Nashville Musicians Association

06/10/2026

Dr. Jason Baker will return to Cooper Hall with his very popular audiology clinic from 10am-3pm on Tuesday June 23rd. Dr. Baker will be offering free hearing screenings. This is a quick examination of the outer ear canal to make sure there is no wax build-up and a basic hearing test that will evaluate and screen for possible hearing loss at a few frequencies. If you have known hearing loss or tinnitus, this is not recommended for you. DURATION: 15 minutes. He also offers paid services including a comprehensive test of all frequencies and speech understanding, or custom filtered music plugs, ear mold impressions, ear cleaning and IEM cleaning.
This month Dr Baker is teaming with Paint the Town Purple Alzheimer’s association. Hearing health and brain health are closely connected. Hearing loss is one of the factors that can impact cognitive health. Research has shown that untreated hearing loss may be associated with an increased risk of cognitive decline and dementia. When hearing becomes more difficult, the brain must work harder to process sounds, which can affect communication, social engagement, and overall quality of life.
That's why Dr. Baker is encouraging everyone to take a proactive approach to their brain health by prioritizing their hearing health. 20% of the proceeds from this month’s clinic will go to Pain the Town Purple to help fight Alzheimer’s. Healthy hearing is an important part of healthy aging and a healthy musician.
To sign up for your June 23rd spot with Dr. Baker, please call (615) 208-6448 or email at [email protected]. The slots will be filled in the order in which responses are received. Walk-ins will be seen if time allows, but scheduled appointment slots are recommended. If this upcoming date/time does not work, appointments can be scheduled separately.

06/08/2026

Tomorrow! Join Drummer & Producer Joe Hamm tomorrow at the Nashville Musicians Association for the June edition of The Pit for our convesation on a topic that everybody seems to be talking about, A.I., with special guest, Carlos Arana!

Carlos Arana is a professional with a PhD in Engineering and specialized expertise in AI, music, and education. He is a leader in the intersection of artificial intelligence and the music industry, contributing to innovative developments in AI-driven music education and creative technologies. Carlos holds a PhD in Engineering and AI from the University of Buenos Aires and Univ. of Lomas de Zamora. He is a professor at Berklee College of Music and has developed and taught groundbreaking courses in AI, data science, and music, including the world’s first course on AI for Music at Berklee.

The Pit is an open forum discussion space built for musicians to come hang out, meet other players, ask questions and discuss critiques, concerns and common ground with fellow music makers. Whether you’re a seasoned pro or just starting to navigate the scene, your voice belongs in the room. Let’s strengthen our community together!

Where: 11 Music Circle N, Nashville, TN 37203
When: Tuesday, June 9th, 2026 at 10AM
Cost: FREE!

Music: "Ten Toes In" - The HYVE

06/07/2026

Here’s a time sensitive reminder of a very cool upcoming event: Sunday, June 7, from 3-5 p.m. at the Nashville Jazz Workshop, 1012 Buchanan Street, Roger Spencer will be celebrating the release of his excellent new book, “Songs You Thought You Knew,” which is featured in our new Nashville Musician magazine. The book spotlights the (mostly) unintentional errors in the evolution of the notation of many popular jazz standards that compromises the integrity of the original tune.

06/06/2026

Tuesday June 9th the Pit returns to the lobby at local 257. Our host Joe Hamm and his guest Carlos Arana will be holding an open discussion about AI and how it is transforming the way music is created, produced, distributed, and experienced. Carlos Arana is a highly accomplished professional with a PhD in Engineering and specialized expertise in AI, music, and education. He is a leader in the intersection of artificial intelligence and the music industry, contributing to innovative developments in AI-driven music education and creative technologies. Carlos holds a PhD in Engineering and AI from the University of Buenos Aires and Univ. of Lomas de Zamora. He is a professor at Berklee College of Music and has developed and taught groundbreaking courses in AI, data science, and music, including the world’s first course on AI for Music at Berklee.
Join us June 9th at 10am for an in depth discussion about AI and the music industry, its opportunities, challenges, and the road ahead. The Pit takes place in our lobby the second Tuesday of every month from 10am-12 noon.

06/05/2026

06/05/2026

Dr. Jason Baker will return to Cooper Hall with his very popular audiology clinic from 10am-3pm on Tuesday June 23rd. Dr. Baker will be offering free hearing screenings. This is a quick examination of the outer ear canal to make sure there is no wax build-up and a basic hearing test that will evaluate and screen for possible hearing loss at a few frequencies. If you have known hearing loss or tinnitus, this is not recommended for you. DURATION: 15 minutes. He also offers paid services including a comprehensive test of all frequencies and speech understanding, or custom filtered music plugs, ear mold impressions, ear cleaning and IEM cleaning.
This month Dr Baker is teaming with Paint the Town Purple Alzheimer’s association. Hearing health and brain health are closely connected. Hearing loss is one of the factors that can impact cognitive health. Research has shown that untreated hearing loss may be associated with an increased risk of cognitive decline and dementia. When hearing becomes more difficult, the brain must work harder to process sounds, which can affect communication, social engagement, and overall quality of life.
That's why Dr. Baker is encouraging everyone to take a proactive approach to their brain health by prioritizing their hearing health. 20% of the proceeds from this month’s clinic will go to Pain the Town Purple to help fight Alzheimer’s. Healthy hearing is an important part of healthy aging and a healthy musician.
To sign up for your June 23rd spot with Dr. Baker, please call (615) 208-6448 or email at [email protected]. The slots will be filled in the order in which responses are received. Walk-ins will be seen if time allows, but scheduled appointment slots are recommended. If this upcoming date/time does not work, appointments can be scheduled separately.
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05/29/2026

The Fair Trade Music Nashville campaign is in full swing, and we’re thrilled to honor 3rd & Lindsley with their very own Fair Trade Music sticker!

Since 1991, 3rd & Lindsley has supported and enriched the Nashville music community by providing musicians and fans alike with a fantastic venue for live performances, fundraisers, radio shows, and more! Their incredible staff and management have also championed the Nashville Musicians Association by hosting numerous events for causes close to our hearts. Whether you're visiting or whether you're a local, 3rd & Lindsley is always a great place for live music.

Thank you to the entire team at 3rd & Lindsley for all you do to support musicians!