Rock Yourself

According to you, you may not be musical or ready to take that next step towards the proven, powerful benefits of playing music. But according to NAMM and Orianthi, you definitely are! See for yourself by uploading your photo into Orianthi's smash hit video for "According to You" and watch yourself play music like a rock star! And once you've done that, take that next step and learn more about playing music at wannaplaymusic.com. Rock on!

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Music Helps Kids Improve Learning

Advocating the introduction of music classes into school curriculum, a new research has claimed that learning to play musical instruments has positive effects on the brain and it helps children imp


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'Girl Rock Nation' to Empower Young Women to Rock

Launching July 22, 2010, Girl Rock Nation will strive to empower women of all ages to participate in music whether they play, produce, compose or simply listen to music.


Music 'Tones the Brain,' Improves Learning

Learning to play a musical instrument changes the brain, leading to a slew of potential benefits, including improved learning and understanding of language, according to a recent review article.Read More


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Why Music Is Good for You

A survey of the cognitive benefits of music makes a valid case for its educational importance. But that's not the best reason to teach all children music, says Philip Ball.


It’s Official: Singing Is Good for You

LONDON – Findings from a major study into the dramatic benefits of singing on mental health are on the agenda for the 20th World Conference of the International Union for Health Promotion and Edu


Blogs

Rhythm and Rhyme Can Help Your Child Learn to Read

Do you want to learn how making music with your child can increase school and life success?


Using Music Therapy for Stress Relief Is Very Effective

When it comes to your overall mental health, stress is the biggest problem that most of face. It is also the biggest reason for many health problems that we face daily.


NBA star Greg Oden Can Play!

While watching the ESPYs last week (ESPN awards highlighting great performances in sports), we saw Justin Timberlake, who was hosting the program, beginning a song by asking fo a "G." What was sur


The Singing Office?

So I'm flipping around the TV channels last night and I see NBC's latest show, "The Singing Office" where ordinary people from offices across America showcase their hidden talents and try to win pr


In Harmony with Summer

Summer is one of my favorite times of year.


American Idol Crowns Its First Guitar Hero

First of all, how cool is it that the latest American Idol, David Cook, actually plays a musical instrument?  We hear sometimes that this generation doesn't have the types of "guitar gods" previou


Music for the Ages

One of the best things about playing music is that you can do it pretty much for your entire life.


Is there music in you?

You know that old song "I got the music in me"  Here's a question:  how do you know?  What exactly are the symptoms of having the music in oneself?  Are they:


Music in the Media

WannaPlay Music Week - Taylor Momsen

MYFOXNY.COM - Gossip Girl star Taylor Momsen stopped by Good Day NY to talk about the non-profit Namm's National Wanna Play Music Week Campaign. Video Below:

NAMM President/CEO Joe Lamond Appears on FOX News' Huckabee to Launch New Wanna Play Fund

NAMM President and CEO Joe Lamond recently appeared on "Huckabee," a weekly FOX News and commentary program hosted by former Governor of Arkansas, to launch the Wanna Play Fund, which seeks public

The Bacon Brothers Kick off 2009 National Wanna Play Music Week

The Bacon Brothers, featuring acclaimed actor Kevin Bacon and his brother, award-winning film and TV composer Michael Bacon, helped to launch 2009 National Wanna Play Music Week in the U.S., and

'Get a Life Marching Band' Struts Their Stuff in Honor Of National Wanna Play Music Week

NAMM supports the vision of a senior marching band out of Portland, Ore., that loves to rock!