News Releases

Gear that allows musicians to take their music to the masses is fueling growth in the music products market. Sales of pro audio and recording gear, in particular microphones, plug-in software, loops, controllers and mixers, are hitting a high note.

A current bright spot in music instrument sales also reflects steady support for school music programs.

NAMM’s D.C. Fly-In allows members to perpetuate NAMM’s vision.

The President’s Committee on the Arts and the Humanities will expand its successful initiative.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – First Lady Michelle Obama, the President’s Committee on the Arts and the Humanities (PCAH), the U.S. Department of Education, the National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM) and a number of top performers and artists will participate in a series of events next week to showcase the importance of arts and music education to student achievement.

Music product industry leaders share their strategies for success in a post-recessionary business climate.

NAMM applauds thriving music instrument and product retailers from around the world.

Working toward its mission of advancing active participation in music making across the lifespan, The NAMM Foundation has pledged a $10,000 grant.

The NAMM Foundation wants school board members to feel the benefits of music education—literally.

Major brands and buying power prepare to meet at Summer NAMM.

The NAMM Foundation awards school music education programs with the announcement of 2014’s Best Communities for Music Education (BCME). This year, the NAMM Foundation designates 376 districts as Best Communities for Music Education and 96 individual schools as SupportMusic Merit Award winners.

NAMM members prepare to take the nation’s capital by storm making the case for comprehensive school music education programs. Leaders of the music product industry, celebrity artists and other industry influencers join together encouraging congressional leaders to support music education for all children. Registration is now open to current NAMM Members for the annual D.C. Fly-In, May 19-21, 2014.