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Day 94. Chat with Tommy Thayer from KISS at NAMM 2015 on our Countdown to NAMM 2016

October 18, 2015

Continuing on our Countdown to NAMM. Here on Day 94, we would like to bring to you our chat with Tommy Thayer of KISS from NAMM 2015. One of our highlights from our NAMM 2015 coverage was when we checked out Tommy’s new Limited Edition White Lightning Signature Les Paul by Epiphone and highlighting the Hughes and Kettner Tritone amp. You can check out more about his Guitar by visiting http://www.epiphone.com/News/Features/2015/New-for-Spring-2015.aspx and Hughes and Kettner for the Triamp Mark 3 here: http://hughes-and-kettner.com/. We had the chance to briefly chat with Tommy at the Hughes and Kettner booth and you can watch it here: In addition to Tommy meeting fans and signing autographs, he made a special guest appearance at the NAMM JAM 2015 performing two songs with headliners, Steel Panther. It was an amazing treat and everyone was on their feet as they played KISS’s I Like It Loud and Steel Panther’s Gangbang at the Old Folks Home. It was awesome to see Tommy shred and rock the crowd with his intense energy. Check out a video from [Read More]

Day 95.Newzik Sheet Music reader app is on our Countdown to NAMM 2016

October 17, 2015

Continuing on our Countdown to NAMM. Here on Day 95, we would like to feature a new app, NEWZIK described as the smartest sheet music reader app. NEWZIK is the first connected music score app, tailor-made for bands. Newzik is a music start-up in the High Tech industry. Located both in France and Israel, Newzik aims at expanding its activity around the world with a unique goal: provide the best tools to read and play music with your band. Currently on beta stage, join us to build an app that suits you the best! Newzik will be exhibiting at NAMM 2016. Last month Newzik was utilized in the first show of “Gospel sur la Colline”, a French show at Folies Bergère where all the musicians will play with Newzik. It was definitely proving that the digital revolution is underway. Newzik helps you create and organize your music library, rehearse and play on stage with your iPad. Joining the Newzik Project means: integrating an exclusive team of passionate beta-testers turning your iPad or iPhone into a [Read More]

Day 96. 2016 Best Communities for Music Education Survey on our Countdown to NAMM 2016

October 16, 2015

Continuing on our Countdown to NAMM. Here on Day 96, we would like to feature Best Communities for Music Education Survey is now open! The program applauds schools and districts commitment to providing comprehensive music education. In a time where so many school districts have removed music and sports education from their curriculum, other schools are doing everything in their power to keep the music alive. Sometimes, music class could the one class that keeps a child involved in their school and continue their education. We have met so many musicians who have told us how their band or music class kept them wanting to go back to school. It was their release or outlet for them to create and we applaud the schools and districts who are working hard at supporting music! School districts and schools across the country have the opportunity to receive national recognition for their commitment to providing students with access to comprehensive music education. NAMM Foundations 2016 Best Communities for Music Education (district) and SupportMusic Merit Award (individual school) [Read More]

Day 97. Recreational Music Making on our Countdown to NAMM 2016

October 15, 2015

Continuing on our Countdown to NAMM. Here on Day 97, we would like to feature Recreational Music Making. As we all know, life can be stressful with it’s ups and downs. One thing that I always turn to help in those situations is music. The power of music is amazing and so many people find themselves getting recharged and ready to go after listening or playing music. During NAMM 2016, make sure to make time for the Recreational Music Making sessions in the RMM Forum. For more information head over to https://www.nammfoundation.org/articles/2015-09-02-recreational-music-making-2016-namm-show RMM programming includes a full day of music making on Sunday, January 24 in the NAMM Member Center: Recorder circle, 10 a.m. Harmonica circle, 11:30 a.m. Music Making parade (multi-instrument), 12:45 p.m. Ukulele circle, 1:30 p.m. Bring your island spirit. No experience required. Brought to you by The NAMM Foundation and Kala Brand Music. Trumpet circle at 3 p.m. Join us for the second annual trumpet circle focused on fostering brass playing at the elementary level. Brought to you by The [Read More]

Day 98. The She Rocks Awards on our Countdown to NAMM 2016

October 14, 2015

Continuing on our Countdown to NAMM. Here on Day 98, we would like to feature The She Rocks Awards. This is the fourth annual Awards show celebrating women in the music industry. The She Rocks Awards pays tribute to women who display leadership and stand out within the music industry. Previous award recipients include female industry leaders Sheila E, Colbie Caillat, Orianthi, The Bangles, Dinah Gretsch, Janie L. Hendrix, Mary Peavey and more. 2016 SHE ROCKS AWARDS at the NAMM Show FRIDAY, JANUARY 22, 2016 7:00 P.M. – 9:00 P.M. Anaheim Hilton Hotel, Anaheim, CA Tickets for the Awards show are available and can be purchased by heading over to: BUY TICKETS. The show has sold out every year so make sure to pick up your tickets early! This year we’ll be honoring a wide variety of amazing women in the industry includingJennifer Batten, Amy Heidemann of Karmin, Leslie Ann Jones of Skywalker Sound,Mindy Abovitz of Tom Tom Magazine, Mona Tavakoli & Becky Gebhardt of the Rock Camp For Girls L.A. and Raining Jane, [Read More]

Day 99. The 2016 TEC Awards on our Countdown to NAMM 2016

October 13, 2015

Continuing on our Countdown to NAMM. Here on Day 99, we would like to feature the 31st Annual TEC Awards. The Technical Excellence and Creativity Awards celebrate the best in professional audio and sound production. Voting begins December 1st, with winners announced at a Saturday evening, January 23, 2016 awards event held in the Anaheim Hilton’s Pacific Ballroom and via a live event web stream during the 2016 NAMM Show. The President and CEO of NAMM, Joe Lamond comments, “The story of our industry, and for that matter, the story of NAMM is not some sterile business-school myth. It is the story of passionate individuals who followed their dreams and against all obstacles persevered and succeeded in making the world a more musical place. The TEC Awards and the TEC Hall of Fame honors these pioneers for their vision and service and we are grateful for their contributions.” In the category of Audio Apps for Smartphones & Tablets, companies with technology that extends the reach and connectivity of concert sound systems in venues [Read More]

Day 100. The NAMM App is our feature on our Countdown to NAMM 2016

October 12, 2015

We are starting our Countdown to NAMM. Here on Day 100, we would like to feature the NAMM app. The NAMM app can easily be downloaded to your mobile device and provides all the show information you need to know. Some of the features of the NAMM app are below: Browse exhibitors, mark them as favorites and locate them on the exhibit hall map Create a personal schedule of educational sessions by adding to the “My Schedule” feature Sync your personal app schedule across multiple devices Reference helpful maps to find your way around the show, map to meeting rooms and check out the best routes across the exhibit hall based on your location Stay up-to-date with real time alerts on show information and exhibitor news Follow the social media buzz on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram—add to the conversation using #NAMM Browse Anaheim restaurants and other local places, reference general information about the show and much more! Downloading the App Is Easy For all web-enabled devices, simply point your mobile browser to m.core-apps.com/namm16 to be automatically directed to the proper [Read More]