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Revised CITES Regulations to Allow Sale of Musical Instruments with CITES Appendix 1 Species
- Article
June 24, 2014
Revised CITES Regulations to Allow Sale of Musical Instruments with CITES Appendix 1 Species
- Issues and Advocacy
The Fish & Wildlife Service has amended the "use after import" provisions of its CITES regulations (50 CFR 23.55) to allow for the commercial sale of...
Frank Whetstine
- Oral History
Frank Whetstine was working late in his musical instrument repair shop when he got to thinking about the unique way George Benson holds his guita
Bob Dingley
- Oral History
Bob Dingley felt lucky that he fell into the industry, which became his passion and his life-long career.
DeAnn Diller
- Oral History
DeAnn Diller grew up in a small Kansas town, picking up piano at the age of 5 years old. In the small town she found she was able to be involved
Chris Climer
- Oral History
Chris Climer wanted to play the piano and organ when he was 16 years old. He did not have the money to purchase an instrument so he made an arra
Ed Caustin
- Oral History
Ed Caustin was the nephew of guitar pioneer George Beauchamp. Ed recounted several stories about his very creative uncle, who Ed looked up to as
Marilyn Brown
- Oral History
Marilyn Brown grew up in a home full of music, thanks in large part to her father’s career as a band director. She was hired by the Yenny Music
Charles Ashley
- Oral History
Charles Ashley grew up playing music and teaching private lessons at an early age. At the same time, he had a paper route and a part time job at
Confessions of a Chain Retailer
- NAMM U Post
During the past two years, Springfield Music more than doubled in size—growing from two to five stores. In this eye-opening article, Donovan Bankhead, the...
NAMM Members Demonstrate Music’s Mass Appeal on Make Music Day
- Press Release
Banding together the music industry placed the power of making music into the hands of people worldwide on Make Music Day, June 21.
NAMM Foundation Supports Access to Music Programs to the Tune of a Half Million Dollars
- Press Release
The NAMM Foundation allocates a half million dollars in grants to fund music programs around the world.
Yelp Help! Make Online Reviews Work for Your Store
- NAMM U Post
You get an unfair, negative review on Yelp. It affects your rating and may scare away customers. Learn from Robin Sassi, president and CEO of San Diego Music...
Tom Wilson
- Oral History
Tom Wilson might have been among the most-suggested people to be included in the NAMM Oral History Program!
Kurt Kaiser
- Oral History
Kurt Kaiser worked for Word Music beginning in 1959. Not only did he witness many of the changes to church music, many credit him for creating w
Jim Hamblen
- Oral History
Jim Hamblen proudly comes from a very musical family. His uncle was the great songwriter and musician, Stuart Hamblen, who wrote such classic so
Botso Korisheli
- Oral History
Botso Korisheli was born in Georgia, Russia, and came to America to become a composer and music teacher. After teaching music in elementary scho
Howard Emmons
- Oral History
Howard Emmons is the owner of The Drum Circuit right on Higuera Street in San Luis Obispo, California. The drum shop is co-owned by his wife and
Angelo Battellini
- Oral History
Angelo Battellini proudly managed the Martin Band Instrument factory in Kenosha, Wisconsin, where he worked for 51 years. He was born the son of
Boosted by ‘Everyman’ Recording Boom, Pro Audio and Recording Gear Sales Climb the Charts
- Press Release
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Gear that allows musicians to take their music to the masses is fueling growth in the music products market.
Register Now for Retail Boot Camp at Summer NAMM
- NAMM U Post
Want to get more customers and close more sales? Take control of your inventory once and for all?
Jesse McReynolds
- Oral History
Jesse McReynolds was one half of the popular country and bluegrass duo Jim & Jesse. His late brother made up the other half, which by the wa
Rising Summer Sales of School Band and Orchestra Instruments Trumpet Encouraging Signs
- Press Release
A current bright spot in music instrument sales also reflects steady support for school music programs.
FIRST LADY MICHELLE OBAMA, THE PRESIDENT’S COMMITTEE ON THE ARTS AND THE HUMANITIES, THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, AND THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF MUSIC MERCHANTS TO HIGHLIGHT THE IMPORTANCE OF ARTS EDUCATION
- Press Release
WASHINGTON, D.C. – First Lady Michelle Obama, the President’s Committee on the Arts and the Humanities (PCAH), the U.S.
UPDATE: Proposed New Ivory Regulations and Impacts on Musical Instruments
- Article
May 30, 2014
10 Merchandising Tips to Increase Sales
- NAMM U Post
You’ve stocked your store with the right products. It looks fine, but you might be confusing customers and missing out on critical sales—all because of poor...
How to Host the Ultimate Rock Camp
- NAMM U Post
Rock camps have been part of the music lessons scene for years, but Menzie Pittman has taken the concept to a new level. At Contemporary Music Center, he not...
Turnaround Arts Announces Expansion into 35 Schools Across America During First-Ever White House Talent Show
- Press Release
The President’s Committee on the Arts and the Humanities will expand its successful initiative.
NAMM Members Take Over Capitol Hill, Meet with Leadership and Members of Congress on the Importance of Music Education
- Press Release
NAMM’s D.C. Fly-In allows members to perpetuate NAMM’s vision.
Carol Wilbur
- Oral History
Carol Wilbur worked closely with Richard Rejino during her career in the print music side of the music industry. She worked at Brook Mays Print Music before...