Jason Mraz has won the hearts of millions by the way he expresses himself musically. During his NAMM Oral History interview, Jason displayed that same passion as he recalled the important role his music teachers and choir directors played in fueling his love for singing. Jason recounted the looks on the faces of his classmates when he first stood up in front of them to sing,...
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Sylvia Massy has always been fascinated by art in all forms. She began painting at an early age and as a teenager had...
Steve Propes has been a longtime supporter of the NAMM Oral History program and sat down with us to discuss his views...
Pablo Ortega was interviewed during the Summer NAMM Show in 2021, just as Magma Strings was launching their American...
Recent Podcasts
Recent Podcasts
During World War II special records were sent overseas to the troops with the goal of boosting morale. These records...
What always struck me about Rebecca was her knowledge of musical instruments and her kindness to share that information...
The Music History Project is highlighting the fascinating career of trumpeter and product engineer, Larry Ramirez. Join...
Vignettes
For many musicians, obtaining an instrument for the very first time is a special experience unlike any other. ...
This video vignette was created to serve as a tribute to Jazz guitarist Joe Beck (1945-2008). Joe was helpful in the...
One of the most archaic yet essential instruments in the music and percussion industry is the cymbal. With its origins...
About the Library & Resource Center
The NAMM Oral History Collection is unique, unlike any other collection in the world. The heart of the Collection is the depth of its narratives that cover innovative creations, the evolution of musical instruments, the ever-changing world of music retail, as well as our collective quest to improve music education around the globe. Oral History participants have come from 79 different countries, 49 U.S. states and were born between 1896 and 1997. This collection is our journal, our own way of chronicling ourselves and our community—the community we so eagerly embrace at the NAMM shows and so proudly celebrate throughout the year. This library of video interviews, now over 4,500 strong and always growing, contains the story of our industry told by those who helped to shape it and have watched it expand and develop through the years.
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