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Kevin Cranley
- Oral History
Kevin Cranley grew up in the music industry and has a passion for all elements of the music business, as if it were in his blood. As a young man
Steve Bosse
- Oral History
Steve Bosse served as president of the Artley Flute Company in the years after his father, Richard, led the company. Richard and Steve worked to
George Benson
- Oral History
George Benson played trombone during school and studied piano during college. It was during that time that he began working for a local music st
John Edmondson
- Oral History
John Edmondson and Anne McGinty worked together at Charles Hansen Publishing, where they met. Together they freelanced as composers and arranger
Jeanne Dukoff
- Oral History
Jeanne Dukoff married the swing saxophonist and mouthpiece maker Bobby Dukoff. Bobby suffered a stroke just before his scheduled NAMM Oral Histo
Lee Donais
- Oral History
Lee Donais may be the only industry member who played piano (as part of the Navy Band) for three United States Presidents: Johnson, Nixon and For
Johnny Davis
- Oral History
Johnny Davis had several key roles within the music products industry, which made his Oral History interview particularly meaningful for the NAMM
Chuck Dadisman
- Oral History
Chuck Dadisman grew up on a farm and went to school to become a school music teacher, which he did for five years before moving to Omaha, NE, whe
Pete Ceo
- Oral History
Pete Ceo grew up in a musical home, thanks in large part to his band-directing father. When Pete was a child his parents owned a small music sto
Craig Anderson
- Oral History
Craig Anderson is the General Manager for Allied Supply in Elkhorn, WI.
NAMM Foundation Supports Policy Forum on Creativity and Aging
- Press Release
Policy leaders and experts from the aging, arts and healthcare fields gathered in Washington DC today for Expressive Life and Creative Practice, a policy forum...
NAMM Foundation Awards $445,000 to Support Innovative Music Learning Programs
- Press Release
The NAMM Foundation announces the 21 recipients of the NAMM Foundation's 2012-2013 program grants, allocating $445,000 in funding.
NAMM’s National Music Store Weekend Celebrates Small Business Leaders Who Influence Music Making in Local Communities
- Press Release
National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM) announces the annual National Music Store Weekend, held this year from May 11 to May 13.
How the Best Stores Attract Customers: The Art of Enchantment!
- NAMM U Post
Do you want to know why some stores are able to consistently attract profitable customers?
A Picture Is Worth a Thousand Words—Video is Priceless!
- NAMM U Post
If a picture is worth a thousand words, then video is priceless! Join Music Inc.
How To Promote Your Business On $5 a Day
- NAMM U Post
Yes...5 bucks.
You're on Facebook...Now What?
- NAMM U Post
Now boasting more than 800 million members, Facebook is a culture. Are you breaking the rules of this virtual society?
How to Evaluate the Pros and Cons of Social Media Sites for Your Business
- NAMM U Post
Do you feel the pressure to be “up and running” on every Social Media site? If so, you are not alone. Most music retailers share this same feeling that they...
Bob Scheiwiller
- Oral History
Bob Scheiwiller taught music for three years before landing a job at a music store; the very first store he would later purchase
Ede Kidder
- Oral History
Ede Kidder was teaching full time when her husband came home from his job at a music store with the idea of owning their own store. Luckily for
Michael Skinner
- Oral History
Michael Skinner grew up in jazz and cut his teeth as a musician at Berklee School of Music. He was a band director right after college and desig
Janet Gratsch
- Oral History
Janet Gratsch began working at Willis Music when she was 17 years old in the Choral Department. She remained with the store until she retired an
NAMM Calls for New Board Member Suggestions
- Article
NAMM Calls for New Board Member Suggestions
- Article
Bobby Dukoff
- Oral History
Bobby Dukoff was a big band saxophone player during the swing era when he looked for ways of improving his own sound. While working for the Jimm
NAMM Releases List of Top Apps, Websites and Tech Products for Learning to Play a Musical Instrument
- Press Release
The National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM) salutes the leading digital apps, websites and tech products that inspire people to play a musical...
Haiti 10: Faith, Love and Music
- NAMM U Post
Pete Johnston, Video Director, NAMM
NAMM Retail Summit
- NAMM U Post
Industry veteran Chip Averwater, chairman of Amro Music Stores and author of Retail Truths: The Unconventional Wisdom of Retailing, shares his street-smart...
Poor Cash Flow Is Not The Problem!
- NAMM U Post
Do you find cash flow a little tight this time of year or all year long—winter, spring, summer and fall?
Wayne Tanabe
- Oral History
Wayne Tanabe is a pioneer in the band instrument repair field who has helped create and improve several methods for instrument cleaning using ult