RETAILER ASK THE WHAT DO YOU LOOK FORWARD TO MOST ABOUT ATTENDING THE 2026 NAMM SHOW?
“Where do we start? There’s a never-ending list of why we love The NAMM Show and all it offers! NAMM energizes us with industry insights, seeing our NAM- Mily, deepening our music advocacy commitment, and connecting with those who share our vi-
“We always look forward to see- ing what new and exciting products will be announced at the show, but more than anything else, we look forward to immersing ourselves in the unique, grand and exhilarating environment that The NAMM Show provides. That type of excitement often lasts with us all year long.” Rick Stokes, Buyer Gottschalk Music Center Merced, California
sion and mission. This year we’ll get to present sessions, attend the board meeting and cheer our friends on at the NAMM Retail Awards ceremony.” Jenna Day, Owner Day Violins Chantilly, Virginia
“As a nearly 100-year-old piano retailer, we use NAMM to connect with our manufacturing partners, discover new product trends, and deepen our commitment to music edu- cation and community engagement. With the acoustic piano industry in a period of reinvention, NAMM provides the inspiration and tools we need to keep bringing music into people’s lives.” Glenn Treibitz, President & CEO Hollywood Piano Pasadena, California
“Who doesn’t like playing in the world’s larg- est musical toy store? Now that we’ve been going to NAMM for a couple years though, we find that it’s the educational sessions that allow us to grow our small business.” Brian Stevenson, Owner Rocky Mountain Music Repair Broomfield, Colorado
“I mostly look forward to seeing all my NAMMily at the show. I like seeing vendor reps and people I usually only email or talk to on the phone. Plus, it’s great to commiserate and share stories with my fel- low music retailers. I love working in the music products industry. We have many great people. Also, the weather in California is always a welcome break from the cold of Kansas.” Kevin Damm, Founder & President Damm Music Center Wichita, Kansas
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