Show Location & Hours
Anaheim Convention Center
800 West Katella Avenue
Anaheim, CA 92802
Thursday, January 13 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
Friday, January 14 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
Saturday, January 15 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
Sunday, January 16 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
*Levels 2 & 3 and Hall E open at 9:30 a.m.
Future NAMM Shows
Jan. 19-22, 2012 | Jan. 17-20, 2013
2011 NAMM Show Photo Gallery
A colorful variety of products are ready for buyers to check out when the 2011 NAMM Show begins tomorrow.
TV commentator/former Arkansas governor Mike Huckabee is interviewed about the importance of making music.
The NAMM Show floor features music products from around the world.
A wide array of instruments in a rainbow of colors is every musician's dream.
Everything is in place for the show doors to open tomorrow, January 13, 2011.
The 2011 NAMM Show in Anaheim welcomes music products professionals from around the world from January 13 to 16, 2011.
People get hands-on with the newest, most innovative products at the NAMM Show.
Scott Robertson, NAMM's Director of Marketing & Communications, speaks to the audience at the Pre-Show Media Preview Day featuring a first look at many innovative products.
NAMM President/CEO Joe Lamond greets Music for Life Award winner and celebrity Kara DioGuardi.
TV commentator/former Arkansas governor Mike Huckabee and NAMM President/CEO Joe Lamond pose with Kara DioGuardi, recipient of NAMM's 2011 Music for Life Award.
Mike Huckabee demonstrates his musical skills on stage.
Exhibitors demo their products on the show floor.
Exhibitors unload and set up their displays throughout the Anaheim Convention Center.
NAMM President/CEO Joe Lamond and NAMM Chairman Tom Schmitt stand to either side of the Breakfast of Champions guests Sam Ash, Bob Zildjian, Jon Haber, Vic Firth, Bernie Williams and Mike Huckabee.
A hot meal and great discussion drew many attendees to Thursday's NAMM U Breakfast Session.
NAMM President/CEO Joe Lamond greets the standing-room-only crowd at the NAMM U Breakfast of Champions session.
Industry veterans Bob Zildjian and Vic Firth join NAMM President/CEO Joe Lamond on stage at the Breakfast of Champions.
The Mark Wood Rock Orchestra puts on a show in the lobby on Thursday morning.
Members of the Fernand L. Petiot All-Industry Marching Band join in for rehearsal and to get their official T-shirt before they parade through the halls.
A variety of instruments create the lively sound of the Petiot Band.
Musicians of all ages get in on the fun of the NAMM Show.
TV commentator/former Arkansas governor Mike Huckabee and former N.Y. Yankees player Bernie Williams smile for the cameras just before the NAMM Show opens.
This year's song, "I Gotta Feeling," booms through the halls as the show doors open.
Larry Linkin leads the Petiot Band musicians in song.
The Petiot Band parades through the exhibit hall at the official show opening.
Petiot Band members include students looking to get in the industry, as well as music products professionals who make this annual performance part of their show.
Buyers test out the latest, most innovative gear on the show floor.
Attendees anxiously await the exhibit halls to open on the first day of the 2011 NAMM Show.
Representatives from the U.S. Small Business Administration are on site to answer questions and offer resources to help Members stabilize, grow and improve their businesses.
The NAMM U Idea Center welcomes attendees for sessions on everything from retail ideas to finance.
Attendees can learn more about the Museum of Making Music by viewing the display on the show floor.
Buyers begin to fill the halls on the first day of the 2011 NAMM Show.
Buyers get right to business on the floor, checking out product displays and demos.
The Learning Lounge hosts Generation Next—college students interested in music products industry careers.
After showing a pre-taped interview with Roland Corporation's Founder and Special Consultant Ikutaro Kakehashi, Joe Lamond called him via Skype to talk live to the audience at the Breakfast of Champions.
NAMM President/CEO Joe Lamond welcomes TV commentator/former Arkansas governor Mike Huckabee to the stage at the Breakfast of Champions.
The Breakfast of Champions guest pose with the NAMM Executive Committee before the show opens on Thursday.
The stage is set for product demos at exhibitor booths.
Mary Luehrsen, Executive Director of the NAMM Foundation, welcomes attendees to the Learning Lounge.
The NAMM Foundation Learning Lounge hosts many events and sessions throughout the show for music educators and students.
TV commentator/former Arkansas governor Mike Huckabee promotes the Wanna Play Fund and the importance of music education.
The John Lennon Educational Tour Bus welcomes guests and offers tours to attendees.
While the crowd enjoys a hot meal at the Breakfast of Champions session, Danilo Di Paolonicola plays a tune on the diatonic accordian.
Vicki Genfan performed a live percussive guitar set at Thursday morning's NAMM U Breakfast Session.
NAMM President/CEO Joe Lamond listens to Jon Haber explain his role in the American Express Open campaign, which put a national spotlight on the music retail business.
Sam Ash talks about growing up in the music products industry.
Musicians rock the performance stages throughout the Anaheim Convention Center.
Show-goers attempt to snap pictures of high-profile people walking the floors.
Women rock the lobby stage at the NAMM Show.
Keyboards and more on the show floor.
New sound technology is making an impression.
Jammin' in the booth.
The reason we have the NAMM Show—to book orders!
All the NAMM Show stages are rockin'!
From rock to country—the NAMM Show has it all.
