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January 05, 2026 I Event

Grand Rally for Music Education to Celebrate Music Education on Saturday Morning

The annual Breakfast Session will feature inspirational messages and performances from bassist Victor Wooten and Red Hot Chili Peppers’ drummer Chad Smith.

January 05, 2026 I Philanthropy

Gibson Gives Reports Milestone Year of Giving

The organization enabled more than $5.3 million-plus in funding for key organizations through product donations and meaningful giving.

December 29, 2025 I Operations

Graph Tech Launches Graph Tech U.K.

This development follows the wind-down of trading by Graph Tech’s long-time partners JHS.

December 24, 2025 I Philanthropy

NAMM Foundation Announces Long-Term Endowment Initiative

The Foundation plans to build a sustainable funding source to support its mission in perpetuity.

December 21, 2025 I Supply

D’Addario, TerraCycle Celebrate a Decade-Long Recycling Program

Due to the program, more than 16 million instrument strings have been kept out of landfills and incinerators.

December 18, 2025 I Philanthropy

200 L.A. Fire-Affected Students Receive Guitars, Mentorship at Special Event

The event, presented by Sweetwater, was held on Dec. 6 for students who lost their instruments in January’s Eaton fire.

December 16, 2025 I Obituary

Bob Rockwell of Playground Music Passes Away

Rockwell was a trusted presence across the northwest Florida band community, helping thousands of young musicians find their instrument and serving countless band programs.

December 16, 2025 I Award

Billy Corgan to Receive Innovation Award at 2026 TEC Awards

The award will be presented to Corgan at the 41st annual NAMM TEC Awards this Thursday evening at The 2026 NAMM Show.