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Founded in 1879—22 years before NAMM was formed—MMR has documented the companies, products, retailers, leaders and ideas that shape the global music products industry. This is MMR's living digital NAMM archive.
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When MIDI – Musical Instrument Digital Interface – first came on the scene in 1983, it ushered in a revolution that essentially merged the ideas of musical instruments…
On Tuesday, March 31, NAMM will host part two of our COVID-19 Small Business Relief webinars, providing relevant, time-sensitive employer and employee information in the federal stimulus plan,…
“Periodically immersing, yourself in the culture of calm attention can tone down the effects of these stress-producing circumstances.” – Richard Wolf While your accountant or financial advisor may…
On Friday, March 27, NAMM will launch “#MusicISLife – A Tribute to Healthcare Professionals,” an online, social gathering opportunity for music-makers of all abilities to join in paying…
A free, online session about how MI retailers can navigate their business amidst COVID-19-related disruptions to normal life on Thursday, March 26 at 11 am PDT.
Samsystems UK is delighted to announce the appointment of Texas based RBI Music, as USA distributor for its ‘Integral’ close cab miking system.
NAMM COVID-19 Small Business Relief Resources LIVE Webinar When: Tuesday, March 24, 2020 Time: 3:00 PM Eastern Time/12:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada) Topic: COVID-19 Small Business Relief Resources
On Wednesday, March 18, The NAMM Foundation will host a free online workshop called “Bridging the Gap: Teaching and Learning Music Online.”
On March 16, NAMM's Dan Del Fiorentino sent the following: Jim Salzer passed away on Saturday after a series of falls, the first of which broke several vertebrae…
On March 16, we received the following from NAMM's Dan Del Fiorentino: Our former Board member Lynn Sheeley passed away one day after his 98 birthday. His daughter…
A Note from Joe Lamond At this time of global concern, NAMM continues to monitor developments related to COVID-19 and the advisements from the Centers for Disease Control…
The much anticipated 2020 NAMM Show was successfully held at California’s Anaheim Convention Center from January 16 to 19, signifying “The Beginning of a New Journey” for Guangzhou…
Reflector Audio U.S.A. has placed for demonstration their Q1818 reference main monitor system in legendary engineer Chris Lord-Alge’s MIX LA studio in Los Angeles.
The NAMM Foundation, National Association for Music Education (NAfME), and Educational Theatre Association are asking educators for help with the use of federal Title IV Part A funds.
Shortly after the preview of her signature strap, Levy’s and Australis Music partnered on a limited-edition Nita Strauss “benefit strap” to support bushfire relief in Australia. Proceeds benefit…
Covid-19 virus. What could the Covid-19 virus mean for MI retailers? I spoke to two MI retailers who chimed in.
On March 6, President Donald Trump signed legislation (H.R. 6074) providing $8.3 billion additional federal funds to address the COVID-19 outbreak.
Technotrix has now taken another giant leap forward by becoming an L-Acoustics Certified Provider for the rental market (CPr) and expanding its equipment inventory with its first L-Acoustics…
On March 3, NAMM's Dan Del Fiorentino shared this sad news about someone featured repeatedly in MMR over the years: Evelyn Brue-Roeder passed away on February 1.
Small-scale acoustic travel guitars are physically smaller and lighter instruments, but still generally with a full – or nearly full – scale length. The appeal of these guitars…
On February 28, we received the following news from NAMM's Dan Del Fiorentino: We are saddened by the news that Robert Averwater passed away today in Memphis. He…
Let’s say you’re 50-plus. Your parents are 80-plus. You’re concerned about your parents’ financial health and curious about any potential inheritance. So, you pop a money question, and…
When it comes to serving schools, Musical Innovations of Greenville, South Carolina is grooming a reputation that’s potentially unmatched.
Parking and retail have always been closely linked issues. Unless you live in a city like Manhattan or San Francisco, customers usually drive to go shopping, and it’s…
