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The NAMM Foundation Sponsors the New Quincy Jones Musiq Consortium In Support of School Music Education
- Press Release
The NAMM Foundation announced today that it sponsored the first-ever Quincy Jones Musiq Consortium, an event that was created by musician Quincy Jones to bring...
New Gallup Survey by NAMM Reflects Majority of Americans Agree with Many Benefits of Playing Musical Instruments
- Press Release
According to a new Gallup survey, interest in playing music is at an all-time-high as outlined by the 2009 Public Attitudes Towards Music study, which was...
Jason How
- Oral History
Jason How is the CEO and Chairman of Rotosound, the British string company his father formed in 1958. James How was an innovative toolmaker who designed e
Martyn How
- Oral History
Martyn How is the Commercial Director or the British string company Rotosound. Martyn and his brother Jason carry on the traditions of their pioneering father...
Mac Wiseman
- Oral History
Mac Wiseman joined the Foggy Mountain Boys in 1946, the same year the legendary bluegrass band was formed. The groups two founders, Lester Flat
William F. Ludwig III
- Oral History
William F Ludwig III, known within the industry as B3, sat next to his sister Brooke as the two reflected on the Ludwig Drum Company’s 100th anni
Brooke Ludwig Crowden
- Oral History
Brooke Ludwig Crowden remembers her grandfather, William F.
Harry Carter
- Oral History
Harry Carter was already a school band director when he opened a music store in Ottumwa, Iowa.
Seymour Duncan
- Oral History
Seymour Duncan may very well be the most innovative rock and roll guitarist around. As a teen he formed a rock band but noticed the pick-ups in
Harvey Leach
- Oral History
Harvey Leach has an eye for art and skilled craftsman hands, which together has come to define a new era in guitar luthiery and in-lay artistry.
Grit Laskin
- Oral History
Grit Laskin grew up in Toronto and as a teen had his mind set on playing the guitar during the folk boom of the 1960s. He performed, recorded an
Renee Karnes
- Oral History
Renee Karnes recalls meeting her future mentor when she was just eight years old. Over the years she developed both a love of banjos and a frien
Larry Robinson
- Oral History
Larry Robinson's career as a luthier began in 1972 as an unpaid apprentice for three years before working for Alembic, Turner Guitars and with Mo
John Keal
- Oral History
John Keal was one of the very few who attended the Conn band instrument repair school in Elkhart, enrolling in the school just after World War II
Reggie Young
- Oral History
Reggie Young is known throughout the world as one of the great studio session players referred to as the Memphis Boys. He played guitar on thous
Norman Pickering
- Oral History
Norman Pickering had a storied career. He worked as instrument designer for the legendary C.G. Conn Company in Elkhart. He also played a large role in the...
Bill Crowden
- Oral History
Bill Crowden was one of the true veterans of the music products industry! He owned and operated Drums Ltd, one of the hot spots for jazz, sympho
Larry Larson
- Oral History
Larry Larson loved the accordion! He played it most of his life, so when he had the idea to sell and teach the instrument, ope
Stuart Spector
- Oral History
Stuart Spector’s creation of the Spector Bass is recognized around the world. As Stuart explained, little has changed in the design of the Spector guitar...
Gotthold Meyer
- Oral History
Gotthold Meyer became a very successful German wholesaler when he and his wife formed the 'Gotthold Meyer' company, which later on became 'Musik-Meyer'. His...
Bob Moore
- Oral History
Bob Moore’s bass can be heard on countless recordings made in Nashville during the 1950s through the 1980s. As a member of studio musicians know
Why You Should Have a Lesson Program in Your Store
- NAMM U Post
In addition to increasing foot traffic in your store, print music sales and consumables sales, Pete Gamber describes some of the many additional benefits to...
Finding Teachers for Your Lesson Program
- NAMM U Post
Finding qualified teachers is a major challenge that many stores face. Pete Gamber reveals some of the resources he uses to find experienced teachers.
Now, What Is The Plan?
- NAMM U Post
After you gather the basic elements for your store’s lesson program such as an engaging teaching staff, practical lesson rooms and a level of student interest...
Make Signing Up for Lessons Easy on Everyone
- NAMM U Post
Signing up for music lessons should be an easy process for both your customers and your staff. Since lessons can be a great source of revenue, everyone o
Three Low-Cost Ways To Ride Out the Storm: Re-Think, Re-Focus, Re-Tool
- NAMM U Post
In the current market economy, successful businesses need to do things differently in order to survive and flourish.
A New Congregation of Customers Coming to Summer NAMM
- Press Release
NAMM, the trade association for the international music products industry and Technologies for Worship magazine (TFWM) announced today a new partnership where...
Is Your Lesson Schedule Full? Start a Wait List
- NAMM U Post
What if you have a customer inquiring about taking lessons at your store, but no available time slots to offer? Instead of turning away a potential student due...
Your Lesson Rooms: The Do's and Don'ts
- NAMM U Post
Pete Gamber gives some tips on how to make your lesson rooms a safe, comfortable and productive environment for your teachers and students.
Teacher Interviews—Not to Be Overlooked!
- NAMM U Post
When selecting new teachers, in-person interviews should be a crucial component in your decision-making process. In this clip, Pete Gamber summarizes some of...