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Download the Believe in Music Mobile App!
- Article
The official mobile app for Believe in Music, the online global gathering to celebrate the people who bring music to the world, is now available.
NAMM’s Annual Meeting of the Members Welcomes Eight New Board Members
- Press Release
Earlier today at the Annual Meeting of Members of the National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM), eight new board members were elected to the organization’...
White House Increases COVID-19 Testing in Schools to Keep Students Safe and Schools Open
- Issues and Advocacy
Update. January 12, 2022: White House Increases COVID-19 Testing in Schools to Keep Students Safe and Schools Open
Bill Schnee
- Oral History
Bill Schnee has always enjoyed utilizing the latest technology to the fullest when it comes to recording music.
Ep. 113 - Robert Yates
- Blog Post
Join the Music History Project team as we explore some fascinating facts about the ukulele!
Michael Santander Appointed Secretary of the NAMM Young Professionals
- Press Release
The NAMM Young Professionals (NAMM YP) Executive Committee has appointed current board member Michael Santander as Secretary of the Board of Directors,...
Simon Jones
- Oral History
Simon Jones has a rich background with the guitar, which has come full circle with his role with the Yamaha Guitar Group.
Looking Ahead to The 2022 NAMM Show - A Note from Joe Lamond
- Article
Reuniting Our Global Community
Carla Olson
- Oral History
Carla Olson grew up playing in 60’s cover bands all the while cutting her teeth as a songwriter.
Marco Moir
- Oral History
Marco Moir, who studied at the Musicians Institute in Los Angeles, began playing guitar for area bands.
Paul Hanoud
- Oral History
Paul Hanoud always enjoyed providing the audio equipment for live concerts.
Salani
- Oral History
Salani, whose African name is Wamkanganise Nagaadza, feels very strongly about the role musical instruments play in honoring our ancestors.
Danielle Engen
- Oral History
Danielle Engen wears many hats at Electric Feel, something that seems to be a trend in her career in the recording industry.
Rick Kessel
- Oral History
Rick Kessel was the Publisher at MMR, working closely with Sid Davis, when he had a few ideas to expand their content to reach more specific read
James Brady
- Oral History
James Brady was front and center during the MIDI boom, working within the keyboard department at Rushworth’s Music House in Liverpool.
Dallas Smith
- Oral History
Dallas Smith began playing the clarinet at the age of eleven.
Ron Whittaker
- Oral History
Ron Whittaker was just eleven years old when his father started a music retail store in Long Beach, California.
Mark Stein
- Oral History
Mark Stein played an important role in psychedelic rock in the 1960s as keyboardist for Vanilla Fudge.
Dr. George Shaw
- Oral History
Dr. George Shaw has had a big impact on the lives and careers of thousands of young musicians.
Susan Mazer
- Oral History
Susan Mazer and her husband, Dallas Smith, established the C.A.R.E.
Believe in Music Announces Global Livestream of Musical Performances
- Press Release
On Thursday, January 20 at Believe in Music, 20 artists from 20 countries will come together for five hours of livestream concert performances in a musical...
Darrell Leonard
- Oral History
Darrell Leonard really enjoys his role of writing and arranging music.
Russ Fontaine
- Oral History
Russ Fontaine played the organ, with a special affinity for the Hammond B3, since he was seven years old.
Adam Darrell
- Oral History
Adam Darrell is a third generation piano dealer in New Hampshire.
KC Darrell
- Oral History
KC Darrell always felt that his father was his best friend.
Believe in Music Previews Professional Development Sessions
- Press Release
Ahead of The 2022 NAMM Show, Believe in Music, the global online gathering to unify and support the people who bring music to the world, returns on Thursday,...
Roger Hart
- Oral History
Roger Hart has developed many friends throughout his career in the music products industry.
James Tsaptsinos
- Oral History
James Tsaptsinos recalls the Muppet themed drum kit his uncle purchased for him when he was just five years old.
Laura Clapp Davidson
- Oral History
Laura Clapp Davidson was just ten when she discovered the Beatles.