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*Event details are subject to change. Please check back periodically for the latest information.
Thursday - January 14, 2010
Event / Appearance Time(s) Location
Critically Listening - John Mills, FOH engineer Chris Tomlin, Lincoln Brewster
This workshop is critical for audio technicians. How to listen 'inside' the mix... what to listen for, how to listen for it, and what to do about it. This event is FREE and open to all. No NAMM Badge required!
10:30 am - 11:30 am Anaheim Convention Center in The Hot Zone, Room 204B
Tina Guo - Yamaha Cello Artist
Antonio Pontarelli - Yamaha Violin Artist
11:00 am Marriott Marquis Ballroom -
B & O Performance Stage
Art of Mixing - John Mills, FOH engineer Chris Tomlin, Lincoln Brewster
Tips, tricks, and techniques used get your mix out of the basement. Many people just get things balanced and let the band do the rest. This class is about to take the audience experience to the next level. The sound board is an instrument... PLAY IT! John will build a mix from the ground up, explaing his eq choices along the way. This event is FREE and open to all. No NAMM Badge required!
11:45 am - 12:45 pm Anaheim Convention Center in The Hot Zone, Room 204B
Tina Guo - Yamaha Cello Artist
Antonio Pontarelli - Yamaha Violin Artist
1:00 pm Marriott Marquis Ballroom -
B & O Performance Stage
Arranger Worksatations in Worship – Scott Krippayne, Yamaha Artist and Mike Overlin, Yamaha
These versatile keyboards are some of the most amazing instruments available to the worship musician. Learn how they can add powerful music production capabilities to any size worship team, home church, recording setting or solo worship experience. This event is FREE and open to all. No NAMM Badge required!
1:00 pm - 1:30 pm Anaheim Convention Center in The Hot Zone, Room 204C
The Worship Keyboardist - Rique Pantoja, Brazilian Jazz Pianist and Christian Artist
The job of the worship keyboardist is not an easy one. They need an instrument that can keep up as well as an understanding of what that keyboard can do and how to make it do it. Join Rique as he shares insight on the new Yamaha XS series, and how to use these powerhouses to enhance your worship experience. This event is FREE and open to all. No NAMM Badge required!
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Anaheim Convention Center in The Hot Zone, Room 204B
Digital Drums in Worship - Carl Albrecht (DTX900) Integrity Recording Artist - Paul Baloche, Don Moen
Join Carl as he discusses the role of digital drums in the worship environment. Recent breakthroughs in technology have provided us with electronic kits that rival acoustic drums in response and drummer feedback. This event is FREE and open to all. No NAMM Badge required!
2:15 pm - 3:15 pm Anaheim Convention Center in The Hot Zone, Room 204B
Tina Guo - Yamaha Cello Artist
Antonio Pontarelli - Yamaha Violin Artist
3:00 pm Marriott Marquis Ballroom -
B & O Performance Stage
Combining Acoustic and Digital Drums - Tom Dante , Drummer Saddleback Church, Bob Fitts
Tom Dante will show how electronic percussion can be used effectively with your acoustic drums to add a whole new level of groove to your worship service. Featuring the new Yamaha DTXM12 Multipad, he will show how loops can be controlled and triggered while allowing the worship drummer access to a world of additional drum and percussion sounds. This event is FREE and open to all. No NAMM Badge required!
3:30 pm - 4:30 pm Anaheim Convention Center in The Hot Zone, Room 204B
Leading Musicians - Tony Guerrero, Yamaha Artist – Creative Arts Director, Saddleback Church
With over 25 years experience leading musicians in both the secular and church worlds, from concerts to the studio to sanctuary, Tony Guerrero offers some practical tips on understanding, leading and affecting musicians. This event is FREE and open to all. No NAMM Badge required!
4:45 pm - 5:45 pm Anaheim Convention Center in The Hot Zone, Room 204B
Tina Guo - Yamaha Cello Artist
Performing with Linda Kay Parker
6:00 pm Hilton Hotel Lobby
First Ever Worship Night at NAMM
Come and enjoy an amazing evening of worship with Lincoln Brewster, Paul Baloche and the Band of Brothers featuring Kirk Whalum, Paul Jackson Jr., Gregg Bissonette, John Pena, Tom Brooks and Carl Albrecht. This exciting concert is absolutely free and open to all. Tickets are available in the HOT Zone.
7:00 pmAnaheim Convention Center in The Hot Zone, Room 204B
Friday - January 15, 2010
five-star dealer b’fast
Event / Appearance Time(s) Location
YKD Dealer Breakfast
7:30 am to 9:30 am Marriott Platinum Ballroom
See booth for details.
Five-Star Drum Dealer Breakfast
8:30 am See booth for details.
Carl Fischer - Yamaha Trumpet Artist
11:00 am Marriott Marquis Ballroom -
B & O Performance Stage
Junior Original Concert Performances
Student performances by gifted young musicians who have excelled in the Yamaha Music Education System.
