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2026 Spring Arts Preview: Museum of Making Music’s Carolyn Grant hits all the right notes – San Diego Union-Tribune
2026 Spring Arts Preview: Museum of Making Music’s Carolyn Grant hits all the right notes – San Diego Union-Tribune
A classically trained pianist and cellist with a master’s in French literature, she has headed the nonprofit museum in Carlsbad since 2001 and expanded its mission.
National Association for Music Education | Action Center
National Association for Music Education | Action Center
Urge Your Members of Congress to Co-Sponsor the GAAME Act and MIOSM Resolution of 2026
NAMM Statement on U.S. Department of Education Program Transfers | NAMM.org
NAMM Statement on U.S. Department of Education Program Transfers | NAMM.org
SupportMusic Coalition | Get Involved
SupportMusic Coalition | Get Involved
15 Popular Musical Instruments and Why They’re Cool to Play
15 Popular Musical Instruments and Why They’re Cool to Play
Are you having trouble deciding what to play? With so many popular musical instruments available to choose from, it can be hard to make the decision where to start. The truth is, there’s no wrong musical instrument to play, as playing any type of music on any type of instrument is not only fun, but stress relieving, community building and life enriching. The bottom line here: playing music is cool! Here’s a little inspiration to help you decide.
Fiddler Lily Henley Talks Gear and Folk Music | NAMM.org
Fiddler Lily Henley Talks Gear and Folk Music | NAMM.org
When folk music artist Lily Henley performs, she delivers a variety of gifts to her audience — the beauty and emotional depth of her clear, far-reaching voice, an unusual instrumentation of fiddle, bouzouki and guitar, and the rare chance to be enveloped by the music of her Sephardic Jewish culture through songs sung in Ladino — an endangered language with about 100,000 native speakers globally. In her duo with bowed-string instrumentalist and singer Duncan Wickel, they craft a story of human experience by complimenting Ladino songs with American and Celtic folk music traditions.
Music Industry Careers: Jobs in Live Events
Music Industry Careers: Jobs in Live Events
If you’re drawn to music but feel more at home behind the scenes than in the spotlight, the live event industry might be your calling. It’s a fast-paced, collaborative world where creativity meets technology, and where every show depends on a dedicated team working in sync.
Music, Advocacy and Connection | Fly-In Article
Music, Advocacy and Connection | Fly-In Article
May 29, 2025 There’s something magical about arriving in Washington, D.C., when the Capitol dome comes into view. It’s one of those moments that takes your breath away.
D.C. Fly-In Recap Article
D.C. Fly-In Recap Article
May 15, 2025 Driven by a shared belief in the transformative power of music education, NAMM members gathered in Washington, D.C., this spring to raise their voices in unity for the next generation of music makers.
NAMM Advocacy D.C. Fly-In
NAMM Advocacy D.C. Fly-In
Executive Orders Calling for Tariffs Explained
Executive Orders Calling for Tariffs Explained
February 20, 2026 President Trump Announces New Tariffs After Supreme Court Ruling President Trump announced he would immediately impose a 15% global tariff under Section 122 of the Trade Act of 1974 to address trade deficits. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent stated the administration would also expand use of Section 232 (national security) and Section 301 (unfair trade practices) authorities.
NAMM CEO Statement on the Impact of Global Tariffs
NAMM CEO Statement on the Impact of Global Tariffs
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