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Frank Capp
- Oral History
Frank Capp .always fancied himself a jazz drummer, although he successfully played many styles of music.
Pat Rizzo
- Oral History
Pat Rizzo heard Sly Stone was looking for a sax player to join the band.
Don McLean
- Oral History
Don McLean walked into the House of Music in New Rochelle, New York as a kid dreaming of owning a Martin Guitar. When he finally owned one, that
Chan Romero
- Oral History
Chan Romaro played an important part in pop music in the late 1950s and early 60s when he blended his Mexican and Native American roots with rock
Mike Post
- Oral History
Mike Post wrote many hit television theme songs including "Law & Order," "Hill Street Blues," and the "Rockford Files." His theme for the sh
Combat Increased Dimensional Weight Shipping Costs
- NAMM U Post
Dimensional weight is a huge factor to consider when shipping an item as large as a musical instrument. This year, dimensional weight shipping costs rose,...
Secrets to Retail Longevity: Sam Ash Music
- NAMM U Post
Retail giants don’t happen overnight. Sam Ash Music is a prime example. Founded in 1924, it’s the largest family owned U.S. music retail chain, with 46...
The 2017 NAMM Show Offers Enriching Professional Development, Inspirational Sessions Across Industry Segments
- Press Release
At The 2017 NAMM Show, inspiration and innovation, transformative business know-how, and leading strategies and tips for music industry professionals and...
Mastering Audio for the World Market
- NAMM U Post
In this presentation, mastering engineer Maor Appelbaum describes how he communicates with international and domestic clients about the mastering process and...
Strategies for Keeping Your Lesson Program Relevant
- NAMM U Post
Between YouTube and Skype learning, there’s never been more competition for music lessons. In this NAMM U session, Menzie Pittman of Contemporary Music Center...
Retail Marketing Master Class: From Google to Branding Strategy
- NAMM U Post
At 2016 Summer NAMM, Mike Ross of Sweetwater gave an all-out master class on core marketing fundamentals for music retailers. Ross, vice president of marketing...
Disruptive Innovation: 3-D Printing for Musical Instruments and Accessories
- NAMM U Post
A3E asks a question for every musician and manufacturer: Can I play that thing like a real one?
The Sessions, Part 2: The Path to Success in Today's Music Industry
- NAMM U Post
Part 2 of this popular traveling career accelerator goes a step deeper into empowering students with no-nonsense business information from veteren music...
The Sessions, Part 1: Career Advice from Music Industry Artists and Pros
- NAMM U Post
Knowledgeable business tips and real-life experiences shared by music industry professionals with years of experience makes this an interesting, entertaining...
Making Money Making Music!
- NAMM U Post
Top pros across all areas of the music and entertainment business break down the areas where monies are being made and how to position yourself for them –...
Play It Loud: A Panel About the Electric Guitar
- NAMM U Post
Brad Tolinski, co-author of the new book "Play It Loud, The History of the Electric Guitar" (Doubleday), joins a panel of guitar gurus as they discuss...
Dante: Practical Uses in Live Sound and Recording
- NAMM U Post
Dante audio networking helps sound engineers deliver world-class live sound for concerts, events, and house of worship services by replacing heavy and...
Birth of a Record: Aerosmith's "Toys in the Attic"
- NAMM U Post
Music producer/engineer Jack Douglas and Aerosmith guitar god, Joe Perry will join music photojournalist, author and moderator Mr.
7 Keys to Success from "The Hardest Hitting Man in Show Business," Kenny Aronoff
- NAMM U Post
Kenny Aronoff, arguably the most sought-after recording and touring drummer, talks about becoming successful—and staying successful—in life and career with...
Producers' Forum: Producing for the World Markets
- NAMM U Post
Music is truly an international language -- and a challenge for producers who approach it globally.
Mixers on Immersive Environments, Saving Graces and Deadly Sins (+ Hot Tips)
- NAMM U Post
In this session moderated by Claris Sayadian and Brad Lunde, a panel of top studio engineers will discuss the issues around adding another dimension to the...
Keynote: The Future of Audio Mastering
- NAMM U Post
Music production is more squarely in-the-box than ever before. Mastering is one aspect of the production chain that has been slow to embrace that paradigm.
Studio Design for Immersive Audio
- NAMM U Post
In an industry deluged by acronyms, Immersive Audio appears to have leapfrogged the trend (although I.A. or 3D Audio, may suffice).
Keynote: Peter Asher, with Bob Lefsetz
- NAMM U Post
One of the music industry's most important and prolific artists/managers/producers is interviewed by one of the industry's most insightful and authoritative...
Engineering Panel: Vocal Miking Technology and Techniques
- NAMM U Post
Jim Cathcart, Motivational Speaker & Author of the international bestseller: "The Acorn Principle" (St.
The Lords of the Boards Tell All
- NAMM U Post
Not to name names, but Chris Lord-Alge and Tom Lord-Alge are the sonic minds behind Steve Winwood, Santana, U2, Simple Minds, The Rolling Stones, Pink, Peter...
Arranging on the Fly
- NAMM U Post
The solo performer has become a force to be reckoned with in the modern day live music scene. Limited only by how much gear we can fit in a car, audio artists...
Cutting Through the Noise and Getting Noticed
- NAMM U Post
It’s easier than ever to get your music out to the world, which means it’s also easy to feel as if you're getting lost in a crowded sea of musicians.
The Audio Mythbusters
- NAMM U Post
There's a lot of information on the web, but without years of real-world experience, its not easy to differentiate between fact, fiction, romanticized opinion...
The 15 Seconds That Make You or Break You
- NAMM U Post
Joe Solo (Macy Gray, Universal, Sony) reveals how the first 15 seconds that your music is heard can determine the course of your career, and how to be fully...