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CITES Considers Relaxing Strict Rosewood Regulations
- Issues and Advocacy
https://ww1.namm.org/issues-and-advocacy/regulatory-compliance/cites-considers-relaxing-strict-rosewood
March 23, 2018.
Hubert Laws Jr.
- Oral History
Hubert Laws Jr. is an American flutist and saxophonist with a rich family history in the music industry. Specializing in jazz and classical, Hube
David Brown
- Oral History
David Brown grew up in the music industry working with his grandfather at his store, Critchett’s Music in Des Moines, Iowa.
REACH: Registration, Evaluation, Authorization and Restriction of Chemicals
- Issues and Advocacy
https://ww1.namm.org/issues-and-advocacy/regulatory-compliance/reach-registration-evaluation-authorization-and
REACH, a regulation of the European Union, was enacted in June of 2007 to improve the protection of human health and the environment from the risks that can be...
Marshall Bissett
- Oral History
Marshall Bissett found his way into the music industry by way of the British theater scene.
Stan Mazyck
- Oral History
Stan Mazyck plays an intricate role in the success of the NAMM Shows as a floor manager. As a retired police officer from the Long Island area, S
Kamau Kenyatta
- Oral History
Kamau Kenyatta grew up surrounded by a family that had a deep running passion for music, and as a result Kamau was able to get his first clarinet
Keith Brawley
- Oral History
Keith Brawley heads up the global sales for Taylor Guitars in El Cajon, California.
Wayne Seppala
- Oral History
Wayne Seppala was playing organ for shoppers at the Montgomery Wards in San Diego before he was a teenager. When the store stopped selling organs
Cheryl Seppala
- Oral History
Cheryl Seppala has given the gift of music to countless students in her organ store over her career.
Ep. 30 - Music Publishers
- Blog Post
The team reaches deep into the NAMM Oral History catalog on this episode dedicated to music publishers.
Powerhouse Store Events That Drive Sales and Traffic
- NAMM U Post
In this NAMM U sesison, Tim Spicer of Spicer’s Music shares his best tips for hosting events that help drive business. As a NAMM Top 100 retailer and winner of...
Jeff Hamilton
- Oral History
Jeff Hamilton is right at home at the drum kit of a big band.
States Stepping up Action Against the Over Exploitation of Precious Timber
- Issues and Advocacy
https://ww1.namm.org/issues-and-advocacy/regulatory-compliance/states-stepping-action-against-over-exploitation
CITES Considers Relaxing Strict Rosewood Regulations
Jerry Jacobs
- Oral History
Jerry Jacobs was born Jerome H. Jacobs in San Jose, California.
NAMM Musikmesse and Prolight + Sound Russia Return in September
- Press Release
NAMM Musikmesse Russia, the international fair for musical instruments, sheet music, music production and music business connections, and Prolight + Sound NAMM...
Gunnar Nelson
- Oral History
Gunnar Nelson and his twin brother, Matthew, formed a rock band in the 1980s that followed the musical traditions of their father, Ricky Nelson,
Matthew Nelson
- Oral History
Matthew Nelson always knew he wanted to be a musician and follow in the footsteps of his famous father and grandparents.
Brent Mason
- Oral History
Brent Mason can often be found at the NAMM show as he has developed some long-lasting relationships with musical instrument companies during his
Brian Berk
- Oral History
Brian Berk was hired as the editor for the Music & Sound Retailer trade magazine back in 2005.
Don Cusic
- Oral History
Don Cusic recalls that in 1964 he was greatly influenced by three musical discoveries: Roger Miller, Hank Williams, and The Beatles! After formin
Bands @ NAMM Call for Entries: Perform at The 2019 NAMM Show
- Press Release
The music begins at The 2019 NAMM Show, via the Bands @ NAMM program, a platform for artists of all ages and genres to showcase their talents to the crossroads...
Orval Engling
- Oral History
Orval Engling has become an expert on the Ibanez guitar brand, so much so that he helped write a book on the company’s history.
Richard McDonald
- Oral History
Richard McDonald has always been driven and inspired by music.
Beverly Maxwell
- Oral History
Beverly Maxwell and her husband, Marvin, established Mom’s Music in Louisville, Kentucky in the early 1980s. Beverly took care of the books and t
Marvin Maxwell
- Oral History
Marvin Maxwell opened Mom’s Music in Louisville, Kentucky with his wife Beverly in 1981.
Leigh Maples
- Oral History
Leigh Maples played her ukulele as her sister sang when the two were small and remains an important memory for Leigh. She later played guitar in
Pamela Cole
- Oral History
Pamela Cole played trombone in school and learned firsthand the importance of supportive people in the formative years of a young musician.