Music Authority in Cumming, a Northeast Suburb of Atlanta, has been named a Top 100 Dealer by the National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM), the global association of music products and music retailers. The award honors retail music dealers who demonstrate exceptional commitment to their stores, neighborhoods, and customers and share a vision to create a more musical world through their local communities. The award will be presented in January during NAMM’s Believe in Music Week, the online global gathering to unify and support the people who bring music to the world.
“Music is about inspiration, transformation and is the universal language that connects us all,” says Melissa Loggins, owner of Music Authority, “We are honored to receive this award and we believe that even in tough times we can’t let the music stop. Music binds, heals and restores hope.”
NAMM’s Top 100 Dealer Awards spotlight the industry’s very best music product retailers. To determine the list, an independent panel of judges reviewed hundreds of submissions rated across categories that include customer service, innovation, music advocacy, store design, marketing, and sales promotions and are scored in accordance to determine the Top 100 list.
As part of the awards submission process, Music Authority’s entry will be evaluated for one of several awards, including the “Innovation Award,” “Best Community Retail Store,” and the coveted “Dealer of the Year” Award. Music Authority is encouraging all fans and local community members to vote for the store in the “Top 100 Customers’ Choice Award,” a special award given to the recipient of the most votes from their community. Vote for the store here: TopDealer.NAMM.org
Believe in Music is the online, global gathering to unite and support the people who bring music to the world. Held over the week of January 18, the gathering will feature a mix of comprehensive programming and professional education at BelieveinMusic.tv, as well as an interactive marketplace to connect buyers and sellers – all designed to elevate the innovation and inspiration found across the industry while offering support for those most deeply affected by COVID. The event will also offer live music, content and product discovery for all who believe in music, helping connect music makers and enthusiasts across the world.
To learn more about Music Authority please visit MusicAuthority.com or on Facebook/MusicAuthority or visit the store location and backroom venue at 123 Merchants Square, Cumming, GA 30040.
To learn more about NAMM and the Top 100 Dealer Awards, please visit: https://www.namm.org/believe-in-music-week/top-dealer-awards.
Register to attend Believe in Music week at https://attend.believeinmusic.tv/.
About NAMM
The National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM) is the not-for-profit association with a mission to strengthen the $17 billion music products industry and promote the pleasures and benefits of making music. NAMM’s activities and programs are designed to promote music-making to people of all ages. NAMM is comprised of approximately 10,400 Member companies located in more than 104 countries. For more information about NAMM or the proven benefits of making music, interested parties can visit www.namm.org, call 800-767-NAMM (6266), or follow the organization on Facebook, Twitter , and YouTube.
About Music Authority
Founded in 2002, Music Authority is an entertainment destination and gathering place for music lovers to share, celebrate and collaborate. Music Authority empowers musicians to reach beyond their potential through dedicated instruction, world-class facilities, music equipment sales, rental and repair; formation of rock bands to building confidence through family, expert and peer support networks and community-service projects.
Recognized as one of the Top 100 Music Stores in the World five years running for 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, and 2019; Music Authority has been the cornerstone of the North Georgia music scene for almost two decades.
We have earned a reputation for amazing customer service, carry an incredible selection of instruments and gear at low prices, and have in house repair shop that can take care of most of your instruments service needs.
Music Authority is also known for and continually sets the benchmarks for top quality student experiences and professional instruction opportunities for music lessons. Music Authority’s students have gone on to study at schools like Belmont, Middle Tennessee, North Georgia, UGA, Georgia Southern, and KSU.
The educational experience is committed to helping musicians by providing several collaborative and creative performance programs for our students. In their own venue, The Back Room, Music Authority hosts various workshops throughout the year. Keep an eye on the events page for the latest updates on what’s going on at Music Authority.
Beyond the traditional lesson, Music Authority also offers opportunities to intern in sound production, musical event planning, and learn beginning guitar repair.
Join us at www.musicauthorityinc.com, Youtube/musicauthorityga, @musicauthority2 and Facebook/musicauthority. We are #MusicAuthorityFamily!
