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Pianos, Organs, and Ponies...Oh My
- Blog Post
Our good friend, Herschel Green, recently sent in this amazing photo of the W.T. Wallace storefront that advertised the sale and rental of pianos, organs, and...
AES@NAMM Pro Sound Symposium Announces Innovative Education Program
- Press Release
To be held concurrently with The 2018 NAMM Show from January 25-28 in Anaheim, CA, the inaugural AES@NA
Robert Christie
- Oral History
Robert Christie grew up listening to classical music at home and naturally gravitated towards percussion instruments.
Terry Bissette
- Oral History
Terry Bissette began playing drums as a kid in South Florida, where he lived through the heyday of live music in the 1970’s and 80’s, performing
Mark Gooday
- Oral History
Mark Gooday is the founder/owner of Ashdown Engineering. As a young bass player in England, Mark idolized the tone and style of John Entwistle of
Dale Wentworth
- Oral History
Dale Wentworth put himself through college by teaching music lessons in the back of his father’s lighting store Kelowna, British Columbia.
GDPR – Advice for Our Industry
- Issues and Advocacy
GDPR – Advice for Our Industry: An update from Paul McManus, Executive Director, M.I.A.
Source: MIA.org.uk August 16, 2017
James Hall
- Oral History
James Hall saw his sister’s flute and wondered if he could make one out of glass. He bought a glass tube from his university’s science supply and
Vladimir Ussachevsky
- Oral History
This audio only interview was conducted by Bruce Duffie and donated to the NAMM Oral History program: Vladimir Ussachevsky was a classically trai
Music Industry Scholarship Available for Your Student Employees
- Article
Do you have student employees? Encourage those pursuing a career in the music, sound and event technology industry to apply for the William R. Gard Scholarship...
Brad Townsend
- Oral History
Brad Townsend always had a love for music and remembers growing up with music all around him.
Howie Mendelson
- Oral History
Howie Mendelson played the recorder and trombone in school but, like so many of his generation, picked up the guitar when he heard the Beatles. U
Barry Horowitz
- Oral History
Barry Horowitz first joined the team at Sam Ash in 1971! The small retail store was just expanding under the direction of the founder's two sons,
DeDe Heid
- Oral History
DeDe Heid met her husband Todd while selling his music store, Heid Music, their newspaper advertising.
Todd Heid
- Oral History
Todd Heid of Heid Music grew up watching the shop operate and found his passion for the business during his high school years.
Calling all Artists: Play The 2018 NAMM Show through the Bands @ NAMM Program
- Press Release
The music begins at The 2018 NAMM Show, via the Bands @ NAMM program, a platform for artists of all ages and genres to showcase their talents to the crossroads...
Bea Wain
- Oral History
This audio only interview was conducted for a radio program by Dan Del Fiorentino and donated to the NAMM Oral History program: Bea Wain was a si
Bands at NAMM: Thanks for your submission!
- Page
Thank you for you submission to perform at the NAMM Show June 3-5 in Anaheim, California.
DJ Spinderella
- Oral History
DJ Spindarella, from the Bronx New York, grew up in love with the Disney character Cinderella.
DJ Hollywood
- Oral History
DJ Hollywood always had the showbiz bug, even at six years old he would perform at his mother's parties. As he saw crowds gather to hear music in
Kool DJ Red Alert
- Oral History
Kool DJ Red Alert, from Harlem New York, grew up listening to the Caribbean music of his grandparents as well as his brother's record collection.
Video Storytelling That Brings Customers in the Door
- NAMM U Post
Video storytelling establishes credibility and tells your story like no static picture or text can. How can you take advantage of this powerful tool at your...
NAMM Announces Expansion of 2018 NAMM Show; Releases Show Map
- Press Release
The 2018 NAMM Show, the global crossroads of the music products, pro audio and sound, and event technology industries, will offer exhibitors and attendees the...
DJ Scratch
- Oral History
DJ Scratch is a legendary Hip Hop DJ and producer from Brooklyn New York. He has worked with many great Hip Hop artists such as Jam Master Jay, E
DJ Mean Gene
- Oral History
DJ Mean Gene (L Brothers) from the Bronx, was not only a legendary DJ but an early Hip Hop promoter and organizer of jams and shows. Gene was Gra
The Music History Project Podcast
- Blog Post
The Music History Project podcast, hosted by the NAMM Resource Center, launched its inaugural episode on July 6, 2017 and uploaded the conclusion of its
Jay Wanamaker
- Oral History
Jay Wanamaker found his passion for music as a member of a drum and bugle corps and eventually honed his skills while attending the Crane school
DJ Imperial JayCee
- Oral History
DJ Imperial JayCee first played records in the parks back in 1974. The world of Disco had created a career for DJ Kool Herc, a hero in JayCee's Bronx...
Master Retailers: What I’ve Learned
- NAMM U Post
At The 2017 NAMM Show, Kevin Cranley of Willis Music hosted a who’s who panel of music retailers, who weighed in on the biggest issues affecting business today...
Maryland
- Issues and Advocacy
The Coalition on Coalitions (CoCs) supports NAMM members and their networks working on state-level music and arts education advocacy efforts.