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Will Champlin
- Oral History
Will Champlin grew up in a very musical family, his father Ben is the songwriter and founding member of the band Chicago. Will studied at the Be
Obie Bermudez
- Oral History
Obie Bermudez is the Grammy winning singer and songwriter from Puerto Rico who combined his passion for lyrics with his interest in musical instr
How to Budget for Increased Profitability
- NAMM U Post
Is your store’s profit in line with your expectations? Financial gurus Alan Friedman and Daniel Jobe of Friedman, Kannenberg & Co. make it their business...
Sure-Fire Ways to Improve Your Collections
- NAMM U Post
What happens when customers get behind on instrument rental payments or rental instruments aren’t returned? At 2015 Summer NAMM, Robin Sassi and Kimberly...
6 Ways to Reduce Retail Shipping Costs
- NAMM U Post
Shipping is more important than ever to your customers and your business.
Music Lessons: Your Big Questions Answered
- NAMM U Post
At Summer NAMM 2015, Kevin Cranley of Willis Music hosted leading retailers Chris White of White House of Music and Gayle Beacock of Beacock Music, along with...
Dick Lippin
- Oral History
Dick Lippin is the president and founder of The Lippin Group, an international, strategic entertainment/communications public relations and marke
Scott Page
- Oral History
Scott Page, the CEO of Ignited Network, played saxophone with the likes of Pink Floyd, Toto and Supertramp. His father was a well-known musician
Juha Ruokangas
- Oral History
Juha Ruokangas is a luthier from Finland who set out to create a community of builders within Europe thus establishing the European Guitar Builde
Guitar Shorty
- Oral History
Guitar Shorty was born in Houston with the name David Kearney, but found fame with his nickname in the blues world beginning in the 1950s. He gr
Bob Clearmountain
- Oral History
Bob Clearmountain is best known for his recording engineering, mixing of artists such as Bruce Springsteen, Bryan Adams, Toto, Simple Minds and T
Frank Seta
- Oral History
Frank Seta began his career in the music industry working for Baldwin Pianos before working for Gibson and then establishing his own retail store
Maricella MJ Juarez
- Oral History
Maricella Juarez, lovingly known throughout the industry as MJ, has been a positive force along side Seymour Duncan for several decades.
Jon Anderson
- Oral History
Jon Anderson is best known as a founding member of the band Yes.
Game-Changers: Jake Shimabukuro (The 2016 NAMM Show)
- NAMM U Post
Celebrating its 10th anniversary, “Breakfast of Champions” kicked off the 2016 NAMM Show. At this year’s session, NAMM President and CEO Joe Lamond spoke with...
Game-Changers: Larry Morton (The 2016 NAMM Show)
- NAMM U Post
During “Breakfast of Champions” at the 2016 NAMM Show, Hal Leonard President Larry Morton discussed disruptive technologies with NAMM President and CEO Joe...
Game-Changers: St. Vincent (The 2016 NAMM Show)
- NAMM U Post
Singer, songwriter and guitarist Annie Clark of St. Vincent stopped by “Breakfast of Champions” at the 2016 NAMM Show. Clark had come to the show to launch her...
Game-Changers: Jonathan and Susan Lipp (The 2016 NAMM Show)
- NAMM U Post
Jonathan and Susan Lipp, the heads of music retail powerhouse Full Compass Systems, joined NAMM President and CEO Joe Lamond at “Breakfast of Champions” during...
Game-Changers: Graham Nash (The 2016 NAMM Show)
- NAMM U Post
Singer-songwriter and musical icon Graham Nash inspired the audience at “Breakfast of Champions” during the 2016 NAMM Show. NAMM President and CEO Joe Lamond...
Game-Changers: Andy Mooney (2016 NAMM Show)
- NAMM U Post
At the 2016 NAMM Show, Fender CEO Andy Mooney joined NAMM President and CEO Joe Lamond for “Breakfast of Champions.” During the interview with Lamond, Mooney...
Tips for Creating a Winning Top 100 Entry
- Article
The entries for the Top 100 Dealer Awards are as unique as the companies that submit them.
Ernie Lansford - NAMM Oral History Service Award Recipient 2016
- Oral History
Honoring Ernie Lansford for his invaluable service in assisting the NAMM Resource Center in obtaining fantastic interview contributions to the NAMM Oral...
Japanese Mayor Attends the 2016 NAMM Show in Support of Hamamatsu-Based Companies
- Press Release
The National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM) is honored to announce that the Mayor of Hamamatsu, Japan, Mr.
Music Industry Hits High Notes at The 2016 NAMM Show
- Press Release
The music industry returns home to businesses worldwide with innovative ideas and products that will bring the power of music to the masses.
Creative & Technical Achievement Winners Announced at the 31st Annual NAMM TEC Awards
- Press Release
JEFF “SKUNK” BAXTER and RECORD PLANT’S CHRIS STONE AND GARY KELLGREN INDUCTED INTO TEC AWARDS HALL OF FAME
Eight New NAMM Board Members Elected at the 2016 NAMM Show
- Press Release
At its Annual Meeting of Members, held January 23 during the 2016 NAMM Show, the National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM) named eight new music industry...
NAMM In Memoriam Industry Tribute 2016
- Oral History
This video is of our annual NAMM Tribute, created in honor of our members and music industry friends who passed away in 2015 and early 2016.
Graham Nash Honored with “Music for Life” Award at 2016 NAMM Show
- Press Release
https://ww1.namm.org/news/press-releases/graham-nash-honored-%E2%80%9Cmusic-life%E2%80%9D-award-2016-namm
The National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM) honors Graham Nash with its “Music for Life” award for his 40-years of legendary musical contributions that...
Engage Young Music Makers with the Award-Winning Sesame Street App
- Press Release
Create a new generation of music makers in your community with the Sesame Street Makes Music app
Multi-Instrument Parade
- Issues and Advocacy
Grab your favorite instrument and join us at the Member Center at 12:45 p.m.