I Didn’t Get My In-N-Out, But Otherwise No Complaints
Well, that was quite a week. The world’s largest musical instrument and equipment show went virtual and it all panned out… pretty darn well, honestly. A strictly online experience such…
NAMM’s Believe in Music Week Spotlights a Resilient Industry
“Believe in Music Week was conceived last August when it became clear that the physical NAMM Show would not be possible,” explains NAMM president and CEO Joe Lamond. “From that…
Manus Receives NAMM’s 2021 Believe in Music Award
Alfred Music has announced that Ron Manus was a recipient of NAMM’s annual Believe in Music Award. This prestigious award recognizes the dedication of individuals and businesses that demonstrate a…
Trust: The Holy Grail of Sales
Photo by Savvas Stavrinos from Pexels In an Instant, Trust is Won or Lost More fickle than a Gemini, trust is the unknown, illusive component that can create a customer…
Trade Regrets: Lloyd McCausland
On January 29 we received the following sad news from NAMM‘s Dan Del Fiorentino: Lloyd McCausland, Former Vice President of Remo, passed away yesterday from COVID-19. He was 89. Lloyd…
Recording Academy Producers & Engineers Wing Collaborates with AES on ‘Organizing Chaos’ Online Panel for Believe in Music Week 2021
The music industry came out in full force for Believe in Music Week, which took place online Jan. 18–22 in lieu of an in-person NAMM convention this year. The Audio…
Allen & Heath Celebrates Multiple NAMM Believe in Music Wins
One of twenty special NAMM Believe in Music Week livestreams presented by Allen & Heath. This podcast premiere featured NAMM President & CEO Joe Lamond Allen & Heath stepped…
Trade Regrets: William Dollarhide
NAMM‘s Dan Del Fiorentino shared the following sad news on January 25: Longtime music retailer and industry leader William Dollarhide passed away last week. He was 74 years old. Bill was…
Trade Regrets: Fred Tinker
On January 25, NAMM‘s Dan Del Fiorentino sent the following message: Co-Founder of Rodgers Instrument Company, Fred Tinker passed away last month. He was 93 years old. Fred and Rodgers Jenkins…
NAMM Celebrates and Congratulates The Top 100 Dealers, Honors Stories of Resilience
On Thursday January 21 at Believe in Music week, the industry virtually gathered to celebrate the spirit of the independent music retailer and to applaud their accomplishments, resilience, and commitment to serving…
Roland Presents Sixth-Annual Lifetime Achievement Award to Rhodes
During NAMM’s 2021 virtual “Believe in Music Week,” Roland presented its sixth-annual Lifetime Achievement Award to the founding member and keyboardist of Duran Duran, Nick Rhodes, who has had a…
Share Your ‘Believe in Music Week’ Experiences with MMR!
You’re invited to share your own thoughts and experiences on this year’s “Virtual NAMM Show” with MMR for possible inclusion in our Show Report, appearing in our February 2021 issue.…