Music Education

President Innovation Award

The NAMM Foundation Announces The 2017 President’s Innovation Award Recipients

"It was life changing. NAMM is filled with professionals in the music industry, which creates endless networking opportunities. I left NAMM more motivated than ever to further my career within the music industry."-Jeremy McCool, Western Illinois University, 1st year, Graduate Student
Vince Gill

Vince Gill and Emmylou Harris, and Their Quest to Making Musical Impact

Talking Up Music Education is a podcast from The NAMM Foundation about music education. Download episode twelve today!
Mumford and Sons

Deering Banjos and Mumford & Sons Partner in Support of The NAMM Foundation

Deering Banjos gives back

MAC Corner: It’s Time to Refill the Ranks

Charlie Menghini, president, professor of Music and director of bands at VanderCook College of Music in Chicago, Illinois as well as the educational advisor to The Music Achievement Council (MAC) provides insight into bringing the next generation into the music education profession.

Arkansas Students Benefit from The Mr. Holland’s Opus Foundation

Lead Hill Schools in Arkansas is a grantee of The Mr. Holland’s Opus Foundation (MHOF). With support from The NAMM Foundation, MHOF donated $19,000 worth of instruments to the school over the summer in order to set the school up for success for the upcoming school year.
California Music Education Advocacy Action Alert

California Music Education Advocacy Action Alert!

With your help, all students in California may benefit from the opportunities to learn and grow with music.
Talking Up Music Education Podcast

Artists Ben Folds, Ben Vereen, and NY Times’ David Brooks Talk the Importance of Music Education with Arts Leaders in New Talking Up Music Education Podcast

The “Talking Up Music Education” podcast is produced by The NAMM Foundation and features artists, teachers, parents, students and community leaders who share inspiring stories of advancing arts education and policy.

Gard Scholarship Award Recipient, Kelly Riordan, Reflects on Working for A NAMM Retailer

As a Gard Scholarship Award Recipient in 2016, Kelly Riordan gained experience in the music products industry, working with NAMM Member Hartland Music. While there, she was able to learn about and connect with the industry firsthand, selling music products and running a large conservatory.
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MAC Corner: How To Use Advocacy Stats To Your Best Advantage

Music education advocate Marcia Neel provides tips on how to use stats to improve your messaging.

A Past NAMM Innovation Award Student Shares Her Success

As a President’s Innovation Award Winner in 2015, Rebecca Scholldorf attended her first NAMM Show in Anaheim, where she was able to learn about and connect with the industry firsthand. We followed up with Rebecca to discuss her experience at The NAMM Show and life after college.

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