Yamaha Corporation of America Home PageYamaha Winter NAMM Coverage 2008
Thursday - January 17, 2008
Experience the Yamaha Certified Sales Professional (YCSP) Online Training
Location: Marriott Marquis Ballroom - Jazz Stage (Band & Orchestra area)
Time(s): Check booth for details
Educational Products
Location: Marriott Marquis Ballroom – X Factor Stage (Pro Audio & Combo area)
Time(s): 10am, 1:30pm
Music Classroom Of The Future
Location: Marriott Marquis Ballroom – Future Of Music Stage (Piano area)
Time(s): 10am, 11am, 1pm, 2pm, 3pm, 4pm, 5pm
15-minute presentations highlight active solutions and best practices for music education, powered by Yamaha's leading-edge music technology.
CVP400 Series Demo
Location: Marriott Marquis Ballroom – Future Of Music Stage (Piano area)
Time(s): 10:30am, 1:30pm, 3:30pm
Live stage performances featuring the innovative technology of the Clavinova CVP400 Series digital pianos.
Motif XS - Phil Clendenin
Location: Marriott Marquis Ballroom – X Factor Stage (Pro Audio & Combo area)
Time(s): 10:30am, 2:30pm
Peter Baartmans
Location: Marriott Marquis Ballroom – X Factor Stage (Pro Audio & Combo area)
Time(s): 11am, 1pm, 3pm, 4pm, 5pm
Andy Martin - Trombone
Location: Marriott Marquis Ballroom – Jazz Stage (Band & Orchestra area)
Time(s): 11:30am, 1:30pm, 3pm
MODUS Demo
Location: Marriott Marquis Ballroom – Future Of Music Stage (Piano area)
Time(s): 11:30am, 2:30pm, 4:30pm
Live stage performances featuring the striking elegance of the MODUS Series digital pianos.
X Factor - Blake Angelos
Location: Marriott Marquis Ballroom – X Factor Stage (Pro Audio & Combo area)
Time(s): 11:30am, 3:30pm
Motif XS - Heratch Touresian
Location: Marriott Marquis Ballroom – X Factor Stage (Pro Audio & Combo area)
Time(s): 12:30pm
Tower of Power Performs
Location: Marriott Marquis Ballroom – Jazz Stage (Band & Orchestra area)
Time(s): 12:30pm
Yamaha Band & Orchestral Division presents the renowned soul band, which will deliver a sonic blast of brass and funk to exhibition attendees. An autograph signing session will follow the performance.
Steinberg - Rodney Campbell
Location: Marriott Marquis Ballroom – X Factor Stage (Pro Audio & Combo area)
Time(s): 2pm
Billy Hulting - Solo Vibes
Location: Marriott Marquis Ballroom – Jazz Stage (Band & Orchestra area)
Time(s): 4pm
Jeff Lorber
Location: Marriott Marquis Ballroom – X Factor Stage (Pro Audio & Combo area)
Time(s): 4:30pm
5 Star Dealer Walkthrough
Location: Marriott Marquis Ballroom (Pro Audio & Combo area)
Time(s): 5:30pm
Motif XS - Tony Escueta
Location: Marriott Marquis Ballroom – X Factor Stage (Pro Audio & Combo area)
Time(s): 5:30pm
Keyboard Magazine Party
Location: TBD
Time(s): 6:30pm

Friday - January 18, 2008
Experience the Yamaha Certified Sales Professional (YCSP) Online Training
Location: Marriott Marquis Ballroom - Jazz Stage (Band & Orchestra area)
Time(s): Check booth for details
Hi Tech Media Walk Through With X Factor Demo
Location: Marriott Marquis Ballroom - X Factor Stage (Pro Audio & Combo area)
Time(s): 9am
Educational Products
Location: Marriott Marquis Ballroom – X Factor Stage (Pro Audio & Combo area)
Time(s): 10am, 1:30pm
Music Classroom Of The Future
Location: Marriott Marquis Ballroom – Future Of Music Stage (Piano area)
Time(s): 10am, 11am, 1pm, 2pm, 3pm, 4pm, 5pm
15-minute presentations highlight active solutions and best practices for music education, powered by Yamaha's leading-edge music technology.
CVP400 Series Demo
Location: Marriott Marquis Ballroom – Future Of Music Stage (Piano area)
Time(s): 10:30am, 2:30pm, 4:30pm
Live stage performances featuring the innovative technology of the Clavinova CVP400 Series digital pianos.
