NAMM Coverage · Apr 26, 2021
Trade Regrets: Jim Anastasi
On April 26, we received the following message from NAMM's Den Del Fiorentino: Veteran trumpet tester Jim Anastasi passed away on April 13. He was 95 years old.
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NAMM Coverage · Apr 26, 2021
Trade Regrets: Lee Donais
On April 26, NAMM's Dan Del Fiorentino sent along the following sad news: Long time retailer and former NAMM Board member Lee Donais passed away on Friday. His
NAMM Coverage · Apr 21, 2021
Trade Regrets: Vinny Testa, 76
OLD BROOKVILLE, NY - Vincent P. Testa, the founder of multiple trade publications and president of Testa Communications, passed away Monday, April 19. The cause was complications from…
NAMM Coverage · Apr 19, 2021
Trade Regrets: Phil Jost
On April 19, we received the following from NAMM's Dan Del Fiorentino: We learned the sad news that long time sale rep and musician Phil Jost passed away…
NAMM Coverage · Apr 13, 2021
The NAMM Foundation Celebrates The 2021 Best Communities for Music Education
“Music education changed perhaps more than any other school subject when learning went virtual” is how the nationally-heard NPR program 1A began a broadcast last month.
NAMM Coverage · Apr 12, 2021
'MMR' Donates Archive to The NAMM Resource Center
To preserve the industry’s history and provide a deep body of research spanning nearly a century, the NAMM Resource Center is honored to receive the physical archives of Musical…
NAMM Coverage · Apr 8, 2021
Minuendo Now Available on Soundbrenner.com
Minuendo, one of the leading manufacturers of adjustable earplugs, has announced that it will supply its Minuendo Lossless earplugs for sale on Soundbrenner, an established manufacturer and dealer…
NAMM Coverage · Apr 8, 2021
Hal Leonard Promotes Mlynczak to Vice President, Music Education & Technology
Hal Leonard has announced that John Mlynczak has been promoted to Vice President of Music Education & Technology.
NAMM Coverage · Apr 7, 2021
Save the Date: May 25 NAMM Virtual Advocacy Summit
Now more than ever, it is critical that we gather as advocates and reinforce the importance of music in federal education policy and relief efforts to a new…
NAMM Coverage · Apr 7, 2021
Trade Regrets: Millie Detgen
On April 7, we received the following from NAMM's Dan Del Fiorentino: It is with a heavy heart that I report the passing of Millie Detgen.
NAMM Coverage · Apr 1, 2021
Keep the Lights On
As of this morning, indoor performance venues in my city (Boston) are allowed to have up to 100 people (depending on the physical size of the space) at…
NAMM Coverage · Apr 1, 2021
Bringing it On Home: Home Digital Keyboard Sales
At the risk of repeating ourselves, there’s only so much time a person can spend binge-watching television or learning to bake bread, before a desire for other, more…
NAMM Coverage · Mar 31, 2021
The Music Lesson Pendulum
In 1965 Country artist Roger Miller wrote and performed “England Swings (Like A Pendulum Do).” I can’t help but wonder what Miller would say about the music retail…
NAMM Coverage · Mar 26, 2021
Summer NAMM and NASMD, Better Together!
NAMM has announced its 2021 Summer Show dates, Thursday & Friday, July 15-16, and NASMD will be there, too!
NAMM Coverage · Mar 26, 2021
Falgien Named CEO of Texas Piano Group
Jeff Falgien, a piano industry veteran with an impressive career spanning 44 years, has been named CEO of the newly-formed Texas Piano Group LLC.
NAMM Coverage · Mar 26, 2021
Smart Women in Music Summer NAMM Scholarship Applications are Open
The SWIM Fund is proud to announce that applications for the 2021 Summer NAMM Show Scholarship are now open and close on April 9, 2021.
NAMM Coverage · Mar 4, 2021
Radial Now Shipping New EXTC Stereo Guitar Effects Interface and Reamp Box
Premiered at this year’s virtual winter NAMM show, Radial has announced it is now shipping the new EXTC Stereo 2-channel Guitar Effects Interface and Reamp Box.
NAMM Coverage · Mar 2, 2021
Trade Regrets: Merv Cargill
On March 2, Dan Del Fiorentino of NAMM sent the following: We have received the sad news from Australia that luthier Merv Cargill passed away on his 91st birthday.
NAMM Coverage · Mar 2, 2021
Six String & An Attitude: Reverend Guitars' Ken Haas
Since Reverend Guitars’ launch in 1997, the company – founded by celebrated luthier and amp tech Joe Naylor – has gained a devoted following for its distinctive instruments…
NAMM Coverage · Mar 2, 2021
Chick Corea – Romantic Warrior
The music of the 1970s – wow! That era was such a grand time to be a musician. There was enough great funk music to keep you practicing…
NAMM Coverage · Mar 2, 2021
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 · Mar 1, 2021
Gamechanger Audio Launches Light Pedal - Optical Spring Reverb
Gamechanger Audio’s latest product Light Pedal is now available online and across all dealer channels. The LIGHT Pedal uses the Optical Spring reverb system developed by the company…
NAMM Coverage · Feb 26, 2021
Industry Leaders and The Ash Family Announce Creation of The Bernice Ash Memorial Award
Industry leaders Fred and Dinah Gretsch, Jerry Ash, and members of the Ash Family and The NAMM Foundation are announcing the creation of the Bernice Ash Memorial Award.
NAMM Coverage · Feb 22, 2021
Fender Spotlights Recently-Launched American Ultra Electric Guitar Series, Revives Models from the Past, and Brings Back Parallel Universe at Winter NAMM
Fender Musical Instruments Corporation (FMIC) has debuted its extensive electric and bass offerings for traditional and modern players alike at Winter NAMM 2020.