NAMM Coverage · Dec 16, 2020
Trade Regrets: Jim Eaton
On December 16 we received the following from NAMM's Dan Del Fiorentino: Sad news from our pal Mark Ragin that Jim Eaton passed away this morning.
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NAMM Coverage · Dec 11, 2020
Worldful of Pianos to Gather Global Pianists for NAMM's Believe in Music Week
At NAMM's Believe in Music week, the online global gathering to support the people who bring music to the world, The NAMM Foundation, in collaboration with Steinway &…
NAMM Coverage · Dec 9, 2020
Hal Leonard Expands MI Products Distribution Division
Hal Leonard has been growing its representation of MI products steadily for over 10 years and now announces further expansion of its MI Products Distribution division.
NAMM Coverage · Dec 2, 2020
Creating a Lineage of ‘Keepers:’ Vintage Guitars Observes 25 Years in Business
Over in Leeds, UK, Dennis Drumm believes Vintage Guitars has found the ultimate “sweet spot” in the guitar market.
NAMM Coverage · Dec 2, 2020
Fender’s Justin Norvell
Earlier this fall, FMIC introduced the second generation of the brand’s wildly popular American Professional Series. Executive VP, Fender Products, Justin Norvell walks us through the many changes…
NAMM Coverage · Dec 2, 2020
Developing Trends Post-COVID: Follow the Money and Look for Green Shoots
Following trends is akin to catching a falling knife; at best, it’s a tricky proposition. Looking back in early 2020 on yearly trend projections, at least 90 percent…
NAMM Coverage · Dec 2, 2020
Make Music Winter Announces Complete Schedule for December 21
Make Music Winter, a free celebration with exuberant and participatory musical processions, performances and virtual events in twenty U.S. cities on Monday December 21, has announced its complete schedule…
NAMM Coverage · Nov 25, 2020
Trade Regrets: Scott Summerhays
The Summerhays Family wishes to let Educators, Musicians, Friends and Family know that on November 22nd Scott Summerhays, the president and CEO of Summerhays Music in Salt Lake…
NAMM Coverage · Nov 24, 2020
Korg USA Promotes Walker to Director of Marketing Communications
Korg USA Inc. announces the promotion of Morgan Walker to Director of Marketing Communications.
NAMM Coverage · Nov 13, 2020
NAMM Congratulates the 2020 Top 100 Awards Dealers
NAMM has announced the list of enterprising music product retailers to be honored at the organization's Top 100 Dealer Awards. Now in its tenth year, the annual awards…
NAMM Coverage · Nov 3, 2020
Music China 2020 Ends on a Positive Note
The curtains have fallen on Music China which received tremendous acclaim from exhibitors and visitors alike for its show quality and unparalleled face-to-face meeting opportunities available from 28…
NAMM Coverage · Nov 2, 2020
Proel North America Expands its Selection of 'Made in Italy' Gear to the USA and Canada
PROEL NORTH AMERICA announces the release of TAMBURO drums, EIKON mics and monitors, DIEHARD pro stage gear (bags, cables, and stands) and AXIOM Pro Audio Sound Systems in…
NAMM Coverage · Oct 31, 2020
Trade Regrets: Mari Mach
On October 31, we received the following from NAMM's Dan Del Fiorentino: Mari Mach passed away peacefully in Elkhart, Indiana Thursday morning. She was 91 years old.
NAMM Coverage · Oct 30, 2020
To Good Effect: Suppliers Report Strong FX Cymbal Sales in 2020
This month, MMR touched base with reps from four of the most prominent brands in this particular market segment to learn about some recent significant trends.
NAMM Coverage · Oct 30, 2020
Turning Crisis Into Creativity: Guitar Sales Soar During the 2020 Pandemic
“In mid-March, I would never have thought I’d be able to say that Fender is going to have the biggest sales year in its history,” says Fender CEO…
NAMM Coverage · Oct 30, 2020
Mike McAfee of Maxwell’s House of Music
In mid-August of this year, I got a message from Mike McAfee, buyer for Indiana’s Maxwell’s House of Music (featured in the April 2020 issue of MMR): “I…
NAMM Coverage · Oct 30, 2020
Rocco and Eddie – Two True Pioneers
During a Berklee Bass Department Zoom tribute honoring Rocco Prestia (Tower of Power’s legendary bassist), Chuck Rainey of Steely Dan Aja-era fame, shared a story about The Crusaders,…
NAMM Coverage · Oct 20, 2020
Make Music Winter Returns on December 21
Make Music Winter, a free, outdoor celebration with exuberant and participatory musical parades, performances and events in dozens of U.S. cities on Monday, December 21, has announced a return…
NAMM Coverage · Oct 19, 2020
NAMM Hosts Presidential Campaign Forums to Address Policy and Positions Impacting Industry
On Tuesday, October 20, NAMM will host representatives from President Trump’s and Vice President Biden’s Presidential Campaigns in two separate discussion forums.
NAMM Coverage · Oct 16, 2020
Leadership Founded in Love
In my last four columns I’ve been spotlighting multi-generational retailers like Chip and CJ Averwater, third and fourth generation Amro retailers, and Joseph Fox, Fox Music’s fourth generation…
NAMM Coverage · Oct 8, 2020
Brands Preparing for 2020 Music China
As fair organizers celebrate its recent listing in the “Global Top 100 Trade Shows 2020,” preparations for Music China, Asia’s largest trade fair for musical instruments, continue in…
NAMM Coverage · Oct 5, 2020
Trade Regrets: Richie Jones Jr.
On October 5, we received the following message from NAMM's Dan Del Fiorentino: Shocking and heartbreaking news from our friends at Mississippi Music that Richie Jones Jr was…
NAMM Coverage · Oct 2, 2020
PMC Begins Next 25 Years with Changes in Leadership for 2021
The Percussion Marketing Council (PMC) Executive Committee announces that Executive Director Karl Dustman will be stepping down from his leadership position with the PMC at the end of…
NAMM Coverage · Oct 2, 2020
NAMM Foundation's October Webinar Series Announced
Please join for any or all of The NAMM Foundation’s October webinars that seek to connect, motivate and support all music teachers and learners and music makers every month…