Music Education

The 2023 NAMM Show graphic promoting NAMM Foundation programs

Innovation Meets Opportunity at The 2023 NAMM Show

The 2023 NAMM Show kicked off on April 13 and featured our signature programs, Music Education Days, GenNext and the Nonprofit Management Institute, and Million More Music Makers.
Photo of two kids taking violin lessons

December's More to Start Fewer to Quit — Tip to Help Grow Your Music Program

An open-source, monthly newsletter brought to you by the Music Achievement Council. Each month, this free resource will feature a recruiting idea, retention idea, and tip for success for music educators.
NAMM Show 2023 Million More Music Makers Initiative logo

NAMM's Million More Music Makers to Celebrate Guitar, Ukulele, and Bass in Classrooms and Communities

Teachers, students, leaders and staff of community music organizations, and all who believe in music are encouraged to participate and accelerate the vision that all people of every age and ability can make music.
The MIDI Fund

The NAMM Foundation and the MIDI Association announce the Launch of The MIDI Fund

Administered by The NAMM Foundation, the fund will serve to support projects and programs that advance engagement in music-making and the varied and unique options to make, create and explore music made possible by MIDI, the Musical Instrument Digital Interface that allows musical instruments to connect to computers, tablets, cell phones, and each other.
Music teacher helping student play flute

November's More To Start, Fewer To Quit - 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 will feature a recruiting idea, retention idea, and tip for success for music educators.
Middle School Students Making Music in a classroom

October's More to Start Fewer to Quit — 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 will feature a recruiting idea, retention idea, and tip for success for music educators.
Federal Funds Can Be Used for Music Education webinar on title IV Part A funding

Federal Funds Can Be Used for Music Education

Do you know that federal funds are available to every school district and can be used to support student learning in music and the arts? NAMM in collaboration with NAfME presented a webinar about how to apply for Title IV, Part A, or the Student Support and Academic Enrichment (SSAE) Program, and the Title I and Title II funding streams and the process.
The 2023 Best Communities for Music Education Web banner celebrating the winners

Deadline Extended Through Feb. 5: Apply Now for the Best Communities for Music Education Recognition from The NAMM Foundation

School districts and individual schools are encouraged to apply for national recognition.
Photo of the 2022 NAMM President Award Winners with NAMM President and CEO Joe Lamond at The 2022 NAMM Show in Anaheim

Applications for The President’s Innovation Award are Now Open

The application period for The NAMM Foundation’s President’s Innovation Award is now open. The annual award provides college music students focused on a career in music a stipend to attend The 2023 NAMM Show where they are invited to explore concepts, sessions, and technologies across music, pro audio, and entertainment technology.
NAMM Music Education Advocates standing on the balcony with Capitol in the background in Washignton DC

Former President's Innovation Award (PIA) Recipient Champions Music Education in The Halls of Congress

In September, emerging professional Emma Dawson had a unique opportunity to join NAMM and its Members in D.C. as they championed the importance of music education to the nation’s leaders.

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