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Jim Minch
- Oral History
Jim Minch purchased his first musical instrument at Milano Music having no idea as a child that he would spend his entire career with the store.
John Suhr
- Oral History
John Suhr began formulating ideas of designing and modifying the electric guitar while working as a repairman at Rudy's Guitar Shop in New York C
Matt Milldebrandt
- Oral History
Matt Milldebrandt feels privileged to play a pivotal role in bringing a child their first musical instrument.
Chris Proctor
- Oral History
Chris Proctor has always been inspired by his instruments and the craft of music making. As a result, he has sought out opportunities over his c
Import/Export Regulations to Take Effect January 2, 2017
- Issues and Advocacy
https://ww1.namm.org/issues-and-advocacy/regulatory-compliance/importexport-regulations-take-effect-january-2
September 2017: The music industry and those that supply wood product inputs to music instrument manufacturers strongly support efforts to conserve rosewo
Minnesota
- Issues and Advocacy
The Coalition on Coalitions (CoCs) supports NAMM members and their networks working on state-level music and arts education advocacy efforts.
5 Ways to Diversify Your Lesson Program
- NAMM U Post
A new generation of students is over-scheduled, and private lessons might not be right for them. If you have a lessons operation, it’s important to consider...
Myles Enterprises: How to Gather Supplier Product Data and Multimedia
- NAMM U Post
Gathering manufacturer and distributor catalog data for your inventory systems and website shopping carts can be daunting.
Pro-Active: Turn Your Website Into a Marketing Powerhouse
- NAMM U Post
Your website can be your most powerful marketing tool. Are you treating it that way?
NAMM Standards: How to Get Started
- NAMM U Post
Find out why music retailers are embracing the NAMM Standards to reduce time to market for new products and reduce errors in purchasing, receiving and...
Retail Up: How to Integrate Your POS With Outside Programs
- NAMM U Post
Your in-store point-of-sale system is a hub that can integrate with many other outside programs, ranging from your accounting, reporting and manufacturer...
Reverb.com: New Seller Tools to Grow Your Business
- NAMM U Post
Do you feel as if you don’t have the time, money or tech-savvy to expand your business online?
Tri-Technical Systems: Turn AIMsi Data Into Profits
- NAMM U Post
Join Bill Steppan of Tri-Technical Systems, and discover how to acquire timely data from AIMsi to help preserve cash, generate greater returns on inventory...
Rain Retail: How to Manage All Your Sales Channels From the Cloud
- NAMM U Post
Find out how new cloud technology lets you manage your in-store, online and third-party marketplaces from one system.
Women in the Music Industry Sound Off (Double Session)
- NAMM U Post
Ever feel like you’re a lone woman navigating the music industry? Rest assured, we’re with you!
Hit Songwriting Strategies: Change for the Changing Industry (Double Session)
- NAMM U Post
The music industry is constantly evolving. Hit songwriting and business strategies that used to work may not be relevant in today’s ever-changing music...
Marketing and PR Power Tips for Musicians (Double Session)
- NAMM U Post
It’s no secret that traditional A&R and the days of scoring a career-making record deal are just about gone.
How to Build a Fan Base on YouTube (Double Session)
- NAMM U Post
YouTube offers endless opportunities for artists to grow their fan base. Are you making the most of this video platform? In this session, Laura B.
Lessons Learned, Featuring Omar Hakim and Rachel Z (Double Session)
- NAMM U Post
Every musician experiences ups and downs on the road of life, but you can avoid big pitfalls by taking other people’s advice to heart.
5 Ways to Boost Your Brand in the Music Business
- NAMM U Post
For musicians, retailers and manufacturers alike, your brand is one of your most powerful tools.
Best in Show
- NAMM U Post
What will be the biggest products, must-see innovations and technology breakthroughs in the new year? What do you need to check out before you leave Anaheim?
“But What if I Die?”—Succession Tips for Music Retailers
- NAMM U Post
No matter how certain our futures appear, more certain is that our careers will end at some point.
Turn In-Store Events Into Profits
- NAMM U Post
In-store events aren’t just about promotions—they’re also a way for brick-and-mortar retailers to increase sales, traffic and, ultimately, profits.
5 Promotion Ideas to Boost the Bottom Line
- NAMM U Post
What’s your most powerful source of advertising? It’s your customers. But are you truly engaging them to help increase your sales and brand exposure?
Master Retailers: What I’ve Learned (Double Session)
- NAMM U Post
How do the best of the best find new opportunities, manage change and solve nagging problems?
How to Keep a Big Balance in Your Bank Account
- NAMM U Post
You might think it’s impossible to stock the latest and greatest inventory and still have a large bank balance.
Powerhouse Promotions That Drive Sales and Traffic
- NAMM U Post
In just four years, Spicer’s Music has gone from startup to go-to store. Its secret?
The Biggest Mistakes in Lesson Programs
- NAMM U Post
Do you often ask, “Why aren’t music lessons booming at my store?” If so, consider this: Sometimes, making just one big mistake can stall a lesson program.
5 Sure-Fire Ways to Increase Cash Flow
- NAMM U Post
Is business sluggish? Or, are you just looking for a few simple ways to improve cash flow?
Strategies and Secrets of NAMM’s Dealer of the Year
- NAMM U Post
Contemporary Music Center won the highest honor in music retail: NAMM’s 2016 Dealer of the Year.