Leslie Ann Jones to Receive NAMM TEC Hall of Fame Award
The NAMM TEC (Technical Excellence and Creativity) committee is pleased to announce that Leslie Ann Jones, the groundbreaking engineer, producer, and Director of Music and Scoring for Skywalker Sound will…
KORG USA, Inc. Attends Annual Synthesizer Convention
KORG USA, Inc. sponsored the seventh Knobcon event, Chicago’s annual synthesizer convention that includes music workshops, artist performances, and more. KORG’s growing analog family was showcased at the event, including…
A ‘Diverse Type of Operation:’ Roger’s Piano Proves There’s No Such Thing as a ‘Typical Day’ in Piano Sales
Much of the Roger’s Piano’s story comes off as unexpected: the fact that the founder, Roger Shaffer, initially started a guitar and accessories company; the fact that co-owner Carol Wu…
What’s in a Name?: Acoustic Musical Instruments Launches AMI Est. 1984 guitar line in the U.S.
What’s the difference between a Sigma guitar sold in Europe and an “AMI est. 1984” guitar sold in the United States? Aside from the gilded logo, the answer is literally…
Coachella to Church Choirs: Allen & Heath have no limits to what they can power
It’s a gutsy move, rolling up to play Coachella with audio equipment that you could check on a small commercial flight, but that’s exactly what artists from across the genre…
Less Tax, Employee Retention. Retirement Nest Egg. Get a 401(k)
As a business owner, you may be looking for ways to mitigate your annual tax bite while diversifying your retirement risk. Creating a 401(k) or other retirement plan such as…
Success Today Takes Unique Skill Sets
Recently I had the privilege of engaging in conversation with a good friend who happens to be dean of a private school. Since we are good friends, the conversations between…
Best Communities for Music Education Sought by The NAMM Foundation
is seeking school districts and schools with an exemplary commitment to music education to be recognized as part of the Foundation’s Best Communities for Music Education (BCME) program. Now in its 20thyear,…
Teaching Guitar Workshop Celebrates 25th Anniversary with Expanded Programming and Locations for 2019
To commemorate 25 years of teaching school teachers to start guitar programs, Teaching Guitar Workshop (TGW) is greatly expanding their reach with more information and more free gear. TGW’s ongoing…
Demitri Martin to Return as Host of 34th Annual NAMM TEC Awards
The Technical Excellence and Creativity (TEC) Awards has announced that stand-up comedian and entertainer extraordinaire Demetri Martin will return as the host of the 34th Annual NAMM TEC Awards on Saturday, January 26, 2019, in Anaheim,…
Lewis Uses Bose Professional PA System at Solo Shows
Hall & Oates’ longtime multi-instrumentalist Eliot Lewis played his own solo gig at the No Vacancy Lounge in downtown Portland, Oregon, using the S1 Pro Multi-position PA system from Bose Professional.…
Benefit Concerts for NAMM’s Museum of Making Music Raise $60,000 for Music Education Opportunities
NAMM’s Museum of Making Music (MoMM) has announced that its recent benefit shows A Concert for a Cause, featuring Herb Alpert and Lani Hall (August 10), and a Bluegrass Benefit with The Grascals…