  • Tissiana Vallecillo, Piano, Age 8 - "Adversity"
  • Valerie Narumi, Piano, Age 10 - "Adventures in Ice Cream Land"
  • Phillip Matsuura, Piano, Age 14 - "Sonatine for Flute and Piano"
12:00 pmMarriott Marquis Ballroom -
Piano Area
Worship Meet and Greet
Come hang out with some of your favorite worship artists during the NAMM show. Lincoln Brewster, Pual Baloche, Tommy Walker, Carl Albrecht, Rick Muchow, Scott Krippayne and others will be available to fellowship. In addition, entertainment will be provided by Yamaha artist Tony Guerrero, Rique Pantoja, Carl Albrecht and David Hughes. This event is FREE and open to all. No NAMM Badge required!
12:30 pm - 2:00 pmAnaheim Convention Center in The Hot Zone, Room 204B
Carl Fischer - Yamaha Trumpet Artist
1:00pmMarriott Marquis Ballroom -
B & O Performance Stage
Carl Fischer - Yamaha Trumpet Artist
3:00pmMarriott Marquis Ballroom -
B & O Performance Stage
Jason "Malletman" Taylor - Yamaha Vibraphone Artist
Performing with Soulcatchers
11:00pmHilton Hotel Lobby
Saturday - January 16, 2010
Event / Appearance Time(s) Location
Drum Artist Autograph Session
Come by and hang with some of the world's best drummers! Your favorite Yamaha drum artists will be signing today!
11:00 amMarriott Marquis Ballroom - Drum Area
Greg Vail - Yamaha Saxophone Artist
11:00amMarriott Marquis Ballroom -
B & O Performance Stage
Concepts of the Quiet Stage - Mike Overlin, Yamaha
One of the most common problems facing any size church is that of out of control stage volume. We will look at techniques and technologies that will help you to tame the volume on your platform. This event is FREE and open to all. No NAMM Badge required!
11:00 am - 11:30 am Anaheim Convention Center in The Hot Zone, Room 204C
Junior Original Concert Performances
Student performances by gifted young musicians who have excelled in the Yamaha Music Education System.
  • Tissiana Vallecillo, Piano, Age 8 - "Adversity"
  • Valerie Narumi, Piano, Age 10 - "Adventures in Ice Cream Land"
  • Phillip Matsuura, Piano, Age 14 - "Sonatine for Flute and Piano"
12:00 pmMarriott Marquis Ballroom -
Piano Area
Guitar Artist Autograph Session
Nathan East, Billy Sheehan, Glenn Hughes, James Lomenzo (Megadeth), Troy Van Leeuwen (Queens of the Stone Age), Wes Borland (Limp Bizkit), Alex Skolnick (Testament, Trans Siberian Orchestra), Andy McKee, Lee Ritenour
1:00 pmMarriott Marquis Ballroom - Guitar Area
Greg Vail - Yamaha Saxophone Artist
1:00pmMarriott Marquis Ballroom -
B & O Performance Stage
Greg Vail - Yamaha Saxophone Artist
3:00pmMarriott Marquis Ballroom -
B & O Performance Stage
Praise Team Tech Team One Team - Mike Overlin, Yamaha
There is only one Praise team at your church - Half are on the platform and half are at front of house. We will discuss how to bring these two "worlds" together in your ministry. This event is FREE and open to all. No NAMM Badge required!
3:30 pm - 4:30 pm Anaheim Convention Center in The Hot Zone, Room 204A
Carl Fischer - Yamaha Trumpet Artist
Performing with the Organic Groove Ensemble
6:00pm Marriott Lobby - Side Stage
Sunday - January 17, 2010
Event / Appearance Time(s) Location
Emil Richards - Yamaha Vibraphone Artist
11:00 am Marriott Marquis Ballroom -
B & O Performance Stage
Celebrate Your Music With Yamaha - Concert Series Finale!
Yamaha is hosting a four-part Holiday Concert Series from the Disneyland® Resort! Don't miss Rumble King on Sunday, Jan. 17 from 6-7 PM, in our final portion of the Concert Series live from Disneyland. Watch the show live at the Disneyland Tomorrowland Terrace Stage. Or simply log onto www.YamahaHub.com or click on the HubTV icon at the top of this page to watch the concert live online. Stay tuned until the conclusion of the live webcast for your chance to SMS text or click to win prizes such as a vacation for 4 to the Disneyland® Resort, a Yamaha Pocketrak 2G Digital Recorder and a Yamaha Home Theater System. An 'instant win' winner will be announced during the broadcast as well as our Grand Prize winner! For more information on the "Celebrate Your Music with Yamaha" holiday concert series promotion, visit www.yamaha.com/celebrate.
6:00 pmDisneyland Park, Tomorrowland Terrace
*Event details are subject to change. Please check back periodically for the latest information.