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John McCarthy
- Oral History
John McCarthy has been running a music studio and teaching guitar lessons since the 1990s.
Where Does Your State Stand on Marketplace Fairness?
- Article
September 19, 2014
Where Does Your State Stand on Marketplace Fairness?
- Issues and Advocacy
https://ww1.namm.org/issues-and-advocacy/public-policy/where-does-your-state-stand-marketplace-fairness
Today, the International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC) released the results of polls conducted in California, Louisiana, Neveda, North Carolina, Ohio,...
Submit Your Lacey Act Declaration Electronically Through LAWGS
- Issues and Advocacy
https://ww1.namm.org/issues-and-advocacy/regulatory-compliance/submit-your-lacey-act-declaration-electronically
Last week, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service published a bulletin on how to submit Lacey Act...
NAMM Foundation Inspires Adults to Just PLAY during National AARP Event
- Press Release
The NAMM Foundation fostered musical inspiration at the AARP ‘Ideas @ 50+’ National Event held Sept. 4-6 in San Diego.
Steve Wozniak to Chat Innovation and Creativity at the 2015 NAMM Show
- Press Release
The 2015 NAMM Show will resonate with insights from entrepreneurs within and beyond the music industry including Apple co-founder, Steve "Woz" Wozniak.
Submit Your Lacey Act Declaration Electronically Through LAWGS
- Article
September 12, 2014
Lane Zastrow
- Oral History
Lane Zastrow was playing professionally and even teaching music as a teenager. His main instrument, the accordion! After years on the road, Lan
Tim Laskey
- Oral History
Tim Laskey founded the Wyman Piano Company. After a long and successful career with some of the top names in the music industry, such as Wurlitz
David Hall
- Oral History
David Hall is the sales and marketing Vice President for Pro Active Websites, a company founded by Bill Walzak. David’s passion for his job is e
Robert Cray
- Oral History
Robert Cray walked into his local music store as a kid and dreamed of owning his own Fender Stratocaster.
Sheila E.
- Oral History
Sheila E sat down for her NAMM Oral History interview to discuss the importance of music and music education, as well as her early musical experi
Bob Knight
- Oral History
Bob Knight came into the music industry right after World War II and watched instruments slowly make their way back into the music stores. He wa
Anthony J. Cirone
- Oral History
Anthony J. Cirone, the percussionist, author, composer and educator, stresses the importance of creating a strong work ethic to his students in hopes that it...
Bill Hollingshead
- Oral History
Bill Hollingshead enjoyed a long and successful career as a concert and live events booking agent as well as a director and producer for many yea
Ray Edenton
- Oral History
Ray Edenton played guitar on hundreds of recordings as part of the famed Nashville studio band known as the A Team. He grew up in a musical fam
Dave Coontz
- Oral History
Dave Coontz is a regular sight at NAMM Shows each year behind the counter within the Shubb booth and as it turns out, he played a big part in tha
Community Music Programs Enhance Brain Function In At-Risk Children
- Press Release
NAMM Foundation supported research shows that two years of musical training improves auditory brain function.
10 eBay Strategies That Maximize Your Sales and Profits
- NAMM U Post
Blues Angel Music has built a successful eBay business by mastering the “ins and outs” of the online auction site. At 2014 Summer NAMM, Blues Angel co-owner...
The Keys to a Powerful Website
- NAMM U Post
At 2014 Summer NAMM, Sweetwater Vice President of Marketing Mike Ross took the mystery out of creating a powerful website. He delved into such topics as mobile...
NAMM's Museum of Making Music Benefit Supports ‘Access to Music’
- Press Release
‘Play It Forward’ gala helps Museum share industry story and provide educational programs for students and seniors.
John Lennon Educational Tour Bus Rolls Into NAMM Foundation’s ‘Best Communities’ to Support Music Education
- Press Release
Schools earn Lennon Bus visits with winning videos promoting school music programs.
Forest Legality Alliance Update and SAVE THE DATE for 12th Semi-Annual Membership Meeting
- Article
Forest Legality Alliance is a key organization focused on promoting the trade of legal wood products.
What Works for Me: The Best Ideas From Master Retailers
- NAMM U Post
Master retailers came together at the 2014 NAMM Show to share their views on what it takes to be successful in the music retail business. During this session,...
Third Annual NAMM-USPTO IP Academy
- Article
SAVE THE DATE!
Just Play! NAMM Foundation’s New PSA “Brings More to Life”
- Press Release
https://ww1.namm.org/news/press-releases/just-play-namm-foundation%E2%80%99s-new-psa-%E2%80%9Cbrings-more
The second TV-ready PSA in the “Just Play” campaign focuses on the power of playing music.
Lalo Schifrin
- Oral History
Lalo Schifrin composed "Mission Impossible" for television and "Dirty Harry" for the movies (among others) and yet what seems to have brought him
Patricia Maultra
- Oral History
Patricia Maultra was the first employee hired by Learning Unlimited by its three founders, which included Keith Mardak. Keith went on to become
Troy Zeigler
- Oral History
Troy Zeigler has a long association with McCabe's Guitar Shop even though he is a professional drummer. His passion for musical instruments is n
John D. Loudermilk
- Oral History
John D. Loudermilk wrote several songs that became the biggest hit recording for the artist who performed the songs.