NAMM Affiliates
NAMM Foundation
Mission: Advancing active participation in music making across the lifespan by supporting scientific research, philanthropic giving and public service programs from the international music products industry.
NAMM FoundationBoys & Girls Clubs of America
NAMM and the Boys & Girls Clubs of America have formed an alliance to bring after-school music programs to clubs nationwide. Designed to serve children ages 5 to 12, the "Music Makers" program uses games to teach kids about music and promote social and emotional growth after school. Program participants use guitars, drums and hand percussion, to learn about music making in a fun, relaxed environment.
With over 3,700 clubs nationwide, the program has the potential to reach 4.5 million children who attend Boys and Girls Clubs across the nation. BGCA clubs will be encouraged to partner with their local NAMM Member music retailer for expert advice, sales and ongoing service.
GAMA-Guitar Teacher Workshops
In 1995, GAMA, NAMM and MENC launched a program to train music teachers to start guitar programs in middle and high schools. It is estimated that over the years the program has trained 650 teachers, and has introduced the guitar to 208,650 students, 38,850 of which have purchased their own guitar. Go to the GAMA site for guitar industry information, guitar programs and contests.
Grammy Foundation
The GRAMMY® Foundation, a non-profit arm of the Recording Academy, has a challenging responsibility to bring national attention to important issues such as the value of music and arts education and preserving our rich cultural legacy for future generations. At the GRAMMY Foundation site you can find news and Grammy in the Schools information.