NAMM Coverage · Jun 9, 2016
Electric Guitars: Plugged In - Part II
Electric guitar suppliers discuss the 2016 market.
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NAMM Coverage · Jun 9, 2016
Guitar Accessories: All the Small Things
Guitar and bass accessory suppliers chime in on market trends.
NAMM Coverage · Jun 9, 2016
Roland: All Access(ories)
2016 has seen the Roland Corporation dive into the accessories market with new lines being fielded by both the Roland and BOSS brands. MMR recently spoke with the…
NAMM Coverage · Jun 9, 2016
Giving Shelter: An MI Fundraiser Housing Cancer Patients and Their Families
If you were to ask Jeff Millar-Sax, what makes him the happiest, he would tell you, “Helping others and making music.” Through the creation of his album Giving…
NAMM Coverage · Jun 9, 2016
In Memoriam: Remo D. Belli, 1927-2016
The passing of Remo Belli, founder and CEO of Remo, Inc., on April 25th of this year was met with reactions befitting his stature and character. Tributes and…
NAMM Coverage · Jun 9, 2016
Spector releases Limited Edition 40th Anniversary basses
Barnes and Mullins has launched two new Spector Limited Edition 40th Anniversary bass guitars in the UK.
NAMM Coverage · Jun 7, 2016
Martin adding to Junior Series at Summer NAMM
Martin is debuting a new Junior Series model, the D Jr. 2 Sapele, crafted with sapele top, back and sides, at the fast approaching 2016 Summer NAMM show.
NAMM Coverage · Jun 4, 2016
Trade Regrets: Frank Fendorf
Industry veteran Frank Fendorf passed away on June 3.
NAMM Coverage · Jun 2, 2016
Mark Slaughter to Join IMS Technologies in Marketing Christopher™ Referencing Speakers
IMS Technologies and Christopher™ Speakers are proud to announce that rock icon Mark Slaughter has signed on as an endorser and as a retailer for these dynamic referencing…
NAMM Coverage · Jun 2, 2016
NAMM Members Advocate for Music Education in Washington, D.C.
In late May, NAMM, along with 91 music industry leaders and artists made up a delegation of advocates furthering the case that all children deserve quality, comprehensive school…
NAMM Coverage · Jun 2, 2016
New models mark Martin dreadnought centenary
Martin is debuting two new Dreadnought guitars at Summer NAMM, as part of its centenary celebration of the model.
NAMM Coverage · Jun 1, 2016
StompLight unveiling new price, new lines at Summer NAMM
StompLight International, creator of the world’s first line of artist-controlled lighting effect pedals is unveiling a host of changes to its offering at Summer NAMM, including new DMX…
NAMM Coverage · May 31, 2016
Trade Regrets: Dick Knaub
On May 25th, NAMM's Dan Del Fiorentino contacted us with the following sad news:Today I learned of the passing of our friend Dick Knaub. His son informed me…
NAMM Coverage · May 31, 2016
Adoro Worship Drums Now Available in the United States
Adoro worship drum sets now available in the United States after recently opening a branch office in Kansas City, MO.
NAMM Coverage · May 28, 2016
Perri’s Summer NAMM 2016 Offers
Perri’s will be at the Summer NAMM 2016 with a selection of special seasonal show offers for all dealers visiting their booth.
NAMM Coverage · May 28, 2016
NAMM Urges California State Leaders to Update Visual and Performing Arts Standards
The National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM) and representatives from its membership will traveled to Sacramento to join arts leaders and music educators to ask members of the…
NAMM Coverage · May 28, 2016
NAMM Celebrates the Top 100 Music Products Retailers
The National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM) is honored to announce the final selections for 2016’s Top 100 Dealer Awards.
NAMM Coverage · May 26, 2016
NAMM Presents SupportMusic Champion Award
At a reception held on May 24, NAMM presented leading artists, creative luminaries and champions of arts education from the President’s Committee on the Arts and Humanities program,…
NAMM Coverage · May 24, 2016
Perri's unveils Summer NAMM offers
Perri’s will be at the Summer NAMM 2016 with a selection of special seasonal show offers for all dealers visiting its booth.
NAMM Coverage · May 24, 2016
Woods joins growing LAGS line-up
Guitarist Chris Woods, is the latest artist to join the London Acoustic Show line up.
NAMM Coverage · May 18, 2016
NAMM Urges California State Leaders to Update Visual and Performing Arts Standards
On Thursday, May 19, the National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM) and representatives from its membership will travel to Sacramento to join arts leaders and music educators to…
NAMM Coverage · May 13, 2016
ESSA Passage Provides Opportunities to Expand Music Learning During the School Day: A Call to Action
After more than ten years of music education advocacy and “storming the Hill,” it feels like we have been in a holding pattern since January 1, 2016 as…
NAMM Coverage · May 13, 2016
Small Business Matters: 4 Behaviors to Help Bosses Beat the Blues
If you are a business owner, a caring manager, perhaps a commissioned sales person, or even a sales rep for a manufacturer, you should be interested in this…
NAMM Coverage · May 13, 2016
Musikmesse 2016 Premiere of New Show Concept
From April 7 to 10, the Frankfurt Fair and Exhibition Centre was the setting for a newly overhauled Musikmesse, showcasing the MI sector in Europe.