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DEPARTMENTS
From the Floor Nuturing Supplier Relationships , By Steven Butterworth
News The latest MI industry updates
NAMM News Bringing the future into Focus with Education at The 2023 NAMM SHOW
Supplier Spotlight Launch Music , by Matt Bauer
Faces Samia O ’ Day , by Manus Hopkins
Business Matters Teach Music Online ’ s Carly Walton on Pivoting to Remote Teaching , by Manus Hopkins
Product News The latest products & technologies to hit the market
Advertisers ’ Index
Events
Classifieds
Endorser Update
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NAMM SHOW PREVIEW , PG . 20
FEATURES
The Past , Present & Future of The Twelfth Fret
By Manus Hopkins
The Twelfth Fret Guitarists ’ Pro Shop is one of Canada ’ s most renowned guitar stores , having been in business since 1977 . Here , we take a look into just how this little Toronto shop has lasted so long , weathering the rise of big box music stores , and what it means to the community it serves .
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CMT ’ s NAMM Show Preview
By Manus Hopkins
The 2023 NAMM Show in April marks the final steppingstone back to the normal January event attendees and exhibitors are used to . With more focus on music education this year , and more space for lesser-known , boutique manufacturers , this NAMM Show is set to be an interesting , informative , and enjoyable one . Departing NAMM President and CEO Joe Lammond gives CMT the scoop on what to expect this year , and why this is a NAMM Show you don ’ t want to miss .