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NAMM Supports Industry with Added Value and Focus in Nashville
- Press Release
A new venue, more brands and major buying power built to a crescendo as the music product industry converged in Nashville for the largest Summer NAMM in five...
NAMM Introduces New Executive Committee Member and Positions
- Press Release
The NAMM executive committee enjoys a smooth succession welcoming a new member, honoring its outgoing chairman, and announcing new appointments during Summer...
Beacock Music Company, Inc. Wins Dealer of the Year at Top 100 Dealer Awards
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Beacock Music Company Inc.
Federal Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) Comparison
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June, 2013, US Congress produced action – or at least intention – to debate and deliver the much-overdue re-authorization of the federal Elementary and...
Robust Summer NAMM Events Schedule Offers Opportunities to Network in Nashville
- Press Release
Business is not the only thing that will be booming at Summer NAMM, held July 11-13 at Nashville’s new Music City Center.
Stay Top of Mind With Holiday Giveaways
- NAMM U Post
This past holiday season, Rhythm Traders drove store traffic and sales by hosting "The 12 Days of Christmas." Beginning Dec. 13, the drum retailer gave away an...
How to Drive Traffic With Ukulele Circles
- NAMM U Post
Tracy Leenman wanted to make her business a destination on National Music Day. Her solution? The almighty ukulele. Using the power of uke circles, she got the...
David Israelite
- Oral History
David Israelite is the president/CEO of the National Music Publishers Association located in Washington DC. While his career before NMPA was in
Brent Fischer
- Oral History
Brent Fischer has provided several presentations at the Hot Zone during the NAMM Show, providing his insight regarding the music industry. His c
Paul Williams
- Oral History
Paul Williams is the actor turned songwriter who penned several of the most popular songs since the late 1960s. His hits include "Rainy Days and
Mark Sendroff
- Oral History
Mark Sendroff grew up close to downtown New York and at a young age fell in love with Broadway shows. Following his love of the theater and inte
Larry Richmond
- Oral History
Larry Richmond's grandfather was a sheet music distributor in New York during the golden era of sheet music sales in the 1920s and 30s. Larry’s
Linda Moran
- Oral History
Linda Moran has enjoyed a long and successful career in the music business and is known for her friendships and nurturing attitude towards those starting out...
Chris Jasper
- Oral History
Chris Jasper is the funk and soul keyboardist, singer and composer who played a key role in the Isley Brothers sound. He later helped form Isley
Klaus Heinz
- Oral History
Klaus Heinz, the CEO of ADAM Audio, grew up with a strong interest in engineering and speaker technology. In 1999, he teamed with Roland Stenz a
Michael Brettler
- Oral History
Michael Brettler is the current president of Shapiro, Bernstein & Company, which has been in his family for four generations. Michael’s inte
NAMM Members Just Play to Celebrate Music Day on the Summer Solstice
- Press Release
NAMM members and musicians of all abilities tuned-up their instruments to welcome the Summer Solstice in a daylong, musical free-for-all in observance of the...
Be the Guinea Pig
- NAMM U Post
Our former office manager was the single most important person who has worked at my store.
NAMM Foundation Announces Call for Entries for the 29th Annual TEC Awards
- Press Release
Entries are now being accepted for the 29th Annual TEC Awards, the music and sound industry’s most prestigious event ce
NAMM U at Summer NAMM 2013
- NAMM U Post
Going to Summer NAMM? Check out the complete schedule of NAMM U sessions. Topics range from financial management of music stores to social media made easy—...
CITES UPDATES
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New Regulations Determined by Conference of Parties (CoP16) May, 2013, Including Instrument Passport Option, in Effect Starting June 12, 2013
This Season’s Musical Must-Have Holiday Gifts Debut at Summer NAMM
- Press Release
Savvy retailers will be making holiday lists and checking them twice while previewing an abundant selection of trending and unique instruments, accessories,...
Earl Matzkin
- Oral History
Earl Matzkin was arrested by the East German Army in 1985 for trying to pass the Berlin Wall that divided the country without the needed visas in
Boost the Bottom Line With Better Communication
- NAMM U Post
Did you know that the simple act of communicating can make a big difference to your store’s bottom line? Colleen Billings of Billings Piano Gallery shows how...
Summer Solstice Brings First-Ever National Music Day to the United States
- Press Release
The longest day of the year fills with music as 25 city-wide celebrations along with smaller ones coast to coast join in the first-ever
Tips for Music Professionals 40 and Under Series: Finance
- NAMM U Post
Key financial strategies from "40 Tips for Music Professionals 40 and Under"—a NAMM U session presented at The NAMM Show 2013. The session was hosted by CJ...
Plan for Succession and Retirement Now
- NAMM U Post
If you own a music retail business, you may well follow a do-it-now philosophy—which is, of course, necessary to keep things running. Still, you also need to...
Liz Beloff
- Oral History
Liz Beloff and her husband, Jim, formed Flea Market Music to promote all things ukulele, and together they have played a big part in the resurgen
What are the Summer NAMM show policies?
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To learn more about all show policies, including badge regulations and other event guidelines, please visit namm.or