On this episode of The Stage, John Mlynczak, the new President and CEO of National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM), joins the show to discuss how music education and creative industry can work together to better the future of music as a whole. John has so much experience not only in the creative industry space, but also in the music education world, as well. He has worked as a music educator, the VP at Hal Leonard, and even in the music technology space. 

Some topics discussed in today's conversation:

• How John's background in music education and music technology assisted in getting him to this point
• What he hopes to accomplish in his presidency with NAMM
• Importance of the NAMM Show for the creative industry
• Relationship of music education and creative industry in 2033
• Future plans for arts advocacy
• His favorite hobby

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