David Garfield
Location: Marriott Marquis Ballroom – X Factor Stage (Pro Audio & Combo area)
Time(s): 10:30am, 4:30pm
Informal Press Conference - Billy Sheehan
Location: Hall C, Booth 4578 (Drums & Guitars area)
Time(s): 11am
Peter Baartmans
Location: Marriott Marquis Ballroom – X Factor Stage (Pro Audio & Combo area)
Time(s): 11am, 1pm, 3pm, 4pm, 5pm
Michael Lington – Saxophone
Location: Marriott Marquis Ballroom – Jazz Stage (Band & Orchestra area)
Time(s): 11:30am, 1:30pm, 3pm
X Factor – Blake Angelos
Location: Marriott Marquis Ballroom – X Factor Stage (Pro Audio & Combo area)
Time(s): 11:30am, 3:30pm
Acoustic Guitar Demo – Vinny Valentino
Location: Hall C, Booth 4578 (Drums & Guitars area)
Time(s): 12pm
Junior Original Concerts
Location: Marriott Marquis Ballroom - Future Of Music Stage (Piano area)
Time(s): 12:00 - 12:30pm
The Yamaha Music Education Division will present the Yamaha Junior Original Concerts featuring outstanding Yamaha Music School students performing their own original compositions.
Yamaha Music Education Show
Location: Marriott Marquis Ballroom – Future of Music Stage (Piano area)
Time(s): 12pm
Motif XS - Heratch Touresian
Location: Marriott Marquis Ballroom – X Factor Stage (Pro Audio & Combo area)
Time(s): 12:30pm
Autograph Session – Billy Sheehan
Location: Hall C, Booth #4578 (Drums & Guitars area)
Time(s): 1pm
MODUS Demo
Location: Marriott Marquis Ballroom – Future Of Music Stage (Piano area)
Time(s): 1:30pm, 3:30pm
Live stage performances featuring the striking elegance of the MODUS Series digital pianos.
Steinberg – Rodney Campbell
Location: Marriott Marquis Ballroom – X Factor Stage (Pro Audio & Combo area)
Time(s): 2pm
Motif XS - Phil Clendenin
Location: Marriott Marquis Ballroom – X Factor Stage (Pro Audio & Combo area)
Time(s): 2:30pm
Acoustic Guitar Demo – Alex Skolnick
Location: Hall C, Booth #4578 (Drums & Guitars area)
Time(s): 3pm
Motif XS - Tony Escueta
Location: Marriott Marquis Ballroom – X Factor Stage (Pro Audio & Combo area)
Time(s): 5:30pm
2008 Yamaha Dealer Concert
Location: Disney's California Adventure® Park's Hyperion® Theater
Time: 8pm
Who May Attend: All Yamaha Dealers
Yamaha dealers will be treated to an extraordinary night of entertainment, featuring John Legend, Jamie Cullum, Isaac Slade and Gabe Dixon. Hosted by Craig Ferguson.

Saturday - January 19, 2008
Experience the Yamaha Certified Sales Professional (YCSP) Online Training
Location: Marriott Marquis Ballroom - Jazz Stage (Band & Orchestra area)
Time(s): Check booth for details
Educational Products
Location: Marriott Marquis Ballroom – X Factor Stage (Pro Audio & Combo area)
Time(s): 10am, 1:30pm
Music Classroom Of The Future
Location: Marriott Marquis Ballroom – Future Of Music Stage (Piano area)
Time(s): 10am, 11am, 1pm, 2pm, 3pm, 4pm, 5pm
15-minute presentations highlight active solutions and best practices for music education, powered by Yamaha's leading-edge music technology.
CVP400 Series Demo
Location: Marriott Marquis Ballroom – Future Of Music Stage (Piano area)
Time(s): 10:30am, 2:30pm, 4:30pm
Live stage performances featuring the innovative technology of the Clavinova CVP400 Series digital pianos.
Ellis Hall
Location: Marriott Marquis Ballroom – X Factor Stage (Pro Audio & Combo area)
Time(s): 10:30am, 4:30pm
Acoustic Guitar Demo - Jeff Linsky
Location: Marriott Marquis Ballroom – Hall C, Booth #4578 (Drums & Guitars area)
Time(s): 11am
Peter Baartmans
Location: Marriott Marquis Ballroom – X Factor Stage (Pro Audio & Combo area)
Time(s): 11am, 1pm, 3pm, 4pm, 5pm
Charles Bisharat - Violin
Location: Marriott Marquis Ballroom – Jazz Stage (Band & Orchestra area)
Time(s): 11:30am, 1:30pm, 3:00pm
X Factor - Blake Angelos
Location: Marriott Marquis Ballroom – X Factor Stage (Pro Audio & Combo area)
Time(s): 11:30am, 3:30pm
Junior Original Concerts
Location: Marriott Marquis Ballroom - Future of Music Stage (Piano area)
Time(s): 12:00 - 12:30pm
The Yamaha Music Education Division will present the Yamaha Junior Original Concerts featuring outstanding Yamaha Music School students performing their own original compositions.
Yamaha Music Education Show
Location: Marriott Marquis Ballroom – Future of Music Stage (Piano area)
Time(s): 12pm
Motif XS - Heratch Touresian
Location: Marriott Marquis Ballroom – X Factor Stage (Pro Audio & Combo area)
Time(s): 12:30pm
MODUS Demo
Location: Marriott Marquis Ballroom – Future Of Music Stage (Piano area)
Time(s): 1:30pm, 3:30pm
Live stage performances featuring the striking elegance of the MODUS Series digital pianos.
Autograph Session Group Guitar Artists
Location: Hall C, Booth #4578 (Drums & Guitars area)
Time(s): 2pm
Steinberg - Rodney Campbell
Location: Marriott Marquis Ballroom – X Factor Stage (Pro Audio & Combo area)
Time(s): 2pm
Motif XS - Phil Clendenin
Location: Marriott Marquis Ballroom – X Factor Stage (Pro Audio & Combo area)
Time(s): 2:30pm
Acoustic Guitar Demo – Frank Gambale
Location: Hall C, Booth #4578 (Drums & Guitars area)
Time(s): 3:30pm
Motif XS - Tony Escueta
Location: Marriott Marquis Ballroom – X Factor Stage (Pro Audio & Combo area)
Time(s): 5:30pm
Groove All Stars Concert Event
Location: Cerritos Performing Arts Center  
Time(s): 8pm
Over 20 of the world's top drummers will perform with a stellar house band. Tickets: 800-300-4335.

Sunday - January 20, 2008
Experience the Yamaha Certified Sales Professional (YCSP) Online Training
Location: Marriott Marquis Ballroom - Jazz Stage (Band & Orchestra area)
Time(s): Check booth for details
Music Classroom Of The Future
Location: Marriott Marquis Ballroom – Future Of Music Stage (Piano area)
Time(s): 10am, 11am, 1pm, 2pm
15-minute presentations highlight active solutions and best practices for music education, powered by Yamaha's leading-edge music technology.
MODUS Demo
Location: Marriott Marquis Ballroom – Future Of Music Stage (Piano area)
Time(s): 10:30am, 1:30pm
Live stage performances featuring the striking elegance of the MODUS Series digital pianos.
Motif XS - Phil Clendenin
Location: Marriott Marquis Ballroom – X Factor Stage (Pro Audio & Combo area)
Time(s): 10:30am, 2:30pm
Autograph Session Group Drum Artists
Location: Hall C, Booth #4578 (Drums & Guitars area)
Time(s): 11am
Peter Baartmans
Location: Marriott Marquis Ballroom - X Factor Stage (Pro Audio & Combo area)
Time(s): 11am, 1pm, 3pm, 4pm
CVP400 Series Demo
Location: Marriott Marquis Ballroom – Future Of Music Stage (Piano area)
Time(s): 11:30am, 2:30pm
Live stage performances featuring the innovative technology of the Clavinova CVP400 Series digital pianos.
Jim Walker - Flute
Location: Marriott Marquis Ballroom – Jazz Stage (Band & Orchestra area)
Time(s): 11:30am, 1:30pm
X Factor - Blake Angelos
Location: Marriott Marquis Ballroom – X Factor Stage (Pro Audio & Combo area)
Time(s): 11:30am, 3:30pm
Motif XS - Heratch Touresian
Location: Marriott Marquis Ballroom – X Factor Stage (Pro Audio & Combo area)
Time(s): 12:30pm
Educational Products
Location: Marriott Marquis Ballroom – X Factor Stage (Pro Audio & Combo area)
Time(s): 1:30pm
Steinberg - Rodney Campbell
Location: Marriott Marquis Ballroom – X Factor Stage (Pro Audio & Combo area)
Time(s): 2pm