Who Are You?
Image by Ryan McGuire from Pixabay I live in New York City. I suspect as you read this June column, some social distancing may be relaxed in different parts of…
Leadership in a Time of Crisis and the New Frontier
Image by ar130405 from Pixabay “Pick up the Pieces…” – let me guess, you liked that song better in 1974 because you never thought it would pertain to your business,…
The Future of Education Just Arrived
Image by free stock photos from www.picjumbo.com from Pixabay Americans are staying home so they don’t get sick. What they are getting, though, are guitar lessons from Kiko Loureiro of…
‘Unconventional Wisdom’ with Guest Chip Averwater 6/18/20
Join “The Sound of Money” columnist Jaimie Blackman for a special “Unconventional Wisdom” conversation with guest Chip Averwater, past chairman of Amro Music, author, and former NAMM chairman on June…
NAMM’s Museum of Making Music to Sing a New Tune
‘s Museum of Making Music (MoMM) has announced that after several years of planning, the beloved institution will undergo a complete renovation as it continues to serve and grow its…
The NAMM Foundation Joins Over 50 Organizations to Support Arts Education as Essential for Students During COVID-19 Pandemic and into the Future
As policymakers plan for school reopening in the fall, the NAMM Foundation has joined over 50 national music and arts organizations in a statement that supports an arts education for…
NAMM Announces Advocacy Summit – A Call to Action
NAMM members, arts and music education advocates are encouraged to join together on Tuesday, June 16, for the organization’s Advocacy Summit. The half-day summit will bring together arts and music…
NAMM Issues Public Comment in Response to Revised Lacey Act Provisions
On May 20, NAMM issued a public comment in response to Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service’s (APHIS) proposed implementation of Phase VI of the Lacey Act enforcement schedule. This new schedule adds…
Perception vs. Reality
Here are this week’s major developments related to COVID-19: (Source: City National Rochdale) 31 states in phase 1 or 2 of reopening – manageable issues so far Job losses still…
Upcoming Webinar: Recording Studio Operations in a Post-COVID World
On Thursday, May 28, NAMM and TEC Tracks present “Recording Studio Operations in a Post-COVID World.” In this free webinar, renowned audio journalist Dan Daley will lead the conversation with…
URGENT NAMM WEBINAR: Updates on Back-to-School Protocols, Funding Realities, and Advocacy Response
The NAMM Foundation presents “Updates on Back-to-School Protocols, Funding Realities and Advocacy Response,” on Tuesday, May 12 at 12 pm PT/3 pm ET. Experts will share updates on projections for timelines and protocols for…
Celebrating Music Making in the Time of COVID – Global ‘Make Music Day’ to Go Virtual This Year
Make Music Day, the worldwide music celebration held each June 21, the summer solstice, is going virtual this year due to the coronavirus pandemic, organizers officially announced today. Typically featuring…