GMEA 2025 Recap

I was in Athens, Georgia this past week on behalf of MusicFirst. This is always one of my favorite shows of the year, due in large part to the Herculean efforts of Heath Jones - the Technology Chair for GMEA. This was the second year of Tech Town, and we were very proud to the the headline sponsor. This great event features several music technology companies in an open section of the exhibit hall where attendees can speak with representatives of those companies, including the very people who build those products. MusicFirst was well represented - including Marcel Pusey from OGenPlus, Joanna Mangona from MusicFirst Elementary, and Max Williams from YuStudio. I once again presented my session titled AI Is Coming - But Not For Your Job - one that always initiates some great conversations. GMEA also hosts one of my favorite events of the year - the Music Tech Student Showcase - organized by Heath Jones and assisted by an army of industry folks, teachers, parents and students. It features the digital creations of 18 middle and high school students, and I am always astounded by the level of talent that is on display. There must be something in the waters of Georgia! Here are some photos of my adventures in Athens. Enjoy!