NAMM Announces Newly Elected Executive Committee Officers
The NAMM board of directors has elected the 2025 officers to represent the executive committee, effective immediately. The ExCom will serve through April 2026, representing NAMM’s global membership and the…
President and CEO of NAMM Statement on Universal Tariffs
The reciprocal tariffs announced in President Trump’s April 2 Executive Order will have serious and devastating consequences for the music products industry, which is already facing challenges from the previous…
Veddatoria: Making. Music. Matters
I’m grateful for the opportunity to share some thoughts with you here. After over 20 years writing the Veddatorial in the pandemic-departed Music & Sound Retailer, time, business, and the…
This Magic Moment: The Experience of Jacob Collier
I believe the year was 1968 when Ben E. King and The Drifters released their classic single, “This Magic Moment.” Magic moments in music still happen, but because nearly everything…
Mapex: 35 Years of Constant Improvement and Innovation
Since its founding in 1989, Mapex Drums has continuously pushed the boundaries of drum design, delivering high-quality instruments that cater to beginners, seasoned professionals, and everyone in between. As the…
Hal Leonard Announces Sales Leadership Changes
Hal Leonard has announced the departure of David Jahnke, Senior Vice President, North America, after more than 30 years with the company. Stepping into new leadership roles, Tom Gierke, Chief…
NAMM CEO Statement on the Impact of Global Tariffs
Music is a powerful unifying force across the world. Music brings us together, it heals, and it empowers. It is essential that music-making continues to unite us globally without any…
Enough with ‘It’s Back!’
After an unbroken streak of NAMM Shows – both “normal” and Summer NAMM – from 2002 to 2020, my batting average has been less than All-Star caliber of late. Immediately…
NAMM Show 2025: ‘The Future of NAMM’
“This year’s Show is now the new model of where we go from here,” says NAMM president and CEO John Mlynczak. “We absolutely got the right mix of people there.…
NAMM Show 2025: ‘The Future of NAMM’
“This year’s Show is now the new model of where we go from here,” says NAMM president and CEO John Mlynczak. “We absolutely got the right mix of people there.…
Upfront Q&A: Jim Kirlin of Taylor Guitars
With Taylor Guitars’ 50th Anniversary year only recently in the rearview mirror, MMR connected with the company’s editorial director, Jim Kirlin, to review a little of Taylor’s history, how they…
Donner Launches New OURA Series Pianos Blending Sound & Home Design
Donner, a leader in musical instrument innovation, has officially launched its new OURA Series of digital pianos, which feature a blend of superior sound and timeless design. The new series…