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 professionals just like you who are passionate about music. And, as a NAMM member, you will also play an important part in our industry's efforts to strengthen your business and create more music makers of all ages.
In-person & Virtual Events
NAMM's events give you the opportunity to connect with industry peers, check out the global market of products and services, stay up-to-date on important happenings and network with other industry professionals.
As a member, you have access to the following:
- Access to NAMM Shows
- Networking opportunities
- Hundreds of education sessions
- Live music
- Member Center events and resources
- Access to the latest products
Education
NAMM U provides relevant and high-value educational programs for NAMM members. Free sessions at our live events–NAMM U Keynote Sessions, the NAMM Idea Center and Retail Summits—and NAMM U online highlight the best practices and ideas in the music products industry, helping industry professionals grow their businesses and careers.
As a member, you have access to the following:
- Tailored learning tracks at live events
- Free webinars through the year
- Retail Summits
- 24/7 access to NAMM U Online
- NAMM U e-newsletter
- Policy forums and roundtables
Opportunity
The everyday costs of doing business can add up, but NAMM can help you save money and time with carefully selected resources to help your business succeed. These resources allow you to focus more on your customers and will give you more opportunities to build successful campaigns around your products.
As a member, you have access to the following:
- Discounted posting on the industry job board
- NAMM Global Report
- Shipping discounts
- Business insurance
- Consumer financing
- International payment solutions
Community
Share ideas, advice and best practices through a variety of channels including NAMM U Online, NAMM social media, and various industry awards; all designed to tell member stories and share tips for the modern music, sound and entertainment technology business. You can participate in a plethora of opportunities, including NAMM Young Professionals, Make Music Day, the online member directory and advocacy efforts that help your company flourish by creating more music makers and thus, a higher demand for music products.
As a member, you have access to the following:
- NAMM Young Professionals
- Women of NAMM (WON)
- Online Member Directory
- Networking receptions
- Top 100 Dealer Awards
- NAMM Milestone Award
- TEC Awards
- Make Music Day
- Roundtable discussions
- Advocacy efforts
- Industry communications
- Industry job board
Issues & Advocacy
NAMM gives your company a voice in Washington and lobbies for the issues that affect your business—like import/export laws, CITES regulations, Prop. 65, AB-5 Worker Status and music education. NAMM informs members on these issues, and how to take action. NAMM's advocacy efforts promote the benefits of making music to keep music in schools and create music makers of the future.
The NAMM Foundation advances active participation in music-making across the lifespan by supporting scientific research, philanthropic giving and public service programs. A supporting organization of NAMM, the NAMM Foundation is funded by NAMM members through trade association activities and private donations. NAMM’s reach extends around the world with international grants to support research and programs that help create a brighter future for music makers across every demographic.
By being a part of NAMM, you are helping to create more music makers and a more musical world.
As a member, you have access to the following:
- Up-to-date information on pocketbook issues
- NAMM Music Education Advocacy Fly-In
- SupportMusic Coalition
- Educational material to distribute in retail stores
- Community action marketing kits
- Lobbying efforts on behalf of the industry
- Import/export task force on compliance requirements
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