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The National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM) invites college music majors and university music faculty to attend the "NAMM Generation Next" program at the 2013 NAMM Show. This unique program offers professional development sessions and networking opportunities to help students explore careers and connections within the music products industry.

A first-of-its-kind study outlines the actual costs of a comprehensive k-12 music education program. The research funded by the National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM) Foundation’s Sounds of Learning research initiative, calculates a cost for music education averaging $187 per student annually in the sample school district.

The National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM) is pleased to announce that Zach Phillips will be joining the association staff as Director of Professional Development this fall. Phillips comes to NAMM from his previous position as Editor at Maher Publications’ Music Inc and UpBeat Daily.

National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM) will co-host arts events at the 2012 national political conventions in partnership with Americans for the Arts, The Recording Academy, The United States Conference of Mayors and the local arts councils. The events, including a policy conversation and a concert, are designed to highlight the important role of arts and arts education in public policy as the major political parties lay out their visions for the future. 

Just in time for back-to-school, teen bands have the chance to showcase their talent by entering NAMM’s fourth annual SchoolJam USA, a national teen battle of the bands. Starting today, middle and high school teens with a passion for music can help promote their schools’ music education programs, by entering the SchoolJam USA competition at www.schooljamusa.com.

From networking with current vendors and scoping out new brands to learning at NAMM U sessions and taking in the Nashville nightlife, the music industry stayed busy during a fun and productive three days in Nashville for Summer NAMM. The National Association of Music Merchant’s (NAMM) event held July 12-14 is timed to line up with product releases for the holiday buying season complimenting January's The NAMM Show.

Alto Music wins ‘Dealer of the Year,’ while other retailers take home wins in ‘Best of’ categories, as the National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM) recognizes excellence in music products and instruments retail. The Top 100 Dealer awards celebrate the best business practices by U.S. retailers, as the music products industry gathers in Nashville for the Summer NAMM show.

2012 Summer NAMM Public Day July 14

The National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM) will open the typically trade-only event, Summer NAMM held in Nashville, Tenn. to all for Public Day on Saturday, July 14th. Summer NAMM's Public Day offers a rare opportunity for everyone to see, and in some cases play, the latest music instruments and products from over 350 exhibitors representing many more brands.

The National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM) welcomes 74 first-time exhibitors to the annual Summer NAMM musical instrument and products trade show. Summer NAMM opens July 12-14 at the convention center in Nashville, Tenn. New-to-Summer NAMM companies, many of which represent multiple brands, make up 20% of the total number of exhibitors.  

Visitors to Nashville this July 12-14, will have access to two simultaneous business events on July 12. Summer NAMM and PLASA Focus: Nashville have arranged for attendees to easily gain access to both events with just one badge, and at no extra cost.

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