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Jim Palenscar
- Oral History
Jim Palenscar opened up his small shop, Steel Guitars of North County, in Oceanside, California back in 2000.
Nick Averwater
- Oral History
Nick Averwater is part of the fourth generation of the Averwater family to be working at Amro Music in Memphis, TN.
Paul Kirk
- Oral History
Paul Kirk has been the audio engineer for the Buccaneers football team in Florida since 1999 and credits his love of music and sound starting wit
Robert Estrin
- Oral History
Robert Estrin grew up studying piano alongside his sister with their father who was a noted concert pianist and teacher.
Clyde Fitch
- Oral History
Clyde Fitch provided the help and support to his wife, Bonnie, which was greatly appreciated when opening her music retail store in Las Vegas, Ne
Steve Propes
- Oral History
Steve Propes has been a longtime supporter of the NAMM Oral History program and sat down with us to discuss his views on the development of R&
Bill Hesterman
- Oral History
Bill Hesterman has always been fascinated by the pipe organ.
VPNMentor.com Report: 34% of EU Websites are currently ready for GDPR
- Issues and Advocacy
https://ww1.namm.org/issues-and-advocacy/tax-reform/vpnmentorcom-report-34-eu-websites-are-currently
vpnMentor ran a test of over 2,500 websites in the EU that will need to follow the new GDPR regulations and found that as little as 34% of websites are...
Resource: Q&A: European Commission guidance on GDPR
- Issues and Advocacy
What does the GDPR Govern?
What are Data Protection Authorities?
What is Personal Data?
What Constitutes Data Processing?
Ivory Ban
- Issues and Advocacy
In 2014, the Obama administration announced a new National Strategy for Combatting Wildlife Trafficking initiative, effectively banning the commercial sale of...
Lacey Act Web Governance System (LAWGS)
- Issues and Advocacy
https://ww1.namm.org/issues-and-advocacy/regulatory-compliance/lacey-act-web-governance-system-lawgs
To streamline the declaration process for importers who typically file paper declarations, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS)’s Plant...
U.S. FWS and APHIS Reach Agreement on CITES Import/Exports
- Issues and Advocacy
https://ww1.namm.org/issues-and-advocacy/regulatory-compliance/us-fws-and-aphis-reach-agreement-cites-0
Policy Forum, Import/Export, CITES Regulations:
U.S. Resources
- Issues and Advocacy
The Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) has reached an agreement with the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service for FWS to take over validation of CITES...
International Resources
- Issues and Advocacy
International Music Industry’s Statement of Principles: Musical Instruments, Rosewoods and Bubinga
- Issues and Advocacy
https://ww1.namm.org/issues-and-advocacy/regulatory-compliance/international-music-industry%E2%80%99s-statement
Resource: CITES Travel Tips from the League of American Orchestras
- Issues and Advocacy
https://ww1.namm.org/issues-and-advocacy/regulatory-compliance/resource-cites-travel-tips-league-american
November 2016 Update: Commercial Rosewood and Bubinga Import/Export Regulations to Take Effect January 2, 2017
Ep. 107 - Don Lewis
- Blog Post
This week The Music History Project will be discussing multi-instrumentalist, vocalist and electronic engineer Don Lewis.
Rick Vito
- Oral History
Rick Vito not only grew up in a home filled with music, but with his parents owning a night club he also had a built in venue as a young musician
Lou Bradley
- Oral History
Lou Bradley served as a recording engineer in the famous Quonset Hut Studios in Nashville, TN which was operated by Owen Bradley (no relation).
360-Degree Business Health Check
- NAMM U Post
Want to optimize your business’ performance and set it up for future growth? This requires a 360-degree approach. In this short and powerful session, Todd...
Day of Service
- Member Program
Each year The NAMM Foundation invites NAMM members to participate in an annual Day o
Nonprofit Management Institute
- Member Program
The Nonprofit Management Institute provides organizations resources to grow a
Music Education Days
- Member Program
Music Education Days at The NAMM Show offers K-12 music teachers and school a
GenNext
- Member Program
Each January, college music students and faculty from across the U.S.
Pablo Ortega
- Oral History
Pablo Ortega was interviewed during the Summer NAMM Show in 2021, just as Magma Strings was launching their American distribution branch.
Randy Blevins
- Oral History
Randy Blevins studied engineering in college and soon after landed a three-year position at Audio Consulting Inc, which was an MCI dealer.
The International Exhibitor Representation Program (IERP)
- Article
The US is open. Buyers are buying! Your company’s products are essential for clients and potential buyers to keep up with the unprecedented demand for musical ...
Jack Bruno
- Oral History
Jack Bruno was just 16 when his rock band, Apple Pie Motherhood Band, landed a record deal with Atlantic.
Jimmy Edwards
- Oral History
Jimmy Edwards grew up in a musical family.
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