‘We’ve Not Slowed Down for a Minute’ – Snare Drum Sales in 2021
When considering the pandemic-related spike in sales of musical instruments and gear throughout the past 19-plus months, it makes intuitive sense why certain items have thrived. Ukuleles, acoustic guitars, any…
Trade Regrets: Mel Wisniewski
On November 2, NAMM’s Dan Del Fiorentino shared the following sad news: Mel Wisniewski, founder of the Wisniewski Brother’s Music and longtime music advocate, passed away last month. He was…
Application Period for the Best Communities for Music Education Awards Now Open
As schools across the nation welcome the return of the joyous sounds of music programs, districts and individual schools have the opportunity to celebrate the resilience of music education and…
Percussion Marketing Council Opens Search to Expand Executive Board
David Jewell, partnerships and alliances manager at Yamaha Corporation of America The Percussion Marketing Council (PMC) announces the expansion of the organization’s Board of Directors, as long-term PMC board member…
NAMM’s Museum of Making Music Raises Funds and Spirits with Emmylou Harris Benefit Concert
(Photo: Tim Whitehouse for MoMM) On Wednesday, October 6, generous arts, civic and music patrons gathered to enjoy an evening of musical performance by GRAMMY® Lifetime Achievement award-winner, acclaimed musician,…
PlayDrums.com Drumming for Life Initiative Revitalized with Grant from The NAMM Foundation
PlayDrums.com, the online hub connecting drummers and the percussion community with members of the Percussion Marketing Council, announces the expansion of the new Experience Drumming! education program to community-based learning…
Music & Arts Expands Throughout 2021
Music & Arts headquarters in Frederick, Maryland Music & Arts is in the midst of an eventful 2021, with a large number of new store openings and acquisitions expanding the reach…
QSC Solution Drives the Sounds of the Gibson Garage Experience Center
Complete QSC Solution Drives the Sounds of the Gibson Garage Experience Center(Photo Courtesy of Gibson) Visiting the Gibson Garage should be on any guitarist’s bucket list. The iconic instrument maker’s…
Neumann Monitors for Immersive Audio at Axis Audio/Nashville
A mastering engineer who has worked on Grammy nominated projects, Mike Monseur and mix engineer Webster Tileston have become more familiar with the immersive audio format over the course of…
Transformation Awaits: The NAMM Show Announces Return to Anaheim in June 2022
Today, The National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM) announced that The NAMM Show, the annual “family reunion” of the global music, sound, and entertainment technology industry, will reconvene in Anaheim,…
Reality Mentality
Know what I hate? Reality shows. Why? They’re not real. Why call it “reality” when it’s not? Oh, I tried to watch some – I mean, I get a kick…
Pearl River Hosts Piano Dealers at First Conference Held in the United States
Jeff Tasch explores Kayserburg piano with dealers at Grand Piano Haus Nearly 25 U.S. piano dealers, veteran music products professionals and logistics specialists came together in Skokie, Illinois, on August…