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Music Retail in the Time of COVID-19
- NAMM U Post
How do you deal with the coronavirus outbreak at your music retail business? What’s the smart thing to do at your business right now? How do you lead when...
April 2: NAMM Update on COVID-19
- Article
It has been another week of unimaginable headlines, yet at the same time, we’ve seen and shared more and more stories of people finding connection through...
DJ D-Styles
- Oral History
DJ D-Styles entered the hip-hop scene B-Boying and popping but soon realized his strength was in DJing.
NAMM Launches #MusicISLife – A Tribute to Healthcare Professionals
- Press Release
On Friday, March 27, NAMM will launch “#MusicISLife – A Tribute to Healthcare Professionals,” an online, social gathering opportunity for music-makers of all...
Ep. 70 - 20 Years of the NAMM Oral History Program
- Blog Post
Join us this week for a very special episode celebrating 20 years of the NAMM Oral History Program.
Tris Imboden
- Oral History
Tris Imboden was just five years old when he saw a drumline at a local parade and knew what he wanted to do for the rest of his life.
Davide Barbi
- Oral History
Davide Barbi is a co-founder and CTO of IK Multimedia, a software company he established with his friend Enrico iori.
Enrico Iori
- Oral History
Enrico Iori founded IK Multimedia in 1996 with his friend and partner Davide Barbi.
Lokesh Oli
- Oral History
Lokesh Oli established his first business in Nepal in 1996 in the printing field, which he expanded in 2003 to include digital printing.
Aayush Bhattorai
- Oral History
Aayush Bhattorai works for his uncle at Oliz Music in Nepal. The company specializes in providing pro audio and electronic equipment.
CC Tsai
- Oral History
CC Tsai’s father and uncle ran the family business, Marina Guitar Company, in Taiwan.
Families First Coronavirus Act: paid sick and family leave
- Article
On March 18, the Families First Coronavirus Act was signed into law by President Trump. The Act requires most private employers with fewer than 500 employees...
Domingos Caeiro
- Oral History
Domingos Caeiro has always been interested in the mechanics of brass and woodwind instruments.
Smaragda Chrysostomou
- Oral History
Smaragda Chrysostomou is a board member of the International Society for Music Education and serves as an advocate throughout the world in such o
NAMM Presents Webinar on COVID-19 Small Business Relief Resources
- Press Release
On Tuesday, March 24, NAMM will present important updates regarding the federal COVID-19 Emergency Aid Package (funds family leave, free testing and treatment...
Fernando Jimenez
- Oral History
Fernando Jimenez partnered with his wife, Andrea Fernandez, to open a music store in Bolivia.
Andrea Fernandez
- Oral History
Andrea Fernandez and her business partner (and husband), Fernando Jimenez, opened a small music store to support local musicians.
Treasury and IRS Issue Guidance on Deferring Tax Filing and Payments until July 15, 2020
- Article
Following President Trump’s emergency declaration, the U.S.
Mark Schulman
- Oral History
Mark Schulman remembers seeing The Beatles perform on The Ed Sullivan Show when he was three.
An Update from Joe Lamond, NAMM President and CEO
- Article
The global coronavirus situation has shifted dramatically since our last update just one week ago. There is no playbook or formula that seems to fit, and...
Paul Gallo
- Oral History
Paul Gallo is proud of the contributions his magazines have provided the music industry.
Cyril Maillot
- Oral History
Cyril Maillot joined the SAVAREZ String Company in 1994 with a focus on updating the company’s computer system.
Bernard Maillot
- Oral History
Bernard Maillot’s grandfather was a musician and worked at the SAVAREZ String Company, as did his father after him.
A Note from Mary Luehrsen
- Issues and Advocacy
After much consideration, NAMM has made the difficult decision that with the recent advisements to mitigate the spread of COVID-19 (coronavirus) and the...
Summer NAMM Exhibitor Updates and FAQ
- Article
Last updated April 2, 2020.
Jeri Palumbo
- Oral History
Jeri Palumbo grew up in a very musical family. Like many of her relatives she is a multi-instrumentalist.
Noel Lee
- Oral History
Noel Lee recognized an opportunity to introduce high quality cables that would consistently provide the top-level audio signals to support high-e
Charles Lusso
- Oral History
Charles Lusso was repairing machines for Kodak and then went on the road as a musician for 3 years.
NAMM and the Americans for Free Trade Coalition Urge Swift Tariff Policy Relief
- Issues and Advocacy
March 18, 2020: NAMM and the Americans for Free Trade Coalition Urge Swift Tariff Policy Relief