Music Education Resources
Explore music education resources for music educators, students, aspiring music industry professionals and advocates. From standards-aligned K–12 curricula and music education research to career exploration, professional development and advocacy tools, these resources help strengthen music learning and connect people to opportunities across the music industry.
Whether you’re building a music program, exploring a career, advocating for music education or looking for research to inform your work, discover the tools and information to help you take the next step.
Careers in Music
Discover diverse career pathways in the music industry. This NAMM initiative inspires students and emerging professionals to explore opportunities in production, technology, business, teaching, performing and manufacturing.
K-12 Making Music Curriculum
Bring engaging lessons into your classroom with the Making Music Curriculum. This standards-aligned K-12 curriculum features 32 lesson plans drawn from the Museum of Making Music’s rich resources, connecting students to real-world music learning and career exploration.
Music Educator Resources
Discover resources and professional development materials that support music educators in growing and sustaining instrumental music programs. These tools help teachers recruit and engage students, increase retention and build thriving music education programs.
Music Research
The NAMM Foundation champions research that reveals how music-making benefits people throughout their lives.
SupportMusic Coalition
NAMM’s SupportMusic Coalition unites members and advocates to share resources, build connections and provide tools that strengthen and advance music education advocacy year-round.
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