Smart Women in Music
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
On Sept. 24, 2020, leaders of Smart Women in Music (SWIM) convened in partnership with the NAMM Foundation and other industry changemakers for an educational and eye-opening seminar entitled, “Music
Continue readingSWIM Leaders Strive for Social Justice at NAMM Panel