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The NAMM Resource Center Launches The Music History Project Podcast
- Press Release
NAMM is pleased to announce the launch of the organization’s newest podcast, “The Music History Project.” The podcast is led by the NAMM Oral History Resource...
Christie Z
- Oral History
Christie Z is an arts advocate who, lucky for each of us, focused on encouraging young artists and musicians in the Bronx, New York. She organize
Garth Hudson
- Oral History
Garth Hudson sat down at the piano and played several classical works as the NAMM Oral History crew set up the camera and lights. He began by pla
Texas
- Issues and Advocacy
The Coalition on Coalitions (CoCs) supports NAMM members and their networks working on state-level music and arts education advocacy efforts.
Peter Yarrow
- Oral History
Peter Yarrow is the Peter in the wildly successful popular folk music trio Peter, Paul, and Mary. During his often musical NAMM Oral History inte
Charlie Feldman
- Oral History
Charlie Feldman was inspired to play the guitar thanks to this father. While a teenager, Charlie formed several bands and over the years played with such great...
Tennessee
- Issues and Advocacy
The Coalition on Coalitions (CoCs) supports NAMM members and their networks working on state-level music and arts education advocacy efforts.
Linda Lorence Critelli
- Oral History
Linda Lorence Critelli is an active and inspiring leader within the music publishing industry who continues to seek opportunities to strengthen relationships...
Laurie Spiegel
- Oral History
Laurie Spiegel joined Bell Labs in 1973 wanting to explore what digital computers could offer for musical composition beyond what she'd been able
Desmond Child
- Oral History
Desmond Child is the songwriter behind such hit collaborations as "Livin' On a Prayer" with Bon Jovi, "Dude Looks Like a Lady" with Aerosmith, an
Ian Goldrich
- Oral History
Ian Goldrich grew up with a father who knew the Beatles and Jimi Hendrix, making him one of the coolest kids in school. As the owner of Manny's Music, his dad...
Larry LeBlanc
- Oral History
Larry LeBlanc was just 14 years old when he wrote a story about the local music scene for a Toronto newspaper. He was soon asked to write for a m
Larry Dvoskin
- Oral History
Larry Dvoskin can trace his passion for music back to an early age when he was classically trained on the piano. He purchased a guitar while in h
Rudy Perez
- Oral History
Rudy Perez was born in Cuba and arrived in Florida when he was eight years old. Soon after, he purchased his first guitar from Ace Music in Miami
Michael Cotten
- Oral History
Michael Cotten was the original keyboardist for the band the Tubes, which took full advantage of the innovations in synthesizers of the 1970s and
Jake Connolly
- Oral History
Jake Connolly has fond memories of working with his father, who became his mentor in life and the music business. Together, father and son grew t
Mary Jo Mennella
- Oral History
Mary Jo Mennella is the president and founder of Music Asset Management, Inc.
Tom Sumner
- Board Member/NAMM Director
Tom Sumner is president of Yamaha Corporation of America, a manufacturer of a full line of musical products and instruments, based in Buena Park, California.
Summer NAMM Provides Opportunities to Enhance Businesses, Make Meaningful Connections
- Press Release
As a platform to develop new business strategies, connect with industry peers and to springboard into a successful second-half of the year and the all-...
The NAMM Foundation Announces $675,000 in Grants to Music Education Programs Worldwide
- Press Release
The NAMM Foundation has announced that the organization will benefit 24 different music education programs with $675,000 in grants, an increase made possible...
John Stadius to Receive Audio Innovator Honor at Parnelli Awards
- Article
The Parnelli Board of Advisors has announced that pro audio pioneer and DiGiCo technical director John Stadius will receive the 2018 Parnelli Audio Innovator...
The NAMM Foundation Announces New Board of Directors
- Press Release
Earlier today at the Summer NAMM Show, The NAMM Foundation announced the appointment of five industry leaders to the organization’s newly created board of...
NAMM Board Elects New Executive Committee Members
- Press Release
Echoing the long-term stability of the 117-year-old organization, the NAMM Board of Directors unanimously voted in the next slate of officers earlier today at...
NAMM Celebrates the World’s Top 100 Dealers and Announces “Best of” Category Winners
- Press Release
NASHVILLE – July 14, 2017 – Earlier this evening at Nashville’s Music City Center, The National Association of Music Merchants honored the Top 100 Dealers in...
Bud DiFluri
- Oral History
Bud DiFluri enjoyed a long and successful career in the music industry in both retail and manufacturing. He managed the Yamaha band and orchestra
Vinnie Bell
- Oral History
Vinnie Bell was a studio musician in New York who often was asked to create new and unique sounds. As a luthier, Vinnie built several innovative
Camille Scheidemann
- Oral History
After 40 years in business, dealing with almost every brand and every manufacturer, Camille says she still enjoys the thrill of finding the perfect piano to...
Brian Marsh
- Oral History
Brian Marsh joined his brother, Robert, on the ground floor of his DJ retailing business. The two brothers sought to grow the store and provide t