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Artist Spotlight: Dr. Adam Gaines – A Life in Trumpet and Jazz At Heid Music, we’re proud to support musicians who not only perform at the highest level but also inspire the next generation. Dr. Adam Gaines is a trumpet player, educator, and community leader whose musical journey has taken him from Kentucky to concert halls across the globe—and right here to Green Bay, WI. Dr. Gaines is an Associate Professor of Music at the University of Wisconsin–Green Bay, where …

Building Bridges in Music: A Conversation with Jake Connolly of Connolly Music Group At Heid Music, we’re always looking to spotlight the people and partnerships that help shape the music industry from the inside out. In this episode, I had the pleasure of sitting down with Jake Connolly: President of Connolly Music Group, NAMM Board Member, and a passionate advocate for music education and innovation. From his family’s legacy in the orchestral string world to pioneering new tools f …

Heid Music Heads to NAMM 2025: Exploring the Future of Music Together Heid Music is thrilled to announce our upcoming trip to The NAMM Show, the world’s premier gathering of the music industry, happening January 21–25, 2025, in Anaheim, California. Hosted by the National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM), this iconic event is much more than a trade show—it’s where the global music community comes together to learn, connect, and discover the future of music. …