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New Facebook Success Strategies for 2019
- NAMM U Post
Leading social media consultant Jenn Herman hosted a session on current Facebook success strategies at The 2019 NAMM Show. The presentation offered practical...
Improve Customer Experience With NAMM U
- Article
At Summer NAMM, Shep Hyken, New York Times bestselling author and customer service expert, will be presenting a special NAMM U B
Jim Wieda
- Oral History
Jim Wieda was just 14 years old when he was hired to play an organ for Farmer's Music Barn in Illinois.
Arturo Vicari
- Oral History
Arturo Vicari is the founder of AEB Industrials which he established in 1974 in Bologna, Italy. He is also the CEO of RCF Spa which is based in R
Sabine Grubmüller
- Oral History
Sabine Grubmüller joined the Bösendorfer Piano company in 2008, the same year the historic piano manufacturer was purchased by Yamaha.
Klaus Gehlhaar
- Oral History
Klaus Gehlhaar has had a passion for music and sound since a very early age.
John Rogers
- Oral History
John Rogers provided an in-depth overview of the Paxman Company during his NAMM Oral History interview, which happened to have taken place as the
Emily Achieng Akuno
- Oral History
Emily Achieng Akuno became the first music professor from Kenya to be elected president of the International Music Council (IMC).
Axel Hartmann
- Oral History
Axel Hartmann was given a piano by his grandfather, which changed his life.
Dave Black
- Oral History
Dave Black is the Editor-in-Chief, School Method Strategy (formally Editor-in-Chief, School & Pop Publications) of Alfred Music.
Glenn Noyes
- Oral History
Glenn Noyes and his brother caught the music bug from their father who was a professional trumpeter. Glenn started on guitar but switched with hi
Michael Doyle
- Oral History
Michael Doyle was traveling with a band when he had an opportunity to tour the Marshall factory.
The 35th TEC Awards Announces Call for Entries
- Press Release
Fresh off a multitude of pro audio product debuts, new innovations and a celebration of technical and creative achievements, the NAMM TEC Awards council has...
Mary Rowden
- Oral History
Mary Rowden serves as the Office Manager for the Manhasset Specialty Company.
Dan Roberts
- Oral History
Dan Roberts is the president of the Manhasset Specialty Company located in Washington State. The company began making music stands in 1935 with a
Jason Carter
- Oral History
Jason Carter is the Plant Manager for the Manhasset Specialty Company located in Washington State. The company was established by Otto Lagervall
Tim Carroll
- Oral History
Tim Carroll started his musical career as a session and touring keyboardist. He loved being surrounded by the latest innovations in musical techn
New (and Secret) Changes to Facebook and Instagram—and How to Get Results
- NAMM U Post
New changes to Facebook are and have been impacting your audience reach and engagement, yet there’s no instruction manual to help you navigate these waters. In...
Hal Blaine
- Blog Post
The NAMM community and musicians everywhere are mourning the loss of Hal Blaine, known as the world’s most recorded drummer, who passed away at the age of 90...
Ep. 45 - Music Advocacy
- Blog Post
This week on the Music History Project, the team dives into one of the most important topics for NAMM and the NAMM Foundation - Music Advocacy.
Retail Innovation and Excellence to be Honored at Summer NAMM’s Top 100 Dealer Awards
- Press Release
NAMM welcomes its global retail members to be recognized for retail excellence as part of the organization’s annual Top 100 Dealer Awards.
Michael Newsom
- Oral History
Michael Newsom proudly serves as the Marketing Director for LR Baggs. The position brings together Michael’s passion for music and love of gear.
Amir Marghany
- Oral History
Amir Marghany received his law degree in his home country of Egypt while wanting to apply his knowledge to the music industry.
The Recognition Your Store and Team Deserve
- Article
In July, we celebrate the ninth annual NAMM Top 100 Dealer Awards.
"White Collar" Exemptions
- Issues and Advocacy
The Department of Labor has published for public comment, its long-awaited rulemaking changes in the so-called "white collar" exemptions from overtime pay...
Phil Hilborne
- Oral History
Phil Hilborne turned the pages while next to his mother as a child as she played the piano.
Abdulla Muijrers
- Oral History
Abdulla Muijrers was encouraged to pursue his musical dreams by his parents. He was inspired by Queen and Motörhead while playing drums in a thra
Zach Frederick
- Oral History
Zach Frederick has been around music his entire life.
Special 2019 Financial Update: Online Sales Tax
- NAMM U Post
Alan and Daniel review the new online sales tax reform, what it means to music retailers and why ignorance can be dangerous to a business.