Frank Alkyer

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Oral History Information

Interview Date
Job Title
President
Company Name
Music Inc. Magazine

Frank Alkyer has asked a lot of questions. As a writer and editor of Music Inc., he has interviewed music retailers and suppliers alike. In addition as a writer and editor for DownBeat Magazine, Frank has interviewed countless jazz and big band performers. With this background, you can imagine how meaningful it was for the NAMM team to have the opportunity to interview Frank for the Oral History program. Frank has been an active member of the industry supporting music educational programs, as well as professional development efforts such as the series of sessions he has hosted at various industry events such as the NAMM show and NASMD. In 2022 we were able to capture a second interview with Frank, mostly covering his views on the Best In Show program, which is held during the NAMM Show. At the time of his second interview, Frank was the President of Music Inc. and UpBeat Daily, and Editor and Publisher of DownBeat! So, at last, it was our turn to ask him some questions!