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'Best in Show' at The 2026 NAMM Show

The final morning of The 2026 NAMM Show closed out with "Best in Show," a roundup of the biggest products, services and technologies at NAMM. Moderated by Frank Alkyer of Music Inc. and UpBeat Daily magazines, the session featured a panel of gear experts and buyers who shopped the show floor to bring you their top picks, including Jim Tuerk of Reverb, Laura Penrose of Nick Rail Music and Penrose Strings, Geoff Metts of Five Star Guitars, Cyph Shah of Astro Audio Video Lighting, Robert Christie of A & G Central Music and Gayle Beacock of Beacock Music. Here are the winners in ...

5 Tips for Small Package Shipping

Shipping musical instruments, parts, accessories and equipment isn’t always easy, and it’s rarely inexpensive. If you're not moving shipments in high volumes, getting competitive rates ca...

Careers in Music: Your Tool to Create Opportunity

We work in one of the world’s most exciting industries, but too few people know about us. Ask someone what it means to have a music career, and they’ll likely picture a high school band d...

TEC Tracks: Innovations in Music Production — Tools and Techniques for Modern Studios

The music production landscape has been undergoing a transformative shift in recent years, driven by rapid technological advancements and evolving consumer expectations. This panel explor...

Strategies for Leading Through Change

Effective leadership through change is vital for any organization. Sarah Yule explores the parallels between musical key changes and strategic change management in today’s dynamic landsca...

TEC Tracks: Birth of Record Plant Recording Studios 1968-1978 ("Buzz Me in")

Moderator Mr. Bonzai and special guests celebrate a new book coming in the spring of 2025, documenting the formative decade of the world-famous Record Plant chain of recording studios. Th...

TEC Tracks: Pro Tools Updates, Tips and Techniques for 2025

Have you kept up with the evolution of Pro Tools? Are there functions and features that you may have missed along the way? In this TEC Tracks Studio Summit session from The 2025 NAMM Show...

NAMM U provides relevant and high-value educational programs for NAMM members. Free sessions at NAMM Shows—NAMM U Breakfast Sessions, the NAMM Idea Center and Retail Summits—and NAMM U Online highlight the best practices and ideas in the music products industry, helping industry professionals grow their businesses and careers. Please read this legal disclaimer about NAMM U educational programs.