Direct from NAMM The NAMM Foundation today announced the recipients of its Wanna Play Fund, a grant program that seeks public donations to support programs and activities that strengthen music education in schools and provide opportunities for peop… more »

There is a really cool thing that happens every year at NAMM. It begins when the JLETB shows up and parks by the "Wanna Play" stage at the main drag entrance to the event. We've seen this stage fill up with some of the best talent NAMM has to offer… more »

On October 13 the NAMM Foundation donated $10,000 to Nashville’s W.O. Smith Music School which provides quality music instruction to children from low-income families. Also appearing at the press conference were former Arkansas Governor, bassist… more »

On July 13, 2010, NAMM announced that it will sponsor OpenMic.US, the largest online promoter of live-music open mic events in the United States, in order to reach more people with its messages about the proven, powerful benefits of playing music. more »

Summer NAMM was kicked off in Nashville on June 17 by NAMM Young Professionals (NAMM YP, for NAMM member under 40 years of age) hosting its first annual Networking Reception coinciding with NAMM’s Pre-Show Party. It ended June 20th on an optimistic note… more »