NAMM Coverage · Nov 5, 2018
The Element of Surprise - A Humbling Teacher
When you embark on a new, creative undertaking, it’s possible that success may be your biggest downfall.
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NAMM Coverage · Nov 5, 2018
How to Retain, Grow, and Recruit Top Performers
I was recently talking to an MI retailer with his two successors. Here’s how the conversation began.
NAMM Coverage · Oct 15, 2018
Leslie Ann Jones to Receive NAMM TEC Hall of Fame Award
The NAMM TEC (Technical Excellence and Creativity) committee is pleased to announce that Leslie Ann Jones, the groundbreaking engineer, producer, and Director of Music and Scoring for Skywalker…
NAMM Coverage · Oct 9, 2018
KORG USA, Inc. Attends Annual Synthesizer Convention
KORG USA, Inc. sponsored the seventh Knobcon event, Chicago’s annual synthesizer convention that includes music workshops, artist performances, and more.
NAMM Coverage · Oct 3, 2018
A ‘Diverse Type of Operation:’ Roger’s Piano Proves There’s No Such Thing as a ‘Typical Day’ in Piano Sales
Much of the Roger’s Piano’s story comes off as unexpected: the fact that the founder, Roger Shaffer, initially started a guitar and accessories company; the fact that co-owner…
NAMM Coverage · Oct 3, 2018
What’s in a Name?: Acoustic Musical Instruments Launches AMI Est. 1984 guitar line in the U.S.
What’s the difference between a Sigma guitar sold in Europe and an “AMI est. 1984” guitar sold in the United States? Aside from the gilded logo, the answer…
NAMM Coverage · Oct 3, 2018
Coachella to Church Choirs: Allen & Heath have no limits to what they can power
It’s a gutsy move, rolling up to play Coachella with audio equipment that you could check on a small commercial flight, but that’s exactly what artists from across…
NAMM Coverage · Oct 3, 2018
Less Tax, Employee Retention. Retirement Nest Egg. Get a 401(k)
Let’s begin with the “Why?” Why are 401ks and other retirement plans more important now than ever? Here’s three reasons.
NAMM Coverage · Oct 3, 2018
Success Today Takes Unique Skill Sets
Recently I had the privilege of engaging in conversation with a good friend who happens to be dean of a private school. Since we are good friends, the…
NAMM Coverage · Oct 2, 2018
Best Communities for Music Education Sought by The NAMM Foundation
The National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM) Foundation is seeking school districts and schools with an exemplary commitment to music education to be recognized as part of the…
NAMM Coverage · Oct 1, 2018
Teaching Guitar Workshop Celebrates 25th Anniversary with Expanded Programming and Locations for 2019
To commemorate 25 years of teaching school teachers to start guitar programs, Teaching Guitar Workshop (TGW) is greatly expanding their reach with more information and more free gear.
NAMM Coverage · Sep 29, 2018
Demitri Martin to Return as Host of 34th Annual NAMM TEC Awards
The Technical Excellence and Creativity (TEC) Awards has announced that stand-up comedian and entertainer extraordinaire Demetri Martin will return as the host of the 34th Annual NAMM TEC Awards on Saturday, January 26, 2019,…
NAMM Coverage · Sep 12, 2018
Lewis Uses Bose Professional PA System at Solo Shows
Hall & Oates’ longtime multi-instrumentalist Eliot Lewis played his own solo gig at the No Vacancy Lounge in downtown Portland, Oregon, using the S1 Pro Multi-position PA system from…
NAMM Coverage · Sep 5, 2018
Benefit Concerts for NAMM’s Museum of Making Music Raise $60,000 for Music Education Opportunities
NAMM’s Museum of Making Music (MoMM) has announced that its recent benefit shows A Concert for a Cause, featuring Herb Alpert and Lani Hall (August 10), and a Bluegrass Benefit with…
NAMM Coverage · Sep 4, 2018
EMG Pickups Names Alison Turner Vice President of North American Sales
EMG Pickups, Inc. has promoted Alison Turner to vice president of North American Sales.
NAMM Coverage · Sep 4, 2018
Knilling’s Performance Bass Models
Knilling is excited to be shipping its Performance Bass Models from their popular Bucharest line of string instruments.
NAMM Coverage · Aug 31, 2018
MMR’s 2018 Holiday Buying Guide
Check out our annual holiday buying guide of new products for prepping your store for the winter, all sorted by price point.
NAMM Coverage · Aug 31, 2018
Embracing the 'Folkternative:' ‘Non-guitar’ Fretted Instruments Making Waves in 2018
MMR recently chatted with representatives from five key suppliers of these types of instruments to get their take on the state of this market segment and expectations for…
NAMM Coverage · Aug 31, 2018
Fender Player Series Jaguar
Days before this year’s Summer NAMM Show, Fender caught the attention of players and retailers with the announcement that the brand’s long-running Mexican Standard Series was being discontinued.…
NAMM Coverage · Aug 31, 2018
MI Retailers Working with Nonprofits & Government: A Win- Win
Brick and mortar MI retailers understand all too well the need to dig into their community relationships to fight off the impact of big-box stores who continue to…
NAMM Coverage · Aug 31, 2018
And Now For Something Completely… Familiar
Well, I have good news. We can finally put the subject to bed: “The American Guitar Industry is Making a Serious Comeback!” At least according to Yahoo Finance.
NAMM Coverage · Aug 31, 2018
‘Quality Over Quantity:’ Hans-Peter Wilfer of Warwick & Framus
MMR recently spoke with Hans-Peter Wilfer about the recent anniversaries for both Warwick and Framus, the company’s distribution model in the U.S. and abroad, and developments of note…
NAMM Coverage · Aug 31, 2018
Could a Jazz Piano Major from Berklee Re-energize the Music Business?
It is my stand that we not only need fresh interest in guitar, but the music industry needs new leaders with good old-fashioned skills, energy, charisma, and artists…
NAMM Coverage · Aug 31, 2018
The Most Bang For Your Buck: Maximizing Your Facebook Ad Potential
Ryan N. Sargent of Make Music, Inc. and Tech Music Ed (TI:ME) hosted a NAMM U session last January on how to make the most out of your…