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A Guide to Contactless Payments
- NAMM U Post
Contactless payments are a digital payment that uses the technology and security of a mobile device to securely communicate the customer’s payment information...
Benjamin Scheuer
- Oral History
Benjamin Scheuer is a musician and songwriter who specializes in combining his passions for all style of music and musical theater to express him
Leo Lyons
- Oral History
Leo Lyons became a professional musician early on in his life while playing with bands in London, England.
Larry Wexer
- Oral History
Larry Wexer was the first member of his family to be born in America and was always encouraged to learn music by his grandparents.
Get Recognized at the Top 100 Dealer Awards
- Article
Top 100 Dealer Award Submissions are now open through October 2! Enter your store today at topdealer.namm.org.
Fred Zeagler
- Oral History
Fred Zeagler was always in band growing up and aspired to be the greatest Band Director of all time.
Ep. 83 - Al Bell
- Blog Post
It’s no surprise that Record Producer, Songwriter and Recording Engineer, Al Bell has always had an ear for music.
CA Law Expands Sick Leave if Connected to COVID-19
- Issues and Advocacy
https://ww1.namm.org/issues-and-advocacy/covid-19-update/ca-law-expands-sick-leave-if-connected-covid-19
Described as a “fill the gap” bill because of gaps in coverage under the provisions in the federal law, the Emergency Paid Sick Leave Act included as part of...
Nominees for the 36th Annual TEC Awards Announced
- Press Release
The TEC Awards committee and the National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM) are pleased to announce and celebrate the nominees across the 22 Technical...
LACEY Act Guide Issued for European Manufacturers and Retailers
- Issues and Advocacy
https://ww1.namm.org/issues-and-advocacy/regulatory-compliance/lacey-act-guide-issued-european-manufacturers-and
This week, CSFI, APLG and EGB issued a 4-page pdf
Al Smith
- Oral History
Al Smith discovered the harmonica when he was just three years old and hasn’t been without one since he got his first a few years later.
George Hergen
- Oral History
George Hergen grew up during the folk boom in New York of the mid 1960s and fell in love with the luthiers of guitars and banjos as well as some
Steps for Pivoting to Online Music Lessons
- NAMM U Post
In this NAMM U Online session, Fernando Jones shares his best practices for transitioning from in-person to online music lessons. Jones is the founder of Blues...
Ep. 82 - Remembering Jimi Hendrix
- Blog Post
Dan, Mike and Ashley have just one question for you - are you experienced?
AB 2257 Amends AB 5; Impacts Freelance Musicians
- Issues and Advocacy
https://ww1.namm.org/issues-and-advocacy/nonprofits-labor-tax-reform/ab-2257-amends-ab-5-impacts-freelance-musicians
AB 2257 Amends AB 5; Impacts Freelance Musicians
Fall 2020 Guidance for Music Education
- Issues and Advocacy
Created by NAMM partners, the National Association for Music Education (NAfME) and the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS), the
Remembering Boots Randolph
- Oral History
Boots Randolph was a legendary saxophonist who redefined what the instrument's role was in both
Update: NAMM Leadership Sends Letter to Congressional Leadership to Urge Relief Funds NOW
- Article
CARLSBAD, Calif.
UPDATE - ACTION ALERT: Ask the House to Vote NOW on the RESTART Act for Live Entertainment Industry Relief
- Press Release
NAMM is issuing an urgent call-to-action to all industry professionals to urge House leadership to bring H.R.
Believe in Music Week Demos & Resources
- Page
Watch the video demos and view resource links below to learn more about how your brand can use our platform for Believe in Music Week.
Ep. 81 - Suzanne Ciani
- Blog Post
Composer Suzanne Ciani may have started her musical career with the piano, but once she was introduced to Don Buchla and electronic music she never looked back...
Buildings to Be Lit Red in Support of Live Event Industry
- Article
#WeMakeEvents #RedAlertRESTART and #ExtendPUA represent a major call to action on Tuesday, September 1, 2020, imploring the US C
History of Industry During 1918 Influenza Pandemic
- Blog Post
The NAMM Resource Center is home to one of the largest repositories of artifacts that document not only the history of NAMM itself but also preserve a rich and...
Online Learning, It Can Be More Than You Think
- Issues and Advocacy
https://ww1.namm.org/issues-and-advocacy/nonprofits-music-education/online-learning-it-can-be-more-you-think
Once the technical needs are in place, what does engaging and effective online instruction look like?
Back to School: Access and Equity in Online Learning
- Issues and Advocacy
https://ww1.namm.org/issues-and-advocacy/music-education/back-school-access-and-equity-online-learning
Access and environment are factors in online learning equity and success.
Spark Joy by Learning the Ukulele Basics with Peter Luongo
- Issues and Advocacy
https://ww1.namm.org/issues-and-advocacy/music-education/spark-joy-learning-ukulele-basics-peter-luongo
Bring joy into your day and explore the ukulele!
Music and Social Justice: What Should We Be Doing?
- Issues and Advocacy
https://ww1.namm.org/issues-and-advocacy/music-education/music-and-social-justice-what-should-we-be-doing
Mary Luehrsen and Habib Bako create space for a conversation about diversity and inclusion in the workplace.
Back to School: Health, Wellness & Safety
- Issues and Advocacy
Teaching music during times of crisis: connecting, healing, and processing with students.
Dana Messina
- Oral History
Dana Messina was always intrigued by all the machinery in factories thanks to his engineering background, but his business skills are what lead t