In this special international episode, host Aaron Hansen sits down with Jakob von Wolff, President and Owner of Studio 49 — the legendary German instrument maker co-founded by Carl Orff himself. Jakob shares Studio 49’s incredible history, their deep commitment to quality and music education, and why their handcrafted xylophones, metallophones, and glockenspiels have inspired generations of young musicians around the world. Hear behind-the-scenes stories from the factory, insights on Orff’s influence, and why Studio 49 continues to set the standard in elementary music classrooms today.

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