The NAMM Show
Educators & Students Explore Musical Possibilities at The NAMM Show
Events • Jan 26–30, 2027 | Exhibits • Jan 28–30, 2027 | Anaheim Convention Center
This Is Where You Connect With a Global Community of Innovators, Musicians, Fellow Students and Educators
The NAMM Show is the largest annual gathering for the music products industry, uniting all the people who participate in music making. Here you'll connect with music product manufacturers, retailers, artists, creators and pros from across industry segments. Music educators and students are also part of the mix, attending the show to get plugged into the scene and discover the gear and trends shaping music. Held January 26-30, 2027, at the Anaheim Convention Center in Southern California, this is where you recharge your passion for music through product demos, education sessions and live music showcases over five energizing days.
Get Up Close and Personal With the Latest Music Gear and Hundreds of Brands
The halls of the Anaheim Convention Center pop with lively musical instrument and technology demos, providing music educators and students the unique opportunity to get hands-on with all kinds of gear. Whether it's a saxophone, flute, piano, marimba, audio production studio or accessory, it's all at The NAMM Show. Product areas include:
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Must-Attend Events for Music Educators and Students
Grand Rally for Music Education
A top memorable event of The NAMM Show, this breakfast session is a must for educators, students and professionals across all sectors of the music industry. Learn how The NAMM Foundation funds music making and skill-building programs for youth and why your participation in The NAMM Show helps develop more music creators.
GenNext Network With the Pros
Consistently ranked among the most impactful GenNext experiences! Network with the Pros invites college students into a speed-networking session with industry leaders from across music, pro audio and entertainment technology. Students rotate through mini-mentoring conversations, gaining practical tips on career building and industry trends.
Music Education Leaders Summit
Music educators, industry leaders and workforce partners gather for this full day summit, exploring how music education is preparing students for careers across the entire musical ecosystem.
NAMM Music Education Advocacy Summit
Join education policy experts for a hands-on briefing on the current state of music education advocacy, covering the funding landscape, key policy levers and how to build effective coalitions. Walk away with practical tools and messaging you can bring straight back to your state to advocate for music education funding.
"Networking With the Pros was a really great experience because I got to talk with people I didn't know existed in the industry and people from all different walks of life. I got to ask them questions firsthand and make connections. Really great opportunities open up that I didn't even know were there."
Bella, UCLA student
Education Sessions for Music Educators and Students
Participate in dozens of education sessions at The NAMM Show, including those tailored for music educators and students. Discover the latest ideas and connect with pros across the music industry through a variety of professional and personal development opportunities:
- The Educator Experience track brings together educators from across The NAMM Show Campus to create community and camaraderie. Sessions offer insights on how to improve the classroom experience and practical ways to teach students about opportunities in the industry. Past topics include Classroom Activities That Bring Audio to Life; Film TV and Game Scoring in Music Education; Preparing Students for Careers in Music Therapy; and the Music Education Leaders Summit.
- GenNext sessions provide focused content for students exploring trends, necessary skills, technology and careers. Past topics include Preparing Students for Careers in the Music Industry; Building Financial Skills for a Life in Music; Understanding Your Value in the Creative Economy; and Network With the Pros, a mentorship session connecting college students with industry professionals.
- TEC Tracks is where engineers, producers and artists discuss trends, innovation, disruption and opportunity within the audio industry. Here, educators and students can deep dive into the world of pro audio, finding insightful panel discussions and connecting with leading voices in the field. Past topics include From Tiny Desk to Global Sound: Field Recordings Belong in the Classroom; Pro Tools Workshop; and Musicians Earning Income on YouTube.
"The NAMM Show is the best place you could ever imagine to make connections... also, seeing one's students and how they're progressing in their careers and to know that I've helped in some way for them to get there is pretty rewarding."
John Ellis, Music Production Instructor, Conservatory of Recording Arts and Sciences
Bands at NAMM
The NAMM Show combines music product exploration, education, networking — and live musicshow cases — for an enveloping five-day experience. You won't want to miss out on the Bands at NAMM artists featured across campus stages. See gear in action, get inspired and expand your view of what's possible in music.
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