Membership
Current Member Benefits
As a NAMM Member, you are an industry insider with access to hot new products that set your business up for success, free professional education, discounts on business services and the opportunity to network with retailers just like you who are passionate about music.
Member Business Services
NAMM is always looking for ways to help its Members save time and money. Thanks to the group-buying power of more than 9,000 Members, the association is able to do just that by negotiating with companies to provide the most competitive business products, rates and services possible.
Looking to Become a Member?
While the musical instruments and products our industry produces can be purchased and enjoyed by everyone, NAMM Membership is restricted to a select group of companies that meet the association's Membership criteria; in general, those companies that manufacture, distribute and/or retail musical instruments/products. Likewise, attendance at NAMM trade shows is restricted to "trade only" companies (not open to the public).
Retail Members
Retail Members can access the spectrum of music products and innovations, along with industry-specific information and tips, marketing programs, music education advocacy tools, government affairs support, money-saving services and other resources necessary to set their businesses apart and create new customers.
Retail Affiliate Members
Retail Affiliate Members are introduced to the newest products and innovations to enhance and grow their businesses, and receive training and year-round support through ideas and programs to help expand their market.
Commercial & Commercial Affiliate Members
Commercial and Commercial Affiliate Members can showcase their gear, components and services to the global music products industry, and additionally benefit from government affairs support, money-saving services, industry news and statistics reports, music education advocacy tools and powerful resources necessary to help put their companies in the spotlight.
Manufacturer Representitives
Manufacturer Representative Members discover new lines, receive education on the latest offerings, build personal relationships with manufacturers, learn ways to better help their dealers and develop a network that helps to support the expansion of their businesses.