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GETTING THE BEST AIRFARE

The only thing that's a better investment than attending the NAMM Show is gettting a great deal on your airfare. And even though money is tight right...
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CLEARING UP CONFUSION SURROUNDING NEW MINOR POLICY AT NAMM SHOWS

Recently, we’ve received some feedback from Members about the change in our badge policy regarding minors attending our trade shows. We’d...
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Remembering Henry Adler 1915-2008

Drumming pioneer, music retailer, author and teacher Henry Adler passed away on September 30, 2008 (View his Oral History video). He was 93 years old...
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LACEY ACT IMPLEMENTATION SCHEDULE

Beginning July 1, 2009, imported musical instruments containing wood or other plant material will need to be accompanied by an import declaration...

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Taking Life By the Guitar Strings—Local Amateur Musician Inspires Others to “Wanna Play” Music

For Anthony Salari, a 24 year-old guitar player from Bullhead City, Ariz., things are sounding pretty good. He recently won first place in an...
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Corporate Bands Emerge as Executives Turn to Music for Team-Building, Stress Relief and Fun

After a long day at the office, many executives are choosing to put in extra hours with their colleagues on the live music circuit due to a...
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Industry Legend Henry Steinway Passes Away at 94

Henry Z. Steinway was quite articulate when speaking about the incredible history of the Steinway and Sons Piano Company.  One could say that he...
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A Monumental Event: NAMM Promotes Recreational Music Making at AARP Convention

NAMM and a group of its Commercial Members exhibited at the AARP’s Life@50+ National Event & Expo at the Washington Convention Center in...
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A Tale of Two Conventions: Making Music and Arts Education Politically Correct

Democratic National Convention August 25–29, 2008, Denver, ColoradoImagine a big show, somewhat like a NAMM Show, with thousands of people...

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NAMM Remembers Isaac Hayes, Music Education Champion

Many people knew Isaac Hayes as a legendary singer, producer and entertainer. But NAMM also remembers his important work in support of music...
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