NAMM opens its doors to musicians, songwriters, and sound and staging professionals on Music Industry Day, Saturday, July 19 from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at Nashville’s Music City Center.
This day offers an opportunity to demo new gear from hundreds of brands, attend workshops, check out live music, and network with music industry leaders at an exclusive, trade-only NAMM event. These workshops will guide musicians on topics ranging from marketing to navigating endorsement deals. The day also includes a session on building the ultimate pedalboard setup.
Songwriting workshops will feature Clay Mills, co-founder of the songwriter support group SongTown USA. GRAMMY-nominated songwriter of the year Thornton Cline will lead a panel titled Hit Songwriting: Secrets of the Pros. The Women’s International Music Network presents the She Rocks Showcase In The Round, highlighting female artists performing their own original music.
Five-time Emmy-winning actor and recording artist Jonathan Jackson and Nashville-native singer-songwriter Greg Bates will play acoustic sets in the afternoon. Rounding out Music Industry Day is a ukulele circle and drum circle. A full schedule of Music Industry Day events can be found online.
Tickets are available online for advance purchase for $10, $20 at the door.
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