NAMM Believe in Music January 20-21, 2022

The countdown to Believe in Music, the online global celebration of music, is on! The full schedule for the event is now available. Check out the lineup of live performances, interviews from your favorite artists, career-building education sessions and so much more. Everyone is welcome to attend, registration is free, and there is no travel required. ADVERTISEMENT If you haven’t done so already, take less than a minute out of your day to register for Believe in Music today and get ready to participate on January 20–21!

NAMM Foundation tracks:

Music Education Days – School music teachers and administrators will take part in informative sessions, inspiring performances and the opportunity to preview the latest instruments, products and tools relevant to today’s changing music classrooms. The track will feature “Music-Making for All: Ukulele Strings Attached!” presented by Peter Luongo and James Hill. The pair will discuss classroom-tested techniques to develop ear training, notation reading, vocal harmony and theory into a ukulele program from the very start. Our “Music Administrators Forum: Support Music Education,” features administrators and arts leaders from around the country discussing the challenges and opportunities to provide quality access to music and arts instruction during this time, and we’re offering several popular Music Ed Tech sessions where Technology In Music Education (TI:ME) experts will present how to engage students with technology in multiple ways, and how to build on the technologies adopted during the pandemic.

GenNext – A collaboration between The NAMM Foundation and The College Music Society (CMS), the education series will offer college-aged students and faculty access to career—and professional development—opportunities. Program highlights include “Big Ideas to Improve Accessibility From Yamaha Master Educators,” “Finding Your Fit: Careers in the Music Industry,” “What’s It Like Out There? Insights From College Music Program Recent Graduates” and “Preparing Music Students for a 21st Century Income,” among others.

Music and Social Justice & Nonprofit Management Institute – Music has always played a key role in ushering in societal change. As part of the Nonprofit Management Institute, the Music and Social Justice track invites participants to participate in conversations about diversity and inclusion with leaders of cultural organizations. In a special session, “Embracing Diversity, Equity and Opportunity: Building a Sustainable Ecosystem,” panelists will discuss exemplars that illuminate diversity, equity, inclusion, opportunity and access as key elements of sustainability.

Music and Wellness – Music and Wellness will explore better living through music for lifelong learners seeking health enrichment. The track will feature “Start Your Day with Rhythm—A Wellness Experience With Drumming,” where author and music therapist Christine Stevens will guide the audience on a live musical journey to release stress, connect with the heart and deepen your body’s healing potential.

In addition to the education sessions, Believe in Music will return with the Global Livestream, featuring artist performances from around-the-world, special artist interviews, surprise guests and an anchor desk hosted by NAMM President and CEO Joe Lamond, and the co-founder of Pensado’s Place, Herb Trawick.