Smart Women in Music
The SWIM Fund NAMM Show scholarship program seeks to support women with goals to connect, support, and grow as professionals and leaders, and contribute to the development of the music products industry. … Continue readingSWIM Scholarship Applications Now Open
rtin & Co has issued a statement announcing the passing of Diane Martin, chair of the Martin Guitar Charitable Foundation, after a lengthy battle with breast cancer. … Continue readingIn Memoriam: Diane Martin
Smart Women in Music offers its deepest condolences to Kit’s family, as well as her family at C.F. Martin & Co as we mourn the loss of one of our most inspiring SWIM summiteers. … Continue readingIn Memoriam: Kit Culpepper
The Smart Women in Music Fund (SWIM) is pleased to announce the nineteen women selected to attend the 2nd Annual SWIM Leadership Summit, October 12-15, 2021, at the NAMM Headquarters in Carlsbad, CA. … Continue readingSWIM Season 2 Kicks Off With Focus on Mental Health
The Smart Women in Music Fund (SWIM) is pleased to announce the nineteen women selected to attend the 2nd Annual SWIM Leadership Summit, October 12-15, 2021, at the NAMM Headquarters in Carlsbad, CA. … Continue reading19 Women Selected to Participate in 2nd Annual SWIM Leadership Summit
When it comes to advancing DEI initiatives, dialogue is critical. “SWIM Masters” podcast guest Hilary B. Jones shows us how to foster the right conversations, right now … Continue readingHow to Start DEI Conversations in the Workplace
Janet D’Addario, a prodigious creative and philanthropic force throughout the world, and wife of D’Addario Chairman, Jim D’Addario, died on June 14 in her home, surrounded by her entire family. She was 72. … Continue readingRemembering Janet D’Addario (1948-2021), Co-Founder of D’Addario & Co., and Former President of Providence House
Self-professed, former “fraud” Hilary Brown, currently the director of marketing at Kyser Musical Products, offers sound advice for learning to cope with self-doubt … Continue reading3 Tips to Overcome Imposter Syndrome
Bernice Ash, a retail visionary who spearheaded the expansion of the Sam Ash family-owned music store empire, and broadened inventory for the chain across multiple new categories, passed away on
Continue readingRemembering Bernice Ash (1930-2020), Music Retail Pioneer
Viola Smith, a veteran drummer whose command of the instrument and consistent body of work helped to further equity and inclusion in the big band movement and the music industry
Continue readingSaluting Viola Smith (1912-2020), Drummer and Industry Trailblazer