Summer NAMM 2021

Our Conversations From SNAMM 2021

We had some amazing conversations with some of our industries best and brightest at the summer NAMM show. Check out all 12 of the episodes we recorded below:

Adam Levin of Chuck Levin’s Washington Music Center

 
 

Mark Anzlec of Reverb.com

In this episode we sat down with Mark Anzelc, Sales Engagement Manager at Reverb.com from our booth at the summer NAMM show. It's always good to see Mark, he has great insight into how to maximize your potential on Reverb.

 
 

Glen McCarthy of Teaching Guitar Workshops/GAMA

In this episode we sat down with Glen McCarthy, Executive Director of Teaching Guitar Workshops and board member of GAMA (Guitar & Accessories Manufacturers Association). Glen is a wealth of knowledge and his passion for music education is as inspiring as it is important.

Check out https://www.discoverguitar.com/ for more info on GAMA

Check out https://www.guitaredunet.org/ for more info on Teaching Guitar Workshops

 
 

James Tsaptsinos of KMC Music

James Tsaptsinos, VP of Global Sales for KMC Music sat down with us at our booth during the 2021 Summer NAMM show. We talk about everything from what is going on at KMC to James' own podcast. We had a great time talking with him!

 

 

Gamal Nagi of Grover Tuners/Trophy Music Products

In this episode we sat down with Gamal Nagi of Grover Tuners/Trophy Music Products. We had a great time talking tuners and more!

Check out their website for more info.

 

Allen McBroom of Backstage Music

In this episode we sat down with Allen McBroom, owner of Backstage Music in Starkville, MS. Allen is an industry vet and stays connected to the industry via the iMSO and as a columnist for The Music & Sound Retailers magazine.


Ted Burger of Hanser Music Group

In this episode we sat down with Ted Burger, President of Hanser Music Group. Ted and his team are doing some really great work, check out https://hansermusicgroup.com/ for more info on what they are up to.


Evan Vallis of LPD Music International

In this episode we sat down with Evan Vallis of LPD Music International. Evan and his team at LPD are a full-line musical instrument, accessories, and pro audio equipment distributor based out of Michigan. Check out https://www.lpdmusic.com/ for more info!


Brian Berk of The Music & Sound Retailer

In this episode we sat down with Brian Berk, editor in chief of The Music & Sound Retailer. We always enjoying seeing Brian and having the chance to sit down and talk.

Check out their website for more from Brian and his team.


Jack Schwarz of Fano Guitars

In this episode we sat down with industry legend Jack Schwarz. Jack is a wealth of knowledge and his energy and passion are inspiring. We talk everything from his time with Fender to what he is up to now with Fano Guitars. Check out what Jack and his team are up to here.


Tony & Andrew of EMD Music

In this episode we sat down with Tony Graham and Andrew Swift of EMD Music to talk what they have been up to. For more info on EMD visit: https://www.emdmusic.com/


Squiggy DiGiacomo of The Music Experience

In this episode we sat down with the great Squiggy DiGiacomo of The Music Experience. Squiggy is always a ton of fun, we discuss what he has been been up to and what is on the horizon. Check out http://themusicexperience.com/ for more info.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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