Great musicians take the spotlight.
The H.O.T. Zone get some cool speakers.
NAMM Chairman Tom Schmitt welcomes the crowd to the Tribute: NAMM In Memorium.
Bagpipes set the stage for the NAMM Tribute—honoring those we have lost.
After the tribute, Music Garage presented a performance by GRAMMY winner/guitarist Leo Nocentelli (THE METERS) and bassist/Audio Arts recording artist Bill Dickens, with special guests.
Attendees pack the lobby at show close to view the video tribute of industry leaders lost over the last year, set to the sounds of the L.A. Scots Pipe Band.
Live music is heard all day on performance stages around the show.
Talented musicians play a variety of music styles on the lobby stage.
Musicians sparkle on performance stages around the show floor.
Thousands of show-goers pack the Anaheim Convention Center on the first day of the 2011 NAMM Show.
Milestone Award winners take the stage.
Carolyn Grant, Executive Director of the Museum of Making Music, thanks Ruth Charles for her generous donation.
The Otis Taylor Band mixes a variety of sounds.
Guitars of every style and sound are seen on the stages throughout the show.
The trombone's bold sound adds to the music.
The brass section belts out a tune.
Acoustic sets on the stage.
A guitar duo performs.
A colorful performance on the show stage.
Sunny Southern California welcomes music products professionals from around the globe.
Natasha Bedingfield makes an appearance on the John Lennon Educational Tour Bus stage.
Booth demos bring the instruments alive.
The beat goes on...
Live music all day long.
Aisles are busy with buyers seeking the latest and greatest products.
Industry experts share their stories and suggestions for building business.
The Idea Center packs in people looking for the latest business tips and tactics.
Performers rock the John Lennon Educational Tour Bus stage.
Drummin' up amazing sounds on stage.
All ranges of ages, all varieties of music on stage at the NAMM Show.
Many NAMM Members gather for the annual tribute to remember those we've lost in the industry.
The rock 'n' roll never ends at the NAMM Show.
A quartet makes music on the performance stage.
Music lights up stages during the 2011 NAMM Show.
A sea of music products professionals fill the Anaheim Convention Center.
Family and friends become emotional during the tribute to industry members who passed away in the last year.
The L.A. Scots perform at the Tribute: NAMM In Memoriam—NAMM's annual video presentation of industry members who passed away in the last year.
The crowd sings along with The Otis Taylor Band at Friday's Breakfast Session.
Many attendees sit in on the NAMM U Breakfast Sessions, featuring lively music and discussions.
Testing out the digital sounds.
This drummer looks like he really enjoys his work. What a lucky guy.
Young performers get heard on stages around the show.
Keeping the beat at one of our outdoor stages.
Keeping the rhythm on stage.
Rockin' the bass.
A steady stream of show-goers filled the lobby.
The NAMM Show is where you need to be to get business done and plan for the year ahead.
Musician Lisa Loeb performs in a booth.
Chad Smith of the Red Hot Chili Peppers made an appearance on the show floor.
There is a positive business vibe both inside and outside the Convention Center.
Even our acoustic stages are hitting the right note.
As the day goes on, the aisles fill up.
Feeling at home with a guitar in his hand.
Speakers in the Idea Center answer a buyer's business questions.
Even the youngest super stars in making are hitting our stages.
Even princesses can rock.
Music is in the air!
In the groove.
A full house of music lovers enjoy the entertainment at one of the outside stages at the NAMM Show.
A sea of industry buyers scour the show floor for the hottest new products—they are here!
The NAMM mission in action.
No matter where you go at the NAMM Show, there's music!
Music is the heartbeat of our industry, and it is everywhere you go at the NAMM Show.
Young musicians show their skills on the John Lennon Educational Tour Bus stage.
The Icon Jam rocks the stage with a set of classic tunes.
A crowd gathers to hear the Icon Jam at show close on Friday.
After the show day ends, the music goes on at the NAMM Show.
Zoë Keating gives an amazing cello performance at the morning's NAMM U Breakfast Session.
Victor Wooten wows the crowd during both a discussion about music education and his amazing bass performance.
Bob Phibbs, The Retail Doctor, shares some great ideas to help retailers differentiate their business from others.
Getting the rhythm in line.
A bright start to the show day.
Actor/musician Greg Grunberg presents a NAMM U Idea Center Session with Scott Robertson of NAMM.
The band marches up Convention Way to start the show day.
The booming drums sounded the beginning of the show day.
The U.S. Air Force Band "Mobility" performs in the lobby just before show opening on Saturday morning.
Danny Rocks leads packed Idea Center Sessions filled with tips for effectively using social media.
A buyer shops the print music selection.
The H.O.T. Zone features pro audio and lighting-focused industry sessions.
The H.O.T. Zone houses valuable sessions with expert speakers helping attendees rethink, rebuild and plan for the future of their companies.
NAMM President/CEO Joe Lamond and NAMM Chairman Tom Schmitt pose with the past NAMM Chairmen in attendance at the 2011 NAMM Show.
Steady traffic streams through the show aisles.
Testing the sound on the show floor.
The morning "Best in Show" panelists picks included guitars, a soprano sax and the NAMM U sessions, among many other innvoative products.
The Heatwave Jazz and Show Band parades through the convention center at the start day four of the NAMM Show.
The top teen bands rock the SchoolJam USA stage on Saturday while competing for the grand prize.
