NAMM Coverage · Jul 24, 2026
Koch Sound’s Allen & Heath Ecosystem Fuels Diverse Productions
Alaskan Sound Company Leverages Allen & Heath Consoles for Community Events, Festivals, and Touring Acts
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NAMM Coverage · Jun 15, 2026
NAMM NeXT Europe 2026 Elevates Leadership Collaboration and Strategic Vision for the Global Music Products Industry
NAMM concluded NAMM NeXT Europe 2026, its executive leadership summit focused on advancing strategic collaboration, innovation and long-term growth across the global music products industry. Held June 10-11…
NAMM Coverage · Jun 4, 2026
Portman's Music Superstore Celebrates 90 Years as Georgia's Oldest Continuously Operated Music Retailer
Portman’s Music Superstore, a cornerstone of music retail and music education across Georgia and South Carolina, is celebrating its 90th anniversary in 2026. Founded in downtown Savannah in…
NAMM Coverage · Jun 2, 2026
Museum of Making Music Names Katherine Palmer as New Executive Director
NAMM has announced the appointment of Katherine Palmer as the new executive director of the Museum of Making Music (MoMM), effective summer 2026. The announcement comes as MoMM…
NAMM Coverage · Jun 1, 2026
Ghost Dates on the Calendar
There are certain dates that seem permanently etched into the minds of people who have spent enough years in a particular industry. No matter how much the landscape…
NAMM Coverage · Jun 1, 2026
Harmony, Hustle, and the Loneliness of the ‘Front of the Check’ Life
Owning a music store can be one of the greatest things in the world — and also one of the loneliest places to stand. I’ve been one of…
NAMM Coverage · May 28, 2026
Korg USA Mourns the Passing of Jack Hotop, Legendary Sound Designer and Innovator
Korg USA announces with deep sadness the passing of longtime employee, celebrated sound designer, and musical instrument industry icon Jack Hotop. Joining Korg USA (then Unicord) in 1983,…
NAMM Coverage · May 14, 2026
Taylor Guitars Releases Next Generation Grand Concert Models
Taylor Guitars, a leading global builder of premium acoustic guitars, today announced the release of four new Next Generation Grand Concert models: the 812ce, 412ce, 322ce and 312ce.…
NAMM Coverage · May 14, 2026
NAMM Advances Industry Advocacy in Washington, D.C., Highlighting Tariff Impacts and Expanding Access to Music Education
In mid-May, NAMM concluded a series of high-impact advocacy efforts in Washington, D.C., advancing the association’s commitment to protecting the U.S. music products industry and expanding access to…
NAMM Coverage · May 12, 2026
NAMM President and CEO John Mlynczak Delivers Oral Testimony Before the USTR Section 301 Committee on Impact of Global Tariffs to Music Products Industry
The National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM) has issued the oral testimony that was delivered by NAMM president and CEO John Mlynczak before the Office of the United States…
NAMM Coverage · May 5, 2026
Blackstar Unlocks Features on BEAM MINI Desktop Amplifier
Blackstar Amplification delivers its BEAM MINI desktop guitar amplifier, initially shown at the January NAMM show, now with expanded functionality. Designed as a compact, portable solution for modern…
NAMM Coverage · Apr 23, 2026
NAMM Board Convenes for 2026 Annual Meeting, Signals Strong Momentum With New Vision and Objectives
NAMM announced the conclusion of its annual board of directors meetings, highlighting a year of growth, execution and strategic clarity — while setting a bold course for the future, centered on data-driven ROI,…
NAMM Coverage · Apr 22, 2026
NAMM Foundation Honors Over 1,000 Schools and Districts Across the Nation as Best Communities for Music Education
NAMM (The National Association of Music Merchants), the world’s largest not-for-profit music trade organization, today announced the recipients of the NAMM Foundation’s 2026 Best Communities for Music Education (BCME) Award. Now in…
NAMM Coverage · Apr 15, 2026
C.F. Martin & Co.® Announces Board Appointment & Executive Leadership Update
C.F. Martin & Co. today announced the appointment of Blaine Phillips to its Board of Directors and the addition of Matthew Kennedy to its Executive Leadership Team (ELT),…
NAMM Coverage · Apr 10, 2026
The Acoustic Shoppe: Blending Tradition with Technology
I first met The Chapman Brothers a few years back when I worked on a NAMM project with Jeremy Chapman. I didn’t get to hear them play music…
NAMM Coverage · Mar 25, 2026
NAMM NeXT Europe 2026 Gathers Industry Leaders in Amsterdam to Shape the Future of the Global Music Industry
NAMM has announced the return of NAMM NeXT Europe, an exclusive executive-level summit designed to unite leaders across the European music products, pro audio and live event technology…
NAMM Coverage · Mar 12, 2026
NAMM Members Unite in Nation’s Capital to Advocate for Access to Music Education for Over 50 Million Students
NAMM (The National Association of Music Merchants), the largest global not-for-profit music trade organization, announced today that it will gather members in the nation’s capital for the 20th NAMM Advocacy D.C.…
NAMM Coverage · Mar 12, 2026
The Bob Moog Foundation Brings Dr. Bob’s SoundSchool Aboard Jam Cruise to Grand Turk Island
The Bob Moog Foundation set sail aboard Jam Cruise on a mission to bring Dr. Bob’s SoundSchool to the island of Grand Turk. The cruise ship MSC Divina…
NAMM Coverage · Mar 6, 2026
Museum of Making Music Executive Director Carolyn Grant Set to Conclude Storied NAMM Career
NAMM (The National Association of Music Merchants), the largest global not-for-profit music trade organization, has announced that Carolyn Grant, longtime leader of its Carlsbad-based Museum of Making Music (MoMM) and…
NAMM Coverage · Mar 5, 2026
Seiichi Yamaguchi Named President of Yamaha Corporation of America
Seiichi Yamaguchi has been named President of Yamaha Corporation of America (YCA), effective April 1, 2026. Current President Tom Sumner will retire later in 2026. Seiichi Yamaguchi is…
NAMM Coverage · Mar 2, 2026
NAMM Promotes Erin Block to Director of Data and Analytics
NAMM (The National Association of Music Merchants), the largest global not-for-profit music trade organization, announced today that Erin Block has been appointed director of data and analytics. Block…
NAMM Coverage · Feb 24, 2026
New DANO Guitar Line Boasts Atomic Age Styling And Back-To-Roots Vibe
Danelectro, known for their irresistibly iconic guitars, launches their new DANO® guitar line. Borrowing styling cues from the company’s storied past, while adding modern playability and new sonic…
NAMM Coverage · Feb 24, 2026
Galaxy Audio Unveils New Wireless In-Ear Monitors at NAMM
AS-4100 and AS-4400 Quad models feature UHF range and rack mountable designs
NAMM Coverage · Feb 18, 2026
From Studio to Stage: The Snare Drums Players Can’t Put Down
Few components in the drum kit inspire as much obsession — or as much innovation — as the snare. From shell materials and bearing edges to throw-offs, hoops,…