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John Kagerer
- Oral History
John Kagerer is known as the Horn Doctor up in Anchorage, Alaska. With a very interesting background that includes welding and watch repair, Joh
Al Green
- Oral History
Al Green is the store manager for the Music Man retail store in Anchorage, Alaska. Over his career Al has managed several stores including two i
Sharon Dunckle
- Oral History
Sharon Dunckle runs the music retail store her son, Mike, established when he was just 12 years old. Mike's Music is located in Eagle River, out
Acoustic Guitar Vignette
- Oral History
While there are many facets to the development and building of a guitar, acoustic guitars are able to take the raw wood and, via build and design, let the...
"Made in the USA" Labeling
- Article
June 25, 2015
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Tips for Successful School Bids
- NAMM U Post
School bids can be frustrating. At some point, you’ve probably spent hours working up a school bid, only to lose to a competitor. Still, there’s money to be...
UPDATED: 13th semiannual Forest Legality Alliance Meeting Planned for July 14, 15 2015 in Washington DC
- Article
Last Updated July 13, 2015
Music City’s Hottest Ticket: Summer NAMM, July 9-11
- Press Release
Music City Center will fill with the sweet sounds of live music as Summer NAMM returns to Nashville, July 9-11. The National Association of Music Merchant’s (...
Summer Kicks Off with Worldwide Make Music Day Celebrations
- Press Release
Banding together, the music industry placed the power of making music in to the hands of people worldwide on Make Music Day, June 21.
Trademarks IP Roundtable
- Issues and Advocacy
Hosted by Susan Anthony, Acting Director, Global Intellectual Property Academy (GIPA), USPTO, and Alan Datri, World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)...
Protecting your IP on the Internet Roundtable
- Issues and Advocacy
Hosted by Susan Anthony, Acting Director, Global Intellectual Property Academy (GIPA), USPTO Topics: Domain Names, Trademarks, and Protecting Your Intellectual...
Les Paul 100th Birthday Celebration
- NAMM U Post
Come celebrate the 100th birthday of the legend himself.
New E-Fairness Legislation Introduced in Congress
- Article
June 19, 2015
SPECIAL A3E KEYNOTE: The Future of Audio: Harnessing the Power of MI & New Technology
- NAMM U Post
This keynote, hosted by Microsoft, looks at how Windows 10 brings new opportunities to musicians and music app developers.
NAMM Foundation Grants $600,000 to Global Nonprofit Music Making and Music Education Programs
- Press Release
Foundation’s grants support efforts that further NAMM’s vision of a world in which the joy of making music is a precious element of daily living for everyone...
Pepe Romero Jr
- Oral History
Pepe Romero Jr literally grew up surrounded by guitars. As part of the Romero family, Pepe was exposed to classic guitars and music from the time he was born.
What I Wish I Knew When I Opened My Store
- NAMM U Post
At the 2015 NAMM Show, three music retail veterans shared their wisdom on starting music retail businesses. Former Steinway Piano Gallery owner Greg Billings,...
Guidelines for Hosting Successful Rock Camps
- NAMM U Post
Rand and Cindy Cook of The Candyman Strings & Things have increased sales, gained loyal and long-term customers, and found a solution to the summer lessons...
House Committee Receives Testimony on E-Fairness Taxation Loophole
- Article
June 3, 2015
Celebrate Make Music Day on June 21
- Article
Last year, tens of thousands of musicians and music lovers around the country celebrated Make Music Day. They picked up an instrument for the first time,...
Jose Feliciano
- Oral History
Jose Feliciano is one of the most recognized and loved guitarists worldwide.
Chris Stone
- Oral History
Chris Stone was one of the original founders of the famous Record Plant recording studios.
Studio Engineer Vignette
- Oral History
Studio Engineers make the music come alive for the listener.
NAMM Members Drum Up Support for Music Education in the Capital
- Press Release
Music industry leaders and musicians banded together during this week’s NAMM D.C.
NAMM Celebrates the World’s 100 Top Music Product Dealers
- Press Release
The world’s top music retailers may stand up and take a bow as the National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM) recognizes
New NAMM Foundation Study Shows Parents and Teachers in Harmony About Students Learning Music
- Press Release
Contrary to state and local pressures to de-emphasize and de-fund music and arts education, a new NAMM Foundation-funded, nationwide study of 1,000 teachers...
Innovative Store Design Examples That You Can Use
- NAMM U Post
Does your brick-and-mortar store need a makeover? Then check out this NAMM U session from the 2015 NAMM Show. Get great store design ideas from Jen Lowe of...
Students at D.C.’s Bancroft Elementary Playing a Different Tune this Monday as Musical Celebrities and Music Industry Leaders Donate Instruments and Lessons
- Press Release
Celebrity artists including New York Yankee turned Latin GRAMMY-nominated guitarist Bernie Williams and award-winning opera
Rose Mann-Cherney
- Oral History
Rose Mann-Cherney had a passion for music since she was a little girl listening to records while her parents would dance around the house. While