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Guitars, Gear, and the Heartbeat of NAMM 2026 — When Gear Meets Culture Inside The Creators Lounge | The NAMM Show 2026 Event Coverage — Day 2 Observations | On Location with Sean Martin and Marco Ciappelli
Day two at NAMM 2026 captures the real culture of the show, from guitars on the wall to live sound chaos and unscripted conversations. Craftsmanship, technology, and creativity collide when you are truly on location. This episode captures the texture of being on location where instruments, people, and ideas shape the c
Music, People, and the Energy That Moves an Industry | The NAMM Show 2026 Event Coverage with John Mlynczak, President and CEO at NAMM | On Location with Sean Martin and Marco Ciappelli
As NAMM marks 125 years of music, resilience, and the people who keep the industry moving forward, this conversation about The NAMM Show 2026 explores how artists, education, and authentic connection are shaping what comes next.
The New Copyright and Rights Battle: Who Owns the Sound of AI When Machines Make Music? | A Panel Conversation with Chandler Lawn, Michael Sheldrick, Drew Thurlow, Puya Partow-Navid, and Marco Ciappelli | Music Evolves with Sean Martin
Artificial intelligence can now compose entire songs in seconds—but who owns the output when the input came from decades of human creativity? In this Music Evolves panel, artists, lawyers, and global thinkers unpack how AI is transforming rights, authorship, and the emotional core of music itself.
From Sampling to Scraping: AI Music, Rights, and the Return of Creative Control | A Musing On The Connection Between Music, Technology, and Creativity | Music Evolves: Sonic Frontiers with Sean Martin and TAPE9 | Read by TAPE9
Let's explores how generative AI is reshaping music — from training data scraped without permission to the tools being built to detect and defend creative ownership. This episode questions what we might lose when machines generate emotion at scale, and whether human-made music will soon be prized for its imperfection.
Resonance and Reinvention: Crafting Sound from Salvaged History | A Conversation with Cindy Hulej | Music Evolves with Sean Martin
Every guitar built at Cindy Guitars is handcrafted from salvaged New York City wood, transforming historic beams into instruments full of soul and sound. In this episode, Cindy Hulej walks us through her process, from wood selection and pickup design to inlay art and tone customization.
Inside the Mixtape Museum: Saving Cassettes and Stories to Preserve Our Musical DNA | A Conversation with Sommer McCoy | Music Evolves with Sean Martin
This episode reveals how mixtapes became more than just music—they shaped culture, fueled underground scenes, and now need saving before they’re lost forever. Discover how the Mixtape Museum turns personal memories into a collective legacy that honors the past and inspires the future.
Creating Moments, Not Just Mixes: Why a Great DJ Isn’t Just a Playlist | A Conversation with George Platsis — AKA DJ Zeus | Music Evolves with Sean Martin
DJ Zeus joins Music Evolves to break down the art of DJing as an emotional craft—where storytelling, timing, and crowd connection matter more than the gear you use. From mixtapes to club residencies, he shares how the right track at the right moment can transform a room and why no algorithm can replicate that human tou
From Sidewalks to Sousapaloozas: This Is Your Invitation to Play — Make Music Day Is for You | A Conversation with Aaron Friedman | Music Evolves with Sean Martin
On June 21st, anyone can step outside and make music—and Aaron Friedman, founder of the Make Music Alliance, shares how this global movement turns everyday spaces into stages and everyday people into performers. This episode is a reminder that music isn’t just for the few—it’s for all of us, and the invitation is wide
How Technology is Changing the Way We Make Music: A Look Inside Columbia University's Groundbreaking Computer Music Center | A Conversation with Seth Cluett | Music Evolves with Sean Martin
Explore the intersection of music and technology with Seth Cluett, Director of Columbia University’s Computer Music Center, as he shares the center’s rich history, groundbreaking innovations, and how it continues to shape the future of sound. From pioneering electronic music to integrating AI and immersive audio, this
Hacking the Rules of Music: Experimentation, Technology, and Artistic Freedom | A Conversation with Scott “Shagghie” Scheferman | Music Evolves with Sean Martin
Scott “Shagghie” Scheferman joins Music Evolves to explore the intersection of creativity, technology, and music, sharing how the hacker mindset fuels artistic expression. From modular synthesizers to AI-driven music tools, this conversation challenges how we define creativity and asks whether technology enhances or di
Breaking Sound Barriers: Music, Accessibility, and Innovation | A Conversation with Precious Perez | Music Evolves with Sean Martin
Singer, songwriter, and educator Precious Perez shares how she navigates the music industry as a blind artist, using technology, adaptive techniques, and community collaboration to compose, perform, and advocate for accessibility. As president of RAMPD, she discusses the fight for disability representation in music, pr
Reimagining Nostalgia: Music’s Creative and Technological Evolution | A The NAMM Show 2025 Conversation with John Mlynczak | On Location Coverage with Sean Martin and Marco Ciappelli
In this On Location with Sean Martin and Marco Ciappelli episode, NAMM President and CEO John Mlynczak shares how technology and tradition intertwine at NAMM 2025, showcasing innovations that empower musicians while honoring the timeless sounds that connect us all. Discover how NAMM’s mission to inspire new music maker
Pressing Forward: The Vinyl Revival | The Sound. The Experience. The Future. | A Conversation with Larry Jaffee | Music Evolves with Sean Martin
Vinyl records have reclaimed their place in music culture, but what’s driving the resurgence, and what does it mean for artists, collectors, and the industry? Journalist and Making Vinyl co-founder Larry Jaffee joins Music Evolves to explore the past, present, and future of vinyl, from its sound and experience to the c
The Ultimate 2025 Tech & Cybersecurity Event Guide: Where to Be | On Location Coverage with Sean Martin and Marco Ciappelli
ITSPmagazine’s Sean Martin and Marco Ciappelli outline their event coverage plans for 2025, highlighting major cybersecurity conferences like RSA, Black Hat, and Infosecurity Europe, along with tech, legal, and industry-specific events shaping innovation. From on-location interviews to exclusive insights, they share ho
Music Evolves Podcast Debut: Exploring Music’s Evolution Through Technology, Creativity, and Innovation | A Conversation with Marco Ciappelli | Music Evolves with Sean Martin
The debut episode of Music Evolves explores how technology is transforming music creation, performance, and production, with insights from the NAMM Show on innovations like AI-assisted songwriting, digital modeling amps, and silent drum heads. Host Sean Martin dives into the balance between preserving classic sounds an
Exploring Music and Storytelling: A Conversation with Acclaimed Classical Guitar Player Jonathan Taylor | Audio Signals Podcast With Marco Ciappelli
Join me, Marco Ciappelli, as I dive deep into the world of music and storytelling with the accomplished classical guitarist, Jonathan Taylor.