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Muriel Long
- Oral History
Muriel Long began teaching piano in 1959 and since that time two things have been very clear to those who know her, she is a passionate music mak
Lenny Lanteigne
- Oral History
Lenny Lanteigne has been a passionate musician as long as he can remember. When he had a chance to work in the music industry, he was thrilled.
Michael Kirman
- Oral History
Michael Kirman was on hand for the 50 Year Milestone Awards during the 2015 NAMM Show. The award went to Steve's Music, a chain of stores in Can
Peter Janis
- Oral History
Peter Janis played in school orchestra and rock bands growing up as his mother played piano in the home and encouraged him to pursue music. His
Ella Jenkins
- Oral History
Ella Jenkins earned the title The First Lady of Children's Folk Songs and a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award for her dedication to bringing musi
Larry Seaver
- Oral History
Larry Seaver spent decades designing, engineering and producing parts, instruments and tools for band and orchestras.
David Gold
- Oral History
David Gold created a special formula that became the key factor in the echo chamber of his Hollywood recording studio called Gold Star. The stud
Marty Baxter
- Oral History
Marty Baxter entertained the troops during World War II as a member of a singing quartet. While with bands, such as Frankie Master’s Orchestra,
EZ Wajcman
- Oral History
EZ Wajcman was fascinated by the need for specialized sounding guitar pickups. Together with Bill Lawrence, EZ opened their pickup company in 19
Join “The Original Social Network” with Just PLAY NAMM Foundation’s 2015 PSA
- Press Release
https://ww1.namm.org/news/press-releases/join-%E2%80%9C-original-social-network%E2%80%9D-just-play-namm
NAMM Foundation’s 2015 public service campaign encourages people to “Share,” “Connect,” “Comment,” “Like,” and “Friend” by joining the original social network...
Jackie Bertone
- Oral History
Jackie Bertone knows firsthand about the power of music. As a percussionist for countless recording dates and live performances, Jackie has added the sounds,...
Wally Pikal
- Oral History
Wally Pikal may have been the only music retailers who played on the Johnny Carson Show! Wally opened his store, Wally Pikal Music, in Hutchinso
Just PLAY
- Article
NAMM Foundation's Musical "Just PLAY" Campaign Shares the Power of Music
Lester Abrams
- Oral History
Lester Abrams is the songwriter who teamed up with Michael McDonald to pen the Doobie Brothers hit "Minute by Minute." As a teenager and playing
FCC Adopts Net Neutrality Rules
- Article
February 27, 2015
Make a Difference! Join NAMM’s Music Education Advocacy Efforts on Capitol Hill
- Press Release
NAMM members ask their representatives to support school music programs during NAMM's Washington, D.C. Fly-In, May 18–21.
NAMM Foundation Invests in Music Education for Underserved Students
- Press Release
Grants totaling $214,000 support budding arts programs designed to help turnaround low-performing schools.
Marketplace Fairness Coalition Addresses Draft Legislation
- Article
February 9, 2015
Marketplace Fairness Coalition Addresses Draft Legislation
- Issues and Advocacy
https://ww1.namm.org/issues-and-advocacy/public-policy/marketplace-fairness-coalition-addresses-draft
Last month the Marketplace Fairness Coalition, of which NAMM is a member of, sent a letter to Rep.
Breakfast of Champions (2015 NAMM Show): Joe Lamond, Intro
- NAMM U Post
What products and trends are driving the music industry? NAMM President and CEO Joe Lamond addressed this question during “Breakfast of Champions,” the opening...
Analog Synth Trends: Tom Oberheim and Dave Smith (2015 NAMM Show)
- NAMM U Post
Synth pioneers Tom Oberheim and Dave Smith explored the analog synth revival with NAMM President and CEO Joe Lamond during “Breakfast of Champions” at the 2015...
Pro Audio Trends: Blake Augsburger (2015 NAMM Show)
- NAMM U Post
Blake Augsburger, president of Harman Professional, weighed in on pro audio and live sound trends during “Breakfast of Champions” at the 2015 NAMM Show. In...
School Music Trends: George Quinlan (2015 NAMM Show)
- NAMM U Post
During “Breakfast of Champions” at the 2015 NAMM Show, George Quinlan, president of Quinlan & Fabish, looked at a trend that’s been hot for about 60 years...
Accessory Trends: John D'Addario III and Brian Ball (2015 NAMM Show)
- NAMM U Post
John D’Addario III of D’Addario (pictured, left) and Brian Ball of Ernie Ball (right) joined Joe Lamond, president and CEO of NAMM, during “Breakfast of...
Acoustic Music Trends: Colbie Caillat (2015 NAMM Show)
- NAMM U Post
During “Breakfast of Champions” at the 2015 NAMM Show, Grammy-winning singer-songwriting Colbie Caillat joined NAMM President and CEO Joe Lamond. They...
DJ and EDM Trends: Moby (2015 NAMM Show)
- NAMM U Post
During “Breakfast of Champions” at the 2015 NAMM Show, Moby joined NAMM President and CEO Joe Lamond to look at the DJ and electronic dance music explosion....
Analog Synth Trends: Tom Oberheim and Dave Smith (2015 NAMM Show)
- NAMM U Post
Synth pioneers Tom Oberheim (pictured, right) and Dave Smith (left) explored the analog synth revival with NAMM President and CEO Joe Lamond during “Breakfast...
John Roderick
- Oral History
John Roderick studied percussion at the Hart School of Music, which proved to be a great benefit for his long and successful career in the music products...
Dave Pensado
- Oral History
Dave Pensado cares very much about the history of his craft and sharing it! Dave is the award winning recording engineer who worked on products with Michael...