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Creating a World of Music Making

We envision a world in which the joy of music making is a precious element of daily living for everyone; a world in which every child has a deep desire to learn music and a recognized right to be taught; and in which every adult is a passionate champion and defender of that right.

Help us bring the gift of music making into someone’s life by making a donation today.

Annual Fund

Join The NAMM Foundation Board of Directors and the NAMM Executive Committee in supporting The NAMM Foundation and its vision to create a world in which the joy of making music is a precious element of daily living for everyone. Learn more here.

Bill Collings Memorial Fund

Bill Collings

The Bill Collings Memorial Fund is established in loving memory of Bill who died July 14, 2017; he was the creative force behind Collings Guitars for over 40 years. Learn more here.

The Liz Reisman Fund for School Music Education

Liz Reisman

The Liz Reisman Fund for School Music Education was created to advance music education and honors the legacy and memory of former NAMM board member and music industry leader, Liz Reisman. Learn more to support school music education.

SWIM Fund (Smart Women In Music Fund)

SWIM Fund

The SWIM Fund (Smart Women In Music Fund) supports women in the music products industry in the development of their leadership proficiencies and aspirations. Donate to The SWIM Fund today. Learn more here.

Your Support Will Change Lives

Through its support of music making organizations that advance music education, research and advocacy, and preserve the rich heritage of music making, The NAMM Foundation is making lasting impacts - your financial gift will allow more people to make music and celebrate music education in communities across the US.

Advocating for Music Education

Music and the arts are vital to every child's education. Our SupportMusic Coalition offers tools and resources that validate the importance of music in the schools and help grow community support when tight budgets threaten music education programs.

Creating Music Making Opportunities for People of All Ages

Your support helps us to fund life-changing music making and music education experiences for thousands of people of all ages and levels of experience. From school children to wounded warriors and the elderly, these programs bring inspiration, education, healing and hope to a diverse array of music makers.
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Funding Groundbreaking Music Research

The Foundation has taken a global leadership role in funding scientific research on the mental, physical and emotional benefits of music making. We then promote the results of this groundbreaking research through the media, helping to validate the importance of music at every stage of life.
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Together, We Can Do More

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Teaching Guitar Workshops

Teaching Guitar Workshops trains music teachers to implement classroom guitar instruction.

Dallas Winds Symphony

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Dallas Winds Symphony

The NAMM Foundation’s grant supports Dallas Winds’ School Band Education Enrichment program for all DISD fifth grade students along with scholarships for Dallas Winds summer camp. Through these programs, students are immersed in honing their skills, broaden their musical horizons, and are transformed by the power of music.

“We are proud to partner with the Dallas Independent School District. In the last 5 years, our combined efforts have increased band participation by 43% in an urban district that has a declining overall enrollment. Thanks to the NAMM Foundation support we are expanding our reach annually,” shared Todd Toney, director of Education at Dallas Winds.

To learn more about the Dallas Winds Band Camp, click here.