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Grady Gaines
- Oral History
Grady Gaines jumped onto the piano during a gig with Little Richard and wailed on his saxophone back in the early 1950s.
Rusty Brutsche
- Oral History
Rusty Brutsche and two friends formed the famous pro audio rental company Showco with the simple mission to produce good sounding concerts. The
Sherry Bird
- Oral History
Sherry Bird teamed with her future husband, Steve Bird, to open a Steinway dealership in Austin, Texas. Together they also opened a second locat
Deena Bird
- Oral History
Deena Bird began teaching piano while she was still a teenager. She later established her own music school, which for a while was located in the
Walter Hutcherson
- Oral History
Walter Hutcherson began repairing guitars in the 1950s and in fact was one of the first repairmen to work on Fender Instruments. He opened Walte
Steve Bird
- Oral History
Steve Bird joined the piano industry right out of school and established a life-long career that he has thoroughly enjoyed. While working for Sh
Herb Remington
- Oral History
Herb Remington was the steel guitarist for Bob Wills and the Texas Playboy who built his own line of guitars called Remington Steel. Among his f
NAMM Foundation Launches “Believe In Music” Fund
- Press Release
https://ww1.namm.org/news/press-releases/namm-foundation-launches-%E2%80%9Cbelieve-music%E2%80%9D-fund
The NAMM Foundation works year round to create a world in which every child has a deep desire to learn music and a r
Factors to Consider for Offering Free Shipping
- NAMM U Post
Eighty-eight percent of consumers are more likely to make a purchase from an online shop if it promises free shipping. Still, several factors need to be taken...
NAMM U at the 2016 NAMM Show
- NAMM U Post
NAMM U at the 2016 NAMM Show features innovative, game-changing ideas to help music retailers capitalize on growth opportunities. With more than 45 educational...
Game-Changing Ideas Unleashed at 2016 NAMM Show
- Press Release
During the 2016 NAMM Show, NAMM members will have access to more than 120 free educational sessions designed to turn tips into substantial growth.
Bluegrass Vignette
- Oral History
Bluegrass Music blends Irish Folk Music with Appalachia Mountain Music, resulting in a unique American roots style sound. Most historians point t
Track the ESEA Reauthorization Bill
- Article
President Signs Every Student Succeeds Act
Hug Your Haters: Customer Service in the Digital Age
- NAMM U Post
In our mobile, social, right-now world, consumers speak their minds like never before—in-store and online. This presents a huge opportunity to music businesses...
Smart Touring Panel
- NAMM U Post
Touring is a daunting task for most independent bands because the monetary loss can be substantial. It's a lose-lose scenario unless done correctly.
Innovating With Music as a Digital Commodity
- NAMM U Post
The digital economy has commoditized music, with profound ramifications for creators, consumers and the music industry across everything they do.
Audio Formats for Film and Video Releases
- NAMM U Post
While the current music business model has caused reduction in available budgets, and has made chances for success and profitability difficult, the film/video...
How to See Through the Hype: What Audio Product Specs Don’t Tell You, and Why
- NAMM U Post
Audio specifications can sometimes be confusing or even misleading.
Jack Kanstul
- Oral History
Jack Kanstul and his brother, Mark, joined forces with their father Ziggy in 1981 when Kanstul Musical Instruments was established in Anaheim, Ca
Gloria Stone
- Oral History
Gloria Stone was the book-keeper and the office manager for the Record Plant. Her husband, Chris, and Gary Kellgren opened the recording studio
Les McCann
- Oral History
Les McCann began his musical career playing the Sousaphone in school. He later played drums before discovering the piano, which became the vehic
NAMM FOUNDATION SPONSORS 20th ANNIVERSARY FORUM OF CENTERLIGHT’S INSTITUTE FOR MUSIC AND NEUROLOGIC FUNCTION
- Press Release
The NAMM Foundation makes this week’s Institute for Music and Neurologic Function’s (IMNF) 20th Anniversary
Notation, Collaboration, and Creation
- NAMM U Post
With so many music notation software options available it can be difficult to select the right tool for our projects.
Understanding the New Music Industry, Part 2
- NAMM U Post
Shaped by the past and hardened by the present, discover how these individual industry survivors plan for the music industry of the future.
Understanding the New Music Industry, Part 1
- NAMM U Post
The music industry has never been in a state of flux more than it is now. The demise of the CD. The consolidation of major labels. The emergence of streaming.
Making Money Making Music
- NAMM U Post
Top pros across all areas of the music and entertainment business break down the areas that monies are being made and how to position yourself for them;...
Keynote: The Future of A&R
- NAMM U Post
The acquisition process for labels acquiring new musical talent has gone through as much transformation and revolution as the music industry itself.
Millionaire Mindset for Music Professionals
- NAMM U Post
In today’s “new” economy, the core principals of wealth and emotional mastery are more crucial than ever.
Wearable Instruments: The Cutting Edge of Tech Fashion
- NAMM U Post
From Imogene Heap's MIDI glove, to Apple's iWatch, eLSD's MIDI Goggles, IK Multimedia's iRing, Machina's MIDIJacket, Tappur's DrumPants and more, sensors and...
Creative Approaches to EDM
- NAMM U Post
EDM, or Electronic Dance Music, has been one of the premier bright spots in the live performance world for a few years now – an electronic playground for DJs...