For 2019 Summer NAMM, the Retail Training Summit offers brand-new trainings—tracks on retail management, online content creation and new laws that are likely to impact your business. We’ve also brought back popular tracks for you and your team on marketing, sales and succession. Walk away with hands-on, proven ideas and best practices you can put to use right away to grow your business, whether you’re a retail owner, manager, salesperson, marketer or admin staff.

Retail Training Summit is free to NAMM members, but you must register.

Track Locations 
9 am–12 pm
Track 1: Online Marketing and Social Media - Room 201 AB
Track 2: Sales and Customer Experience - Room 202 AB
Track 3: Succession Planning - Room 202 C

1 pm–4 pm
Track 4: Video and Online Content Creation - Room 201 AB
Track 5: Retail Management - Room 202 AB
Track 6: Financial Update: Online Sales Tax, New Labor Laws & More - Room 202 C

The She Rocks Nashville Showcase is a private event being held on Thursday, July 18, from 6:30–9:30 pm at Tin Roof Nashville. Co-hosted by Marshall Amplification, this live music showcase will feature an evening of powerful female talent, drinks, prizes and more. This year’s performers are Emily Wolfe, Grace Askew, Heather Findlay and Jess Nolan.

Strum along in a group guitar lesson taught by the legendary Glen McCarthy, who will have you playing songs before you can say ‘EADGBE.’ Instruments supplied; no experience required. Presented by The NAMM Foundation in collaboration with the Guitar and Accessories Marketing Association (GAMA) and Fender Play. Located in the Level 3 Lobby.

Join YouTube sensation, “Ukulenny” for a free group ukulele lesson. Learn the basics, add some new tunes to your repertoire and have a ton of fun. Instruments supplied; no experience required. Presented by The NAMM Foundation in collaboration with KALA Brand Music Co. Located in the Level 3 Lobby.

Gruhn Guitars will kick off their 50th year in business and will host a reception for NAMM members during Summer NAMM. It will be held at Gruhn Guitars on Friday, July 19 from 6–9 pm.

The party will begin at 6pm on opening night of The 2019 NAMM Show. Beer and wine and light bites will be served while you network with friends old and new. Mark your calendar to be at the Anaheim Marriott Platinum Lounge from 6:00pm – 8:00pm. Tickets available via the link below.

The Behind the Scenes charity provides financial support to entertainment technology industry professionals who are seriously ill or injured or to their surviving family members. Grants are tailored to each individual and uses can include basic living costs, medical related expenses, transportation, and funeral expenses. Behind the Scenes brings help and hope in times of great need.

Founded in 2004 and developed by George Petersen, the TECnology Hall of Fame honors and recognizes audio products, innovations and inventors that have made significant contributions to the advancement of audio technology. This year’s awards, which are presented by the NAMM Museum of Making Music, will induct eight products into the TECnology Hall of Fame. Come out and celebrate these innovations and the people and companies that made them possible. More than nostalgia, it’s essential knowledge for pro audio professionals.