NAMM Coverage · Apr 18, 2025
Trade Regrets: Jim Kidder
On April 18, we received the following sad news from NASMD: Beloved NASMD past president James "Jim" Eugene Kidder passed away on Tuesday, April 15, 2025. He was…
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NAMM Coverage · Apr 15, 2025
President and CEO of NAMM Statement on Universal Tariffs
April 15, 2025 We continue to urge the administration to exempt musical instruments and accessories, along with materials used to manufacture musical products, from the tariffs announced in…
NAMM Coverage · Apr 10, 2025
NAMM Announces Newly Elected Executive Committee Officers
The NAMM board of directors has elected the 2025 officers to represent the executive committee, effective immediately. The ExCom will serve through April 2026, representing NAMM’s global membership…
NAMM Coverage · Apr 4, 2025
President and CEO of NAMM Statement on Universal Tariffs
The reciprocal tariffs announced in President Trump’s April 2 Executive Order will have serious and devastating consequences for the music products industry, which is already facing challenges from…
NAMM Coverage · Mar 25, 2025
Veddatoria: Making. Music. Matters
I’m grateful for the opportunity to share some thoughts with you here. After over 20 years writing the Veddatorial in the pandemic-departed Music & Sound Retailer, time, business,…
NAMM Coverage · Mar 25, 2025
This Magic Moment: The Experience of Jacob Collier
I believe the year was 1968 when Ben E. King and The Drifters released their classic single, “This Magic Moment.” Magic moments in music still happen, but because…
NAMM Coverage · Mar 25, 2025
Mapex: 35 Years of Constant Improvement and Innovation
Since its founding in 1989, Mapex Drums has continuously pushed the boundaries of drum design, delivering high-quality instruments that cater to beginners, seasoned professionals, and everyone in between.…
NAMM Coverage · Mar 4, 2025
Hal Leonard Announces Sales Leadership Changes
Hal Leonard has announced the departure of David Jahnke, Senior Vice President, North America, after more than 30 years with the company. Stepping into new leadership roles, Tom…
NAMM Coverage · Feb 21, 2025
Enough with ‘It’s Back!’
After an unbroken streak of NAMM Shows – both “normal” and Summer NAMM – from 2002 to 2020, my batting average has been less than All-Star caliber of…
NAMM Coverage · Feb 21, 2025
NAMM Show 2025: ‘The Future of NAMM’
"This year’s Show is now the new model of where we go from here,” says NAMM president and CEO John Mlynczak. “We absolutely got the right mix of…
NAMM Coverage · Feb 18, 2025
NAMM Show 2025: 'The Future of NAMM'
“This year’s Show is now the new model of where we go from here,” says NAMM president and CEO John Mlynczak. “We absolutely got the right mix of…
NAMM Coverage · Feb 18, 2025
Upfront Q&A: Jim Kirlin of Taylor Guitars
With Taylor Guitars’ 50th Anniversary year only recently in the rearview mirror, MMR connected with the company’s editorial director, Jim Kirlin, to review a little of Taylor’s history,…
NAMM Coverage · Feb 13, 2025
Donner Launches New OURA Series Pianos Blending Sound & Home Design
Donner, a leader in musical instrument innovation, has officially launched its new OURA Series of digital pianos, which feature a blend of superior sound and timeless design. The…
NAMM Coverage · Feb 12, 2025
Martin Guitar Stands with Los Angeles: Providing Support for Fire Relief Efforts
The recent wildfires in Los Angeles have left an overwhelming impact on communities, families, and businesses. At Martin Guitar, we are heartbroken by the devastation and suffering caused…
NAMM Coverage · Feb 6, 2025
NAMM CEO Statement on the Impact of Global Tariffs
Music is a powerful unifying force across the world. Music brings us together, it heals, and it empowers. It is essential that music-making continues to unite us globally…
NAMM Coverage · Feb 6, 2025
PRS Guitars Releases Full Video of 40th Anniversary Celebration Concert
PRS Guitars has released the official video documenting the full night of performances at their 40th Anniversary celebration, held January 24th in conjunction with the 2025 NAMM (The…
NAMM Coverage · Feb 4, 2025
Neutrik Group Honored with Prestigious NAMM 50-Year Milestone Award
The Neutrik Group, a global leader in connectivity solutions, was honored with the NAMM 50-Year Milestone Award during the 2025 NAMM Show in Anaheim, California, on Saturday, January…
NAMM Coverage · Feb 4, 2025
Pearl River’s Mike Lawson Signature Series Guitars Shine at NAMM 2025
Pearl River Guitars struck a powerful chord at this year’s NAMM Show with the debut of the Mike Lawson Signature Series Handmade Guitars: the ML8000-GCB Grand Auditorium Cutaway…
NAMM Coverage · Jan 29, 2025
The 2025 NAMM Show Unites the Global Music Industry with World’s Largest Global Gathering
From January 21-25, NAMM (The National Association of Music Merchants), the largest global not-for-profit music trade organization, gathered the music industry at The 2025 NAMM Show for a powerful…
NAMM Coverage · Jan 28, 2025
Play Drums Honors Industry Leaders at the 2025 NAMM Show and Introduces Online Drum Lesson Locator
Play Drums held its annual Open House at the Anaheim Hilton on January 24 to celebrate its 30th Anniversary with percussion industry leaders and introduce the newly redesigned…
NAMM Coverage · Jan 27, 2025
Taylor Guitars Launches New Collection Ahead of NAMM
After celebrating its 50th anniversary in 2024 with a yearlong rollout of commemorative limited-edition models, Taylor Guitars, the leading global builder of premium acoustic guitars, today announces the…
NAMM Coverage · Jan 26, 2025
NAMM Announces Eight New Board Members Joining in 2025
NAMM (The National Association of Music Merchants), the largest global not-for-profit music trade organization, announced today at the 2025 Show during its annual meeting of members, that eight…
NAMM Coverage · Jan 24, 2025
More 2024 'MMR' Dealers' Choice Awards Winners at the 2025 NAMM Show
Additional Dealers' Choice Awards (DCA) winners received their trophies at the NAMM Show in Anaheim. The remaining few champs will be given their hardware throughout the day on…
NAMM Coverage · Jan 24, 2025
AVANTE Audio Appoints Ray Varela as National Sales Manager
To coincide with the NAMM Show taking place in Anaheim, CA, AVANTE Audio is pleased to announce the appointment of Ray Varela as National Sales Manager for the…