Adults

Telling the Story: What Administrators Can Do For a Music Program

Music educators are encouraged to watch “Tips for Success” videos (brought to you by The Music Achievement Council). The Music Achievement Council is an action-oriented nonprofit organization enabling more students to start and stay in instrumental music programs.

The Contagious Energy of GenNext at The NAMM Show

Each January, college music students and faculty from across the U.S. gather in sunny southern California for GenNext at The NAMM Show. Here’s what attendees had to say about The 2017 NAMM Show.

A Gold Mine of Valuable Information at Music Education Days

Each January, music educators from across the U.S. gather in sunny southern California for Music Education Days (MED) at The NAMM Show. Here’s what attendees had to say about show.

Stepping Stones to Life-long Music Making

Recreational music-making events at The 2017 NAMM Show focused on providing steps to life-long music making.

Music Rocks: Students at Patrick Henry Elementary School Dedicated to The Arts

On Jan. 17, 2017, NAMM members participated in a Day of Service, as part of The 2017 NAMM Show. Volunteers supported Anaheim Elementary School District’s effort to bolster music education at Patrick Henry Elementary School.

Networking at The NAMM Show Leads a Music College Student to a Career in the Industry

The GenNext experience at NAMM Shows is a must for all college music students. Read how Katelyn Reithel networked her way into a career in the global music products industry.
California Music Education Advocacy Action Alert

California Music Education Advocacy Action Alert!

With your help, all students in California may benefit from the opportunities to learn and grow with music.

Summer Kicks Off with Worldwide Make Music Day Celebrations

NAMM members play major role in thousands of free, outdoor music making events on June 21

Excerpted from, “Proving the notion that whether it’s cheese or the human spirit, there is a fine art to aging.”

More than 10,000 people gathered in sunny and sultry Miami, Florida to celebrate AARP’s Life@50+ National Event on May 14 – 16. The destination, as vibrant as the attendees, drew AARP members, both new and old, from around the country. The event combined education, entertainment, networking, and just plain fun.

Benefits of Learning and Playing Music for Adults

Playing music has been scientifically proven to benefit people of all ages—and, it’s fun to do. Adults who play an instrument—even if it’s just for fun—are able to reduce their stress and use the activity as an emotional outlet. Working adults reduce their chances of job “burnout.”

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