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John Mlynczak: Why NAMM Still Matters in 2026
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Jan. 18, 2026

John Mlynczak: Why NAMM Still Matters in 2026

NAMM's president and CEO joins us to discuss the shift from traditional retail to influencer-driven content creation in the music industry and why preparing students to thrive in the future matters more than teaching techniques.
Patricia Brennan: Vibraphone Visions of the Universe
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Jan. 11, 2026

Patricia Brennan: Vibraphone Visions of the Universe

From Mexican marimba traditions to astronomy-guided composition, the vibraphonist explains how her album 'Of The Near And Far' maps constellations onto the circle of fifths to generate raw material for genre-defying new work.
Phil Haynes: Banging the Drum for Liberty Now
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Jan. 4, 2026

Phil Haynes: Banging the Drum for Liberty Now

The drummer and composer discusses how Liberty Now!. Free Country's first album in a decade, transformed from celebration into unintentional protest, shaped by Herb Robertson's death and a fracturing democracy.
Guest: Phil Haynes
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