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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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SupportMusic State Coalition Forms to Advance Arts Education in Indiana

Newly formed Indiana Arts Education Network (IAEN) seeks to advance and accelerate ESSA at the state level.

From Mozart To Mr. Rogers: Literacy, Music And The Brain

Benefits of music research from Dr. Nina Kraus Featured on KPBS.
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Talking Up Music Education: The Global Perspective on Excellence

Talking Up Music Education is a podcast from The NAMM Foundation about music education. Download episode ten today!
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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.

A Look Into Dallas Wind Symphony’s Band Camp: By Alum, Juan Alonso

The NAMM Foundation supports their summer band camp that provides at-risk and underserved students from the Dallas Independent School District the chance to attend a unique summer band camp presented by the professional musicians of The Dallas Wind Symphony.

Oklahoma City Schools Provide Instruments to Eager Band Students

The important role of music education is on display in Oklahoma City.

Tip for Music Educators: Advocate by Telling Your Story

Tips for Success brought to you by the Music Achievement Council help answer a range of questions, from how to prepare an instrument replacement plan to how to expand the learning power of music. These tips are complemented by short videos.

A Successful 2016 Make Music Day By The Numbers

On June 21, millions on people joined together worldwide to make and enjoy music on Make Music Day.

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