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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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Robert Wilson – the founder of Sound Technology, the first UK director of NAMM, and a member of the Board of the MIA since 1975 – has officially…
This October, MMR turns our attention across the seas to focus on an Austrian institution: Thomastik-Infeld, which celebrates 100 years in operation this fall. MMR chatted with owner…
But for a minute, let’s focus on the reality of customer comprehension – that is what has really changed. I am going to call it “the lost apprentice…
In my January 2018 MMR column, I did my own reality check on the subject of valuation during an interview with Steve Zapf, the past-president of Music &…
In late June of this year, it was officially announced that longtime Hal Leonard CEO Keith Mardak would be stepping down, with Larry Morton assuming the titles of…
On October 3, CITES (Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora) issued an official notification stating that the effective date for the musical instrument…
The 2020 She Rocks Awards recipients include Gloria Gaynor, Linda Perry, Lzzy Hale, Suzi Quatro, Beatie Wolfe, Suzanne D’Addario Brouder, Tara Low, Myrna Sislen, Judy Schaefer, and Ebonie…
The NAMM Foundation is seeking school districts and schools with an exemplary commitment to music education to be recognized as part of the Foundation's Best Communities for Music Education…
The NAMM Show SWIM (Smart Women In Music Fund) Scholarship deadline has been extended to Friday, October 4.
In less than one month, the fairground at the Shanghai New International Expo Centre will open its doors to kick off the 18th edition of Music China.
At the 2020 NAMM Show, NAMM retail members seeking the latest in future-focused retail and financial strategies are invited to attend one of two daylong, interactive Summits that…
Podcast creator and distributor Stitcher recently moved into new studios in New York City with acoustics designed by Walters-Storyk Design Group (WSDG) and audio systems that include Allen…
KORG celebrated its tenth Brew Music event in Los Angeles, California, partnering with popular music shop, Perfect Circuit, and high-end music tech brand, ROLI.
MAPEX, one of the leading drum brands in the world and well renowned for its innovation and artistic craftsmanship, is celebrating 30 years of bucking trends and shaking…
When the “ukulele craze” began about a decade ago, plenty of theories were floated: In the wake of the 2008 financial crisis, people were drawn to the ukulele…
As president and head honcho of Amati’s Fine Instruments and Amahi Ukuleles, it’s safe to say Michael Schear is the master of all things stringed.
Andy Warhol, a leading figure in pop art, was fascinated with, and excelled at, business. He believed that business was the highest form of art. All art embodies…
It’s Back to School Season, and What Better Time to Consider Joe Lamond’s Mantra, MSFQ?
On August 28, in Geneva, Switzerland, the CITES Conference of the Parties (CoP18) voted to approve an exemption that will allow finished musical instruments as well as parts and accessories…
Farida Guitar & Ukulele has expanded its popular Old Town Series of acoustic guitars with the 10 Series, a line of parlor size instruments.
On August 20, we received the following from NAMM's Dan Del Fiorentino: Our friend Dave Fletcher informed us today that Jack Martin passed away. Jack was 96 years old.
Music China is drawing closer and as the exhibition space fills up, the show looks forward to welcoming both exhibitors and visitors to the fairground at the Shanghai…
The NAMM Foundation has announced grants to 28 music-making organizations totaling $675,000.
The best & worst of what we saw at Summer NAMM 2019.
