NAMM Coverage · Mar 12, 2018
A United Collective is Always Stronger
Always say yes to an invitation to make the world a better placeAt the NAMM show I received a fun email from Hal Leonard’s Brad Smith with a…
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NAMM Coverage · Mar 10, 2018
Trade Regrets: David Leed
On March 9th, we received the following from NAMM's Dan Del Fiorentino:I am sorry to report that our industry has lost a pioneer and many (including the NAMM family) have lost a dear friend.…
NAMM Coverage · Mar 2, 2018
Sumner to Succeed Hitoshi Fukutome as YCA President
Tom Sumner has been named president of Yamaha Corporation of America (YCA) effective April 1, 2018.
NAMM Coverage · Feb 26, 2018
The Museum of Making Music To Present 'Unseen Artists: Sights & Insights from the Piano Technicians Guild'
Open now through April 2018, NAMM’s Museum of Making Music in Carlsbad, California will present “Unseen Artists: Sights & Insights from the Piano Technicians Guild.”
NAMM Coverage · Feb 22, 2018
Austin Guitars Debuts New Website Design
Austin Guitars has unveiled a complete redesign of their website, AustinGTR.com, highlighting the new models unveiled at the 2018 winter NAMM show.
NAMM Coverage · Feb 21, 2018
NAMM Best & Worst in Show Winter 2018
Best Big-Time Musical EventThe Yamaha All Star Concert on the Grand featured superstars Michael McDonald, Melissa Etheridge, Lindsey Stirling, Sam Moore, Marc Broussard, Butch Walker, and Sheléa on…
NAMM Coverage · Feb 21, 2018
‘The Big One:’ 2018 NAMM Show Expands in More Ways than One
“Our members deserve all the credit for creating such an incredible show,” says NAMM president and CEO Joe Lamond. “It’s their innovative products and displays, the lifelong friendships…
NAMM Coverage · Feb 20, 2018
Debt Troubles Reported for Gibson, Juszkiewicz Responds
It has recently been reported by many that Gibson Brands, Inc. - parent company of Gibson Guitars - is facing an uncertain future due to serious debt-related and operational concerns. The company has…
NAMM Coverage · Feb 20, 2018
Debt Troubles Reported for Gibson, Juszkiewicz Responds
It has recently been reported by many that Gibson Brands, Inc. - parent company of Gibson Guitars - is facing an uncertain future due to serious debt-related and operational concerns. The company has…
NAMM Coverage · Feb 16, 2018
Top-Tier Timekeepers: High-end Drum Kits Sales in 2018
MMR checks in with representatives from five major players in the design and production of high-end drum sets to learn about trends in that market segment, technical innovations,…
NAMM Coverage · Feb 16, 2018
Over 1.2 Million Served: Celebrating 25 Years of North Carolina’s Progressive Music
Progressive Music, a 25-year and million-plus lessons operation, started in a broom closet.
NAMM Coverage · Feb 16, 2018
Small Business Matters: Experiencing the Perfect Sales Presentation
It finally happened.I actually met someone who has the exact formula needed for making any customer trust that the sales person has the customer’s best interest in mind.
NAMM Coverage · Feb 16, 2018
The Sound of Money: Got Value?
As a 13-year-old guitarist in the ‘60s, I would often visit my local MI dealer. The policy of the store was: “You can look at the guitars, but…
NAMM Coverage · Feb 16, 2018
The Next Big Thing?
Many MMR readers recently returned from the annual NAMM Show in Anaheim (see our Show Report on page 26).
NAMM Coverage · Feb 14, 2018
Spector Basses Hosts Artist Appearances at Winter NAMM 2018
At the 2018 Winter NAMM Show, Spector Basses welcomed a slew of prominent artists to perform and hang out at their new booth.
NAMM Coverage · Feb 14, 2018
Neutrik Announces Winter NAMM Grand Prize Winner
As part of Neutrik USA’s 30th anniversary activities during the recent Winter NAMM show, the company encouraged its customers to stop by, strike a pose, and share their…
NAMM Coverage · Feb 13, 2018
Roland Uses CHAUVET Professional Fixtures at Winter NAMM 2018
Roland’s exhibit at Winter NAMM 2018 featured a lighting design by Justin Preston that used a collection of over 90 CHAUVET Professional fixtures, including 32 Maverick MK2 Wash…
NAMM Coverage · Feb 12, 2018
Kitaro Visits Korg USA Booth at NAMM Show
Japanese recording artist Kitaro stopped by the Korg USA booth at the 2018 NAMM show and was greeted by Kato Seiki, president of Korg Inc., and Joe Castronovo,…
NAMM Coverage · Feb 12, 2018
Vandoren Hosts 2018 VandoJam at NAMM Show
The 2018 VandoJam at NAMM showcased the breadth of Vandoren’s artist roster by featuring artists from all across the United States.
NAMM Coverage · Feb 9, 2018
Korg USA Unveils New Two-Story Booth At Winter NAMM
Korg USA unveiled their new 7,000 Sq. foot, two-story booth at Winter NAMM this year in Anaheim, California.
NAMM Coverage · Feb 8, 2018
Spector Adds New Short-Scale Basses
Spector UK has announced the immediate availability of new short-scale Bantam series bass guitars in the UK.
NAMM Coverage · Feb 6, 2018
Genelec Receives Technical Excellence and Creativity (TEC) Award at NAMM
The 8331 and 8341 Compact Coaxial Monitors (known as “The Ones” along with the larger 8351) from Genelec have received a NAMM Technical Excellence & Creativity (TEC) Award…
NAMM Coverage · Feb 2, 2018
Bari Woodwinds Enjoys Successful NAMM
Bari Woodwinds enjoyed its most successful NAMM ever this year from January 25 to January 28 in Anaheim, California.
NAMM Coverage · Feb 2, 2018
QSC Founders Honored with NAMM Milestone Award
QSC founders Pat Quilter, John Andrews and Barry Andrews were honored at the 2018 Winter NAMM Show with the National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM) Milestone Award for 50…