Foundation News

Replay the Webinar: Making Music Online—How-to's for Ensembles

This webinar offers practical tips, how-to's and motivation to move your ensembles online. Replay the webinar today and share it with your network.
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A Note from Mary: NAMM Foundation Executive Director

I am writing, foremostly, with urgent hopes that this finds you, your family, friends and colleagues and organizations feeling well and doing okay. As we adapt to this period of new “normal,” The NAMM Foundation is offering resources to make music online, including learning and teaching music.
Talking Up Music Education Podcast

Finding One’s Zone of Genius: Inside Laura Escudé’s Journey from Classical Musician to Live Show Designer and Producer

Talking Up Music Education is a podcast from The NAMM Foundation about music education. Download and listen to episode 90 featuring violinist and music producer Laura Escudé.
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The Smart Women in Music (SWIM) Summit: a Four-day Immersion in Leadership and Education

Earlier this month Smart Women in Music (SWIM) held a summit in San Diego, California that offered a four-day immersion in leadership and education. The SWIM Fund supports women in the music products industry in the development of their leadership proficiencies and aspirations.
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2020 Best Communities For Music Education Districts

Congratulations to the 754 school districts that are among the Best Communities in the nation for music education. The award program recognizes outstanding efforts by teachers, administrators, parents, students and community leaders who have made music education part of a well-rounded education. Designations are made to districts and schools that demonstrate an exceptionally high commitment and access to music education.
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2020 Supportmusic Merit Awards Schools

Congratulations to the 148 schools that received the SupportMusic Merit Award (SMMA) from The NAMM Foundation! An SMMA Award is an opportunity for an individual school (public, private, parochial or charter) to be acknowledged for its commitment to music education. It is a "school-only" distinction awarded as part of the Best Communities for Music Education program.

Replay the Webinar: Making Music Online—How To's for Private and Group Lessons

Making Music Online: How-to’s for Private and Group Lessons. Replay the webinar today and share it with your network.

Replay the Webinar: Teaching and Learning Music Online

The NAMM Foundation, NAfME and the International Music Education Summit offered a free online workshop exploring teaching and learning resources. Replay the webinar today and share it with your network.
Talking Up Music Education Podcast

Touring Musician Scott Page Talks Supertramp, Being Kind to Everyone You Meet and Giving Back

Talking Up Music Education is a podcast from The NAMM Foundation about music education. Download and listen to episode 89 featuring Scott Page- a musician, technologist, entrepreneur and performer.
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Top 10 Instruments for Children to Learn to Play Music

Playing and learning music benefits people of all ages, including children—and, it’s proven to be fun.

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