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John Andrews
- Oral History
John Andrews, along with his brother Barry and co-found Pat Quilter, formed the core that grew QSC into an incredibly successful company.
Barry Andrews
- Oral History
Barry Andrews has seen it all.
Gina Schock
- Oral History
Gina Schock has an energy about her that is extremely infectious and brings a smile to the faces of those around her.
Pat Quilter
- Oral History
Pat Quilter is a man with a vision.
Steve Lukather
- Oral History
Steve Lukather lives to make and play music, epitomizing the passionate musician.
TEC Tracks Amplifies Pro Audio’s Presence at Summer NAMM
- Press Release
NAMM features three days of educational programming for live sound, recording and audio pros, including A3E keynote presented by Microsoft.
5 Ways to Turn Bad Weather Into a Marketing Opportunity
- NAMM U Post
Sooner or later, bad weather affects business. And when it does, you can take the day off with the rest of the world or get creative and turn it into an...
Summer NAMM Empowers Industry with 35 Educational Sessions
- Press Release
Four days of free NAMM U educational offerings support strong future for music retailers during NAMM’s mid-year Music City gathering.
NAMM U at 2015 Summer NAMM
- NAMM U Post
2015 Summer NAMM features more than 30 NAMM U sessions, covering big ideas and innovative concepts on everything that's working right now in music retail. It...
Social Media Insider Tips (Double Session)
- NAMM U Post
Nothing changes faster than the social media landscape. This session, hosted by social marketing experts Tom Gilbert and Laura B.
The Insider’s World of Hit Songwriting (Double Session)
- NAMM U Post
Get secrets of the music industry like you’ve never heard before!
12 PR Tips for Musicians, Music Businesses and Everyone Else
- NAMM U Post
Join veteran marketer Laura B.
One-on-One: An Interview With Hit Songwriter Becky Hobbs (Double Session)
- NAMM U Post
Join Laura B. Whitmore, editor of Acoustic Nation, for an intimate one-on-one conversation with hit songwriter Becky Hobbs.
10 Tips for Killer Guitar Tone (Double Session)
- NAMM U Post
Are you on a never-ending quest for perfect guitar tone? Then you’ll want to be at this special session.
Best in Show
- NAMM U Post
This year marks the 10th anniversary of “Best in Show.” To celebrate, host Frank Alkyer, publisher of Music Inc. and UpBeat Daily magazines, has
Simple Ways to Tune-up Your Website
- NAMM U Post
Is your website getting the traffic you want? Are you converting enough site visitors into customers? If not, it’s time to give your website a tune-up.
How We Had Our Best Year to Date
- NAMM U Post
Peter Dods of Easy Music Center used the recession to reassess his business, finding ways to do more with less and invest in key areas. The result?
Create a Successful Year-Round Promotions Calendar
- NAMM U Post
Want to avoid the stress that comes with the peaks and valleys of retail? Keep traffic and sales flowing year-round?
Sure-Fire Ways to Improve Your Collections
- NAMM U Post
Don’t let delinquent payments and no-pays drain your bottom line. Take control of your collections!
How to Set Up and Profit From Maintenance Agreements
- NAMM U Post
Maintenance agreements have become a huge source of revenue for retailers ranging from car dealerships to music stores.
5 Promotions to Make You the Go-To Store
- NAMM U Post
After her hit session at The NAMM Show in January, Tracy Leenman of Musical Innovations returns for an encore!
10 Strategies to Maximize Your Sales and Profits With eBay
- NAMM U Post
Blues Angel Music has built a successful eBay business by mastering the “ins and outs” of the online auction site.
Invasion of the Lesson Snatchers—How to Keep Your Program Competitive
- NAMM U Post
Every day, there’s more competition for your lesson program, ranging from new teaching studios to free online lessons to Skype-based learning—and they all want...
Effective Online Marketing Ideas From Top 100 Dealers
- NAMM U Post
Join Menzie Pittman of Contemporary Music Center to discover proven online marketing tactics from NAMM Top 100 Dealers.
Simple Ways to Train Your Salespeople—In Just a Few Minutes a Day
- NAMM U Post
Sales training doesn’t have to be difficult, time-consuming or complicated, but it can make an enormous difference to the bottom line. Why?
7 Ways to Improve Your Website Now (Double Session)
- NAMM U Post
Is your store’s website working for you? Want practical tips to take your online presence to the next level?
Essential Tips for a Successful YouTube Channel
- NAMM U Post
Chicago Music Exchange has one of the most popular YouTube channels in music retail, boasting more than 100,000 subscribers and the hugely popular “100 Riffs”...
No More Average Marketing—How to Cut Through the Noise!
- NAMM U Post
Online marketing is a jungle that can ravage budgets in the blink of an eye.
The 5 Biggest Mistakes on the Sales Floor
- NAMM U Post
Every day, customers leave your store without making a purchase, and it’s often because salespeople made simple, preventable mistakes.
The Used and Vintage Market: What You Need to Know
- NAMM U Post
What does it take to be successful in the growing used and vintage instrument market? Find out from George Gruhn, a leading expert and music retail veteran.