Music Education

Upswell Summit

Saxophonist and Composer Grace Kelly Performs at Upswell Summit 2021

Join Rapper and Producer J.Dash in a Conversation with Grace Kelly, followed by a live virtual performance on October 22, 2021.
Mario Moody and George Quinlin discuss why it's important to participate in the First Performance National Day of Celebration

Host a First Performance National Day of Celebration Concert

Mario Moody, Director of Bands at The South Holland School District 115, and George Quinlan, CEO, Quinlan and Fabish, share tips for hosting a First Performance National Day of Celebration.
Elementary girl playing the recorder

The NAMM Foundation Announces Grants to 25 Music-Making Organizations

Grants will serve domestic and international organizations to continue vital music-making activities in support of creating a more musical world.
NAMM Show 2022 June 3-5, 2022

Transformation Awaits: The NAMM Show Announces Return to Anaheim in June 2022

The 2022 NAMM Show is a global industry homecoming to present three days of transformative business opportunities, know-how and connections at once-in-a-lifetime gathering. Learn more.
Masked piano student

Aerosol Study Mitigation Strategies For Performing Arts In Schools

The International Coalition Performing Arts Aerosol Study has released updated guidelines for music education classrooms for the fall. The guidance updates previous mitigation tactics with the understanding that states need to consult local and state COVID-19 guidance and transmission rates for appropriate mitigation adoption and adjust accordingly.
Boy playing an instrument in elementary school

Make This a Year of Celebration

This month's Music Achievement Council's MSFQ tips come from Glen Schneider, an instructor at VanderCook College of Music and Metea Valley High School Band.
The NAMM President’s Innovation Award

Courtney Blankenship Discusses the Importance of Bringing College Music Students to The NAMM Show

Meet Courtney Blankenship, the Director of Music Business at Western Illinois University. During our Q& A with her, she discusses the importance of bringing college music students to The NAMM Show.
The NAMM President’s Innovation Award

Meet NAMM President’s Innovation Award Recipient: Tiana Thakur

Meet NAMM President’s Innovation Award recipient, Tiana Thakur. The NAMM President’s Innovation Award honors college students who demonstrate excellence in the field of music and who are interested in pursuing a career in the music industry.
International Ukulele Symposium Webinar Series

Selecting Ukulele Festival & Workshop Experiences: Virtual and/or In-person

The fifth and final webinar in The International Ukulele Teaching Symposium series features Mary Agnes Krell from the Grand Northern Ukulele Festival, GRAMMY-award winning artists, Cathy Fink and Marcy Marxer of Community Music and Craig Chee and Sarah Maisel from Ukulele Festival Hawaii. Watch the webinar on demand.
Talking Up Music Education Podcast

Reimagining Music Ed on the Talking Up Music Education Podcast

Talking Up Music Education is a podcast from The NAMM Foundation about music education. Download and listen to episodes featuring artists who are reimagining music ed.

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