Further expanding our commitment to elevate the experiences, education and growth opportunities for musicians at every level, Guitar Center is launching a new music industry podcast series, Inside the Noise. Mark your calendars for January 6, when the season’s first three episodes will drop. 

Hosted by Guitar Center CEO Gabe Dalporto, the podcast features insightful and inspirational conversations with music-industry leaders, legendary artists and visionaries of all types.  

“Since joining Guitar Center, I found myself spending significant time with the artists, innovators and executives shaping the future of instruments, performance and music culture,” said Dalporto. “These conversations were highly insightful, and I thought it was a shame everyone couldn’t be in them. So, we created Inside the Noise to rip open the curtain and give everyone direct access to the people shaping the future of music.”  

Episode 1: Fender CEO Andy Mooney  
Dalporto and Mooney explore how founder Leo Fender’s innovative approach to tinkering and experimentation continues to inform the brand today and into the future.  

Episode 2: PRS Guitars Founder Paul Reed Smith  
Smith shares how a “kid with a prototype guitar” transformed PRS into one of the top guitar brands on the planet.  

Episode 3: Red Hot Chili Peppers Drummer Chad Smith  
The legendary drummer discusses his investment in the next generation of musicians via the Chad Smith Foundation with Dalporto, who also asks the drummer about band chemistry, musical roots and more.

Upcoming Episodes 
There’s so much more to explore in the coming weeks. Future episodes of Inside the Noise will feature Dalporto sitting down with Martin Guitar CEO Thomas Ripsam, legendary drