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John Altman
- Oral History
John Altman, the world-renowned composer, grew up in a musically rich family and found his own passion for music at an very young age.
Music and the Public Good: Bridging our Distances at the University of South Carolina
- Issues and Advocacy
The University of South Carolina School of Music community responds to today's public health and social justice challenges with an initiative to reinvigorate...
Worldful of Pianos with Steinway & Sons and the Lang Lang International Music Foundation
- Issues and Advocacy
https://ww1.namm.org/issues-and-advocacy/music-education/worldful-pianos-steinway-sons-and-lang-lang
Over the past three years, Roomful of Pianos has become a highly anticipated event at The NAMM Show, bringing unforgettable performances for 10 pianos, 20...
Best Practices for Learning to Play the Ukulele Online: The International Ukulele Teaching Symposium
- Issues and Advocacy
https://ww1.namm.org/issues-and-advocacy/music-education-days/best-practices-learning-play-ukulele-online
COVID-19 has necessitated a massive switch to virtual learning.
Teaching Ukulele After COVID! The International Ukulele Teaching Symposium
- Issues and Advocacy
Over the past 10 months of COVID teaching has looked very different.
What We Know Works! The International Ukulele Teaching Symposium
- Issues and Advocacy
https://ww1.namm.org/issues-and-advocacy/music-education-days/what-we-know-works-international-ukulele-teaching
There are a variety of methods used to teach someone to play the ukulele: A school classroom, a community-based recreation center, attending a myriad of...
The 2021 Grand Rally for Music Education: Celebrating the Joys and Benefits of Music Education
- Issues and Advocacy
The 2021 Grand Rally for Music Education celebrates the enduring joys and benefits of music education now and in all times and a shared commitment to advocate...
Careers in Music Summit Featuring Grace Kelly
- Issues and Advocacy
What does it take to have a successful career in the music industry? Find out firsthand at this special session, hosted by NAMM President and CEO Joe Lamond.
The Golden Brick with Eric Whitacre and Imogen Heap
- Issues and Advocacy
Grammy winners Eric Whitacre (composer, conductor, lyricist and creator of the Virtual Choir) and ground-breaking singer-songwriter, Imogen Heap (MI.MU gloves...
Nonprofit Management Institute: Board Chair/Executive Leader Partnership
- Issues and Advocacy
The balance between operational and strategic leadership is crucial to the success of the 21st century nonprofit.
Diversity in Marketing
- NAMM U Post
During Believe in Music Week, Smart Women in Music (SWIM) hosted a session to explore diversity in marketing. Hear from experts Liza Cruz of Red Shoes and...
Allee Willis
- Blog Post
In 2018, Songwriter Allee Willis shared how growing up near Motown inspired her amazing career as
NAMM Advocacy Alert Webinar Recording
- Issues and Advocacy
Become a champion for music education as part of March Music in Our School Month.
Brenda Russell
- Oral History
Brenda Russell had a series of hit R&B recordings in the 1970s, 80s and 90s including “Piano In The Dark” and “So Good, So Right.” The succes
5 Creative Ways to Manage Cash During a Pandemic
- NAMM U Post
How can you manage, and maybe even improve, cash flow during these turbulent times? Here, music industry financial experts Alan Friedman, CPA, and Daniel Jobe...
How to Increase Sales With Facebook, Instagram and Google Digital Ads
- NAMM U Post
Discover how to boost your sales and profits with Facebook, Instagram and Google advertising. Tracy Hoeft of Amplify 11 has managed more than 100 million ad...
Ernie Watts
- Oral History
Ernie Watts is the answer to the question - who was playing the “mystery horn” on Frank Zappa’s The Grand Wazoo album?
Select Believe in Music Week Content Available on Namm.org
- Article
https://ww1.namm.org/believe-in-music-week-2021/articles/select-believe-music-week-content-available
Thank you for participating in Believe in Music Week! The online portal has officially closed, but much of the educational and entertainment content lives on.
András Simonyi
- Oral History
András Simonyi grew up listening to traditional Yiddish and Hungarian folk music, but his true love was rock and roll music.
Lance "KC" Jackson
- Oral History
Lance “KC” Jackson was always the one to fix the instruments in the band growing up.
Bill Reeves
- Oral History
Bill Reeves saw a production of Peter Pan as a kid and was fascinated with how the sets changed and how the actors could fly.
Sherry Klein
- Oral History
Sherry Klein grew up outside of New York City during the height of the folk scene.
Frédéric Brun
- Oral History
Frédéric Brun grew up in Paris, France and has been playing the violin since age 6.
Jerry Blavat
- Oral History
Jerry Blavat was a DJ and radio broadcaster with a lot of energy!
Email Marketing Tips to Increase Sales by 3x
- NAMM U Post
In this session, Ayana Webb, founder of The Musical Webb, reveals how she maximized her revenue and customer base with the power of email marketing. She shares...
How to Systematically Improve Your Customer Experience
- NAMM U Post
Two years ago, Amro Music sought to revolutionize its customer experience for the next decade. In this session, Amro Music President CJ Averwater shares the...
Peter Goodrich
- Oral History
Peter Goodrich grew up playing piano and got into the music business when he began a job at Lyon & Healy as an assistant to the manager.
Social Media in 2021: 5 Ways Your Strategy Must Evolve
- NAMM U Post
In the last year, people have been spending more time than ever online, platforms have evolved and tactics that have worked in the past aren’t having the same...
What You Must Know About Your Social Media Metrics
- NAMM U Post
Often, achieving viral status on Facebook, YouTube, Instagram and other platforms feels good but means nothing. Find out what metrics actually matter to your...
Music Retail: The Game Has Changed—It’s Better (Featuring The Retail Doctor)
- NAMM U Post
https://ww1.namm.org/nammu/management-industry/music-retail-game-has-changed%E2%80%94it%E2%80%99s-better
Few know what must be done to adapt to new COVID-era realities like Bob Phibbs, an internationally recognized business strategist. And in this special session...