namm, the national association of music merchants (namm), commonly called namm in reference to the organization's popular namm trade shows, is the not-for-profit association that promotes the pleasures and benefits of making music and strengthens the $17 billion global music products industry. our association—and our trade shows—serve as a hub for people wanting to seek out the newest innovations in musical products, recording technology, sound and lighting. namm's activities and programs are designed to promote music making to people of all ages.