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Andrea Young
- Oral History
Andrea Young is the daughter of jazz trombonist James “Trummy” Young.
New Lacey Act Requirement
- Issues and Advocacy
A wide range of imported musical instruments -- including drums, clarinets, flutes and piccolos -- will be required to file a Lacey Act import declaration form...
Mike Vaccaro
- Oral History
Mike Vaccaro is a true piano salesman veteran!
John Maier
- Oral History
John Maier had parents that were both singers and would often hang out at the theater where his parents would perform.
Tony Newton
- Oral History
Tony Newton was nicknamed “Baby Funk Brother” by the original studio musicians at Motown Records where he began working in 1964.
Bob Baca
- Oral History
Bob Baca teaches trumpet and is the Director of Jazz Studies at the University of Wisconsin Eau Claire, where he approaches his teaching from not
Ep. 100 - Mary Jo Papich
- Blog Post
The Music History Project is celebrating their 100th episode this week and highlighting the inspiring career of the Co-Founder of the Jazz Education Network,...
How to Safely Demo Your Products at Summer NAMM
- Book page
How Your Brand Personality Can Drive Profits
- NAMM U Post
The more human and trustworthy your brand feels, the more your audience will buy into everything you say and do, literally. In this session, brand consultant...
Peggy Dahl-Bartunek
- Oral History
Peggy Dahl-Bartunek grew up with four siblings who all took piano lessons – they even had two pianos in their house!
CDC Issues Roadmap for School Reopening
- Issues and Advocacy
On February 12, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released
Daniel Haver
- Oral History
Daniel Haver was heavily influenced by the music he heard at home as a kid and wanted to follow in his father’s footsteps and become an entrepren
Dave Hill
- Oral History
Dave Hill was always playing with electronics as a kid and also had a great love for music.
O'Lyn Callahan
- Oral History
O’Lyn Callahan has played the piano since she was eight years old and started on organ at age twelve after receiving a Hammond B3 from her father
Gayle Levant
- Oral History
Gayle Levant is the award-winning harpist who became the first woman to serve as President of the American Society of Music Arrangers and Compose
Dr. Lou Fischer
- Oral History
Dr. Lou Fischer has applied his love of music, his talents as a musician and his vast experiences on the road and in the studio to encourage stud
Paul Riser Sr.
- Oral History
Paul Riser Sr. was given important musical training when he was in school, which helped set the direction of his career as a trombonist and later
Update From the NAMM Sustainability Task Force
- Issues and Advocacy
Join sustainability expert Jeff Gowdy as he explores sustainability practices across the music industry and how NAMM members can adopt sustainable practices...
Keith LeBlanc
- Oral History
Keith LeBlanc was one of the first drummers who used his funk music background to create beats that helped popularize hip-hop music.
John Green
- Oral History
John Green began installing pipe organs when he was still in school and fell in love with not only the technical process but in the reaction of t
John Nowland
- Oral History
John Nowland is the noted recording engineer who worked with such artists as Neil Young, Merle Haggard, Dr.
NAMM YP Keynote: Andy Zildjian President of Sabian
- NAMM U Post
Whether you’re new to the industry or a seasoned veteran, NAMM Young Professionals (YP) welcomes all to its annual Summer NAMM keynote. Expect an insightful...
Steve Savanyu
- Oral History
Steve Savanyu is the founder and executive producer for Buford T. Hedgehog Productions.
David Slan
- Oral History
David Slan took three years of piano lessons when he was growing up before switching to guitar.
Top 100 Dealer Awards Returns to Summer NAMM
- Article
As a highlight of Summer NAMM, the Top 100 Dealer Awards will put the spotlight on our industry’s stars—independent dealers!
Treasury Dept. Launches $350 Billion Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery (CSLFR) Funds
- Issues and Advocacy
https://ww1.namm.org/issues-and-advocacy/covid-19-update/treasury-dept-launches-350-billion-coronavirus
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