Portman's Music Superstore Celebrates 90 Years as Georgia's Oldest Continuously Operated Music Retailer
Portman’s Music Superstore, a cornerstone of music retail and music education across Georgia and South Carolina, is celebrating its 90th anniversary in 2026. Founded in downtown Savannah in 1936, Portman’s…
Museum of Making Music Names Katherine Palmer as New Executive Director
NAMM has announced the appointment of Katherine Palmer as the new executive director of the Museum of Making Music (MoMM), effective summer 2026. The announcement comes as MoMM executive director…
Ghost Dates on the Calendar
There are certain dates that seem permanently etched into the minds of people who have spent enough years in a particular industry. No matter how much the landscape changes, no…
Harmony, Hustle, and the Loneliness of the ‘Front of the Check’ Life
Owning a music store can be one of the greatest things in the world — and also one of the loneliest places to stand. I’ve been one of 100,000 people…
Korg USA Mourns the Passing of Jack Hotop, Legendary Sound Designer and Innovator
Korg USA announces with deep sadness the passing of longtime employee, celebrated sound designer, and musical instrument industry icon Jack Hotop. Joining Korg USA (then Unicord) in 1983, Hotop started…
Taylor Guitars Releases Next Generation Grand Concert Models
Taylor Guitars, a leading global builder of premium acoustic guitars, today announced the release of four new Next Generation Grand Concert models: the 812ce, 412ce, 322ce and 312ce. Featuring Taylor’s…
NAMM Advances Industry Advocacy in Washington, D.C., Highlighting Tariff Impacts and Expanding Access to Music Education
In mid-May, NAMM concluded a series of high-impact advocacy efforts in Washington, D.C., advancing the association’s commitment to protecting the U.S. music products industry and expanding access to music education…
NAMM President and CEO John Mlynczak Delivers Oral Testimony Before the USTR Section 301 Committee on Impact of Global Tariffs to Music Products Industry
The National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM) has issued the oral testimony that was delivered by NAMM president and CEO John Mlynczak before the Office of the United States Trade Representative…
Blackstar Unlocks Features on BEAM MINI Desktop Amplifier
Blackstar Amplification delivers its BEAM MINI desktop guitar amplifier, initially shown at the January NAMM show, now with expanded functionality. Designed as a compact, portable solution for modern players, BEAM…
NAMM Board Convenes for 2026 Annual Meeting, Signals Strong Momentum With New Vision and Objectives
NAMM announced the conclusion of its annual board of directors meetings, highlighting a year of growth, execution and strategic clarity — while setting a bold course for the future, centered on data-driven ROI, advanced technology, and…
NAMM Foundation Honors Over 1,000 Schools and Districts Across the Nation as Best Communities for Music Education
NAMM (The National Association of Music Merchants), the world’s largest not-for-profit music trade organization, today announced the recipients of the NAMM Foundation’s 2026 Best Communities for Music Education (BCME) Award. Now in its 27th…
C.F. Martin & Co.® Announces Board Appointment & Executive Leadership Update
C.F. Martin & Co. today announced the appointment of Blaine Phillips to its Board of Directors and the addition of Matthew Kennedy to its Executive Leadership Team (ELT), further strengthening…