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Sorriso dos Santos
- Oral History
Sorriso dos Santos grew up in Brazil and began playing the drums when he was 16 years old. He has been playing ever since! His nickname in Port
Riccardo Clerici
- Oral History
Riccardo Clerici is the grandson of Cosimo Pomarico, the classically trained clarinetist who in 1960 began making his own unique mouthpieces. Mr
Giorgio Clerici
- Oral History
Giorgio Clerici is the son-in-law of Cosimo Pomarico, the classically trained clarinetist who in 1960 began making his own unique mouthpieces. M
Bulent Akbay
- Oral History
Bulent Akbay was born in Istanbul and was interested in playing the drums at an early age. He played throughout school and like other drummers i
TEC Foundation Joins NAMM
- Press Release
The TEC Foundation for Excellence in Audio has formally entered into an agreement to become part of the National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM),...
Boost Your Music Lesson & Rental Numbers—at the Same Time
- NAMM U Post
B&O rentals bring in new customers each fall; create repeat customers for reeds, books and repairs; and provide consistent income year-round. For many...
What Do I Do About My Website?
- NAMM U Post
Moderated by Danny Rocks, The Company Rocks, with panelists Brad Boynton, Rhythm Traders; Leslie Faltin, Instrumental Music Center; and Whitney Grisaffi, Ted...
How to Plan Holiday Promotions That Work
- NAMM U Post
Do you want to learn how to plan and deliver successful holiday promotions for your market?
Easy Purchasing Tips to Save Money
- NAMM U Post
Smart buying can be the first step in running a profitable music retail business.
How to Turn Facebook 'Likes' Into Sales
- NAMM U Post
In the U.S., there are 175 million active monthly Facebook users. For many, especially today's youth, social media is fast becoming their media of choice.
How To Stay on Top of Your Priorities
- NAMM U Post
Join thought leader Rory Vaden as he talks about “priority dilution,” a dangerous form of procrastination that has nothing to do with laziness or avoidance.
Take the Stairs
- NAMM U Post
We live in an "escalator world," one that’s filled with shortcuts, quick fixes and distractions that make it all too easy to slide into procrastination and...
NAMM Retail Summit
- NAMM U Post
This year alone, retail has seen an explosion of mobile, integrated commerce and social media.
How to Train Salespeople and Influence Customers
- NAMM U Post
As you get ready for the crucial fourth-quarter selling season, it's vital that you prepare your salespeople with the knowledge and skills to lead customers to...
Marketplace Fairness Act
- Article
Marketplace Fairness Act of 2013, s. 743
Practice Personalities: Effective and Efficient Ways to Practice According to Your Personality
- NAMM U Post
Thornton Cline, Clinetel Music with panelists
Best Social Media Examples From Music Retailers
- NAMM U Post
Looking for a great Facebook marketing idea? A Twitter strategy? A YouTube concept that works? Then look no further than your fellow music retailers.
I Like This Product—Should I Buy It?
- NAMM U Post
You just saw the hottest new products at “Best in Show.” Now, learn the “magic formula” for perfecting your last-minute inventory buys.
Effective Training Ideas That Won't Break the Bank
- NAMM U Post
Do the words “employee training” equate to “expensive” in your mind? They don’t have to!
10 Ways to Buy Smart and Sell Smarter!
- NAMM U Post
Creating a model inventory and open-to-buy system for your business helps you keep inventory at the perfect level, get the best possible pricing and make the...
Plan for the Future Now—What You Need to Know
- NAMM U Post
If you own a music retail business, you may well follow a do-it-now philosophy.
How to Increase Sales With Contrast Selling
- NAMM U Post
Giving customers too many choices puts them into a state of analysis paralysis. If you want to close more sales, make buying decisions easier for your...
Navigating the Social Media Maze
- NAMM U Post
Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google+...Grant Billings of Billings Piano Gallery will walk you through the social media maze.
How to Sell Your Toughest Customers—90% of the Time
- NAMM U Post
Are your customers getting tougher to sell? Competition today comes from the Internet, the catalogs, the classifieds—anything that gets in the way of a sale.
What Do I Do About My Website?
- NAMM U Post
Moderated by Danny Rocks, The Company Rocks, with panelists Brad Boynton, Rhythm Traders; Leslie Faltin, Instrumental Music Center; and Whitney Grisaffi, Ted...
Music Lessons: Are You Prepared for Back-to-School?
- NAMM U Post
The back-to-school season is your single biggest make-or-break opportunity with music lessons.
40 Tips for Music Professionals 40 and Under
- NAMM U Post
This fast-paced session will look at 40 different ideas that you can take home and use in your business next week.
Take the Hassle Out of Hiring
- NAMM U Post
You need quality people in your organization, but you have no time to devote to the hiring process.
Use Google to Bring Customers Inside Your Store
- NAMM U Post
A customer does an Internet search for your store and gets a complete, virtual 360-degree tour of your showroom.
Easy Purchasing Tips to Save Money
- NAMM U Post
Smart buying can be the first step in running a profitable music retail business.