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Bill Mendello
- Oral History
Bill Mendello retired as president of Fender Musical Instrument Corp in the fall of 2010 after a long career in the industry.
Robert Ulrich
- Oral History
Robert Ulrich served as Chairman of Target and helped pioneer the mass retailing of affordable musical instruments in what has been known as the
Peter Webster
- Oral History
Peter Webster has dedicated his career to music education.
Marcia Neel
- Oral History
Marcia Neel began her career as a band director in a public high school.
Felice Mancini
- Oral History
Felice Mancini grew up in a home full of music.
Stanley Leonard
- Oral History
Stanley Leonard, the principal timpanist emeritus for the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra, was interviewed during PASIC 2010 on the very day he was
George Jacob
- Oral History
George Jacob greatly enjoys creating musical products for musicians –of all levels and ages.
Billy Grammer
- Oral History
Billy Grammer formed his own guitar company after years of playing country music in and around Nashville.
Jim Funada
- Oral History
Jim Funada has proudly served the music products industry in several important ways over the last 40 years.
Terren Frenz
- Oral History
Terren Frenz has been likened to Mr. Holland from the film “Mr.
Ritchie Fliegler
- Oral History
Ritchie Fliegler has come to be known throughout the music products industry as “the Amp guy.” He wrote several articles and two popular books on
Wes Faulconer
- Oral History
Wes Faulconer is the founder of Explorers Percussion in Kansas City, Missouri. He formed the store in 1984 with the goal of bringing quality dru
Chris Crockarell
- Oral History
Chris Crockarell and his partner in music publishing, Chris Brooks, have created a special line of percussion methods and music books for those e
John Craviotto
- Oral History
John Craviotto, the founder of Craviotto Drum Company, has helped pioneer the handcrafted solid-shell snare drums, a leading product for his comp
Roy Clark
- Oral History
Roy Clark, the Country Music Hall of Fame guitar player, was always proud of his connection with the music products industry.
Jim Catalano
- Oral History
Jim Catalano loved playing drums as a small boy but never imagined a life in music.
Donald Casey
- Oral History
Donald Casey has witnessed many changes in music education during his career.
Chris Brooks
- Oral History
Chris Brooks is proud of the publications he and his partner Chris Crockarell have created as part of their percussion-focused music publishing c
Janet Barrett
- Oral History
Janet Barrett feels strongly that if each person played their part in music education, the American system would gain the strength it needs to provide a me
Bruce Bannister
- Oral History
Bruce Bannister is the current president of Samuel Music in Effingham, Illinois.
Spencer Aloisio
- Oral History
Spencer Aloisio began working for the Slingerland Drum Company in 1969 and stayed with the company until 1986.
Dennis Guillaume
- Oral History
Dennis Guillaume began his career in the music industry in piano retail in the late 70's, a position he feels very much assisted him when he work
Fred Allard
- Oral History
Fred Allard has been passionate about music making since he began playing guitar in the 8th grade.
Dennis Bamber
- Oral History
Dennis Bamber helped pioneer mail order catalogs for musical products beginning in the 1970s.
NAMM and PAMA To Host ‘Music and Sound Intellectual Property Task Force Meeting’ at the 2011 NAMM Show
- Press Release
The National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM) announced today that it is collaborating with the Professional Audio Manufacturers Alliance (PAMA) to host...
NAMM Plans Special Performances and Sessions for Piano Dealers at 2011 NAMM Show Inside New Lounge 88 Area on Level 3
- Press Release
Continuing its 109-year-old commitment to the piano industry, NAMM today announced a roster of special performances and educational sessions at the upcoming...
U.S. Schools and Organizations to Unite in Song for Music Monday
- Press Release
On May 2, 2011, the National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM) will again partner with the Canadian-based Coa
NAMM Announces Education Session Schedule for the H.O.T. Zone at the 2011 NAMM Show
- Press Release
NAMM, the trade association for the international music products industry, today announced the education session schedule for this year’s Hands-On Training (H....
NAMM Announces Schedule of Artist Appearances and Events at the 2011 NAMM Show
- Press Release
The National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM) announced today that the schedule of exhibitor-sponsored artist appearances and events being held at the...
PMAI: Formaldehyde Emissions Webinar
- Article
As a musical instrument or accessory manufacturer, fabricator or retailer, you may be affected by regulations of formaldehyde emissions from composite wood...