Music Education

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More to Start, Fewer to Quit-June's Tips to Help Grow Your Music Program

An open-source, monthly newsletter brought to you by the Music Achievement Council. Each month, this free resource features a recruiting idea, retention idea, and tip for the success of music educators.
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NAMM and The NAMM Foundation Unite the Music Industry in support of LA Wildfire Relief Efforts for Local Schools, Musicians and Nonprofits in the Region

NAMM (The National Association of Music Merchants), the largest global not-for-profit music trade organization, and The NAMM Foundation announced today that after an initial $50,000 donation from the NAMM Foundation in January prior to the 2025 NAMM Show, and with additional fundraising and efforts from the global music industry, a combined total of $134,000 in overall fire relief has been distributed to impacted musical organizations in the region.

More to Start, Fewer to Quit-May's Tips to Help Grow Your Music Program

An open-source, monthly newsletter brought to you by the Music Achievement Council. Each month, this free resource features a recruiting idea, retention idea, and tip for the success of music educators.
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NAMM Foundation Awards Over 1,000 Schools and Districts as Best Communities for Music Education

Now in its 26th year, schools and districts across the United States receive this honor for their commitment and support of music education
2025 Best Communities for Music Education Winners

2025 SupportMusic Merit Award Schools

Congratulations to the 87 schools that received the SupportMusic Merit Award (SMMA) from The NAMM Foundation!
2025 Best Communities for Music Education Winners

2025 Best Communities for Music Education Districts

Congratulations to the 935 school districts that are among the Best Communities in the nation for music education.

Call for Proposals for The 2026 NAMM Show

Presenters are invited to submit sessions for consideration for The 2026 NAMM Show.

More to Start, Fewer to Quit-April's Tips to Help Grow Your Music Program

An open-source, monthly newsletter brought to you by the Music Achievement Council. Each month, this free resource features a recruiting idea, retention idea, and tip for the success of music educators.
2025 Lamond GenNext scholarship winners

Celebrating the Next Wave of Music Industry Leaders: Meet 3 Lamond GenNext Scholarship Recipients

Three university students — a flutist, a vocalist and a percussionist — immersed themselves in instrument demos, music tech, education, and live bands at The 2025 NAMM Show, all because they dared to share why they aspire to careers in the music industry.
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More to Start, Fewer to Quit-March's Tips to Help Grow Your Music Program

An open-source, monthly newsletter brought to you by the Music Achievement Council. Each month, this free resource features a recruiting idea, retention idea, and tip for success for music educators.

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