Foundation News

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.
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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.
Talking Up Music Education Podcast

Music Education: The Storytellers

Talking Up Music Education is a podcast from The NAMM Foundation about music education. Download and listen to episodes featuring storytellers Rich Redmond, Emmy Lou Harris and Vince Gill.
Talking Up Music Education Podcast

The Next Generation: College Music Students & Young Professionals

Talking Up Music Education is a podcast from The NAMM Foundation about music education. Download and listen to episodes featuring college music students and young professionals.
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.
Summer NAMM

NAMM Foundation Events at 2021 Summer NAMM

Planning your Summer NAMM schedule, July 15-16? NAMM members, college music students/faculty, music educators, and music and arts organizations are invited to attend NAMM Foundation events. See you there!

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