Summer NAMM Open to Public on Saturday

The National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM) announced that tickets are now available for the general public and music enthusiasts of all ages to get a peek at Nashville’s hottest and most exclusive musical instrument and product extravaganza during Public Day, being held at the Nashville Convention Center on Saturday, July 14, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. during 2012 Summer NAMM.

Tickets for “Public Day” cost only $15 at the door for live music, a rare look at new music-making technologies and interactive musician workshops. Don’t miss this chance to learn from top industry professionals and get an exclusive look at the latest and greatest! Tickets can also be purchased online by clicking here.

Click through for a schedule of events!

9:15 a.m. – 10 a.m. — Richard Gilwitz, Fingerstyle Guitarist, Foundation Lounge, Room 210

10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. — World’s Fastest Drummer preliminary competition / Level 1, East Lobby

10:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. — “Haiti 10 - Faith, Love and Music” / Idea Center Booth 837, Level 1

11:00 a.m. — How to Use a Work Station in a studio setting / Room 102, Level 1

11:00 a.m. — 10 Best Social Networking Sites for Marketing to Fans / Room 211, Level 2

11:00 a.m. — Win a Digital Record Deal with Guitar Player Records / Room 214, Level 2

11:00 a.m. — Sticks ‘n’ Skins - The Sessions / Idea Center Booth 837, Level 1

11:00 a.m. — Ergo We Play performs (SchoolJam USA winners) / Foundation Lounge, Rm. 210

11:00 a.m. — Ukedelics Perform / Exhibit Hall Acoustic Stage

12:00 p.m. — New TC-Helicon Vocal Effects for the Acoustic Singer / Songwriter / Room 102, L1                                         

12:00 p.m. — Live Sound Basics / Room 207, Level 2

12:00 p.m. — 10 Ways to Make Better Sounding Recordings / Room 211, Level 2

12:30 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. — Ukulele Circle hands-on demo / Foundation Lounge, Room 210

1:00 p.m.  — So, You Want To Be a Session Player panel discussion/ Room 208, Level 2

1:00 p.m.  — 10 Tips for Effective Pre-Production / Room 211, Level 2

1:30 p.m.  — Live Sound Tips & Tricks / Room 207, Level 2

1:30 p.m. – 2:15 p.m.  — Ukedelics Perform / Foundation Lounge, Room 210

2:00 p.m.  — The Psychology of Producing Hit Songs / Idea Center Booth 837, L1

2:00 p.m.  — GigEasy Demo with Darren Kramer / Room 102, Level 1

2:00 p.m.  — 10 Elements of a Hit Song / Room 211, Level 2   

2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.  — World’s Fastest Drummer Competition Finals / Level 1 East Lobby

3:00 p.m.  — Drum Circle hands-on demo / Level 3, East Lobby

3:00 p.m.  — 10 Ways to Exploit Facebook for Success / Room 211, Level 2

NAMM, the National Association of Music Merchants, is the not-for-profit association that promotes the pleasures and benefits of making music and strengthens the global music products industry. The association—and their industry trade shows—serve as a hub for people wanting to seek out the newest innovations in musical products, recording technology, sound and lighting. NAMM’s activities and programs are designed to promote music making to people of all ages. To learn more about NAMM and get tickets for Public Day, click here.