It's a great time in history to be a part of the music industry. As NAMM gears up for it's 100th birthday, researchers around the world have been delivering the good news. Researchers have proven that early music education helps children intellectually and socially.
Continued education raises tests scores, helps teens stay in school and keeps kids off drugs.
And making music as we age keeps us happier and healthier. Here's the proof NAMM members need to spread the word that music making is an important part of a vital life. Read the studies for yourself. We've got them all here, including a recent Gallop Poll that shows Americans are more committed to music making than ever before. And take your knowledge to your customers.