Could a Jazz Piano Major from Berklee Re-energize the Music Business?
At last year’s NAMM show I spoke on a panel for Guitar & Accessories Marketing Association (GAMA) about ways of reviving and creating fresh interest in guitar. That moment afforded…
The Most Bang For Your Buck: Maximizing Your Facebook Ad Potential
Almost no one can deny that in 2018, having your store represented on social media is essential. And with the ever-changing algorithms on Facebook, regular posts just don’t get the…
Future-proof Your Business at the Retail Innovation Summit at the 2019 NAMM Show
Bob Phibbs Retail is evolving at an unprecedented speed, and harnessing new opportunities to transform business in today’s tech era has never been more critical. That’s why NAMM retail members…
The Music Achievement Council Names November 15 the ‘First Performance National Day of Celebration’
The Music Achievement Council (MAC) has announced November 15 will be the inaugural First Performance National Day of Celebration (FPNDoC) to celebrate, honor, and encourage the early achievements of music students across…
NAMM Fly-In Continues to Bring Music Education Support to D.C.
No matter who’s in the White House, one thing in Washington, D.C. stays the same every year: the NAMM Fly-In, a staple of advocating for all school-aged children to have…
MMR Launches New and Updated Website
After months of preparation, MMR has debuted its new, easier-to-navigate website, www.mmrmagazine.com. The new layout of the site offers all the same MI industry updates, news, and interviews in a format that’s more…
Reverb Adds Morris to Board of Directors
Reverb.com, has added Crystal Morris, CEO and co-founder of leading case manufacturer Gator Cases, to its board of directors. The long-time musical instrument industry executive and music education advocate will support…
New Stands from On-Stage – Summer NAMM 2018
Lightweight, super-stable and highly adaptive, the On-Stage SS7762B speaker stand features a leveling leg for swift, secure placement on uneven surfaces — including stairs! The SS7762B utilizes black powder-coated aluminum…
‘A Wonderful Gathering:’ Summer NAMM’s Unique Strengths On Full Display in Nashville in 2018
This Summer NAMM reflected the positive business conditions we find ourselves in,” observes NAMM president and CEO Joe Lamond. “To borrow a phrase from the Fishing Musicians, ‘the fish were…
KORG’s Brew Music Heads to the Garden State
KORG has continued their successful Brew Music campaign at popular New Jersey music venue and brewery, Asbury Park Brewery. Brew Music, a campaign that connects musicians and beer enthusiasts alike,…
Trade Regrets: Arne Berg
On July 21, we received the following from NAMM‘s Dan Del Fiorentino: Arne Berg came into my life thanks to Yoshi Abe, the engineer behind the TEAC reel to reel…
KVR Audio and NAMM Team Up for Grand Prize for Developer Challenge 2018
KVR Audio and NAMM have announce the grand prize for the KVR Developer Challenge 2018, the signature audio plug-in, application and soundware design event. In addition to five cash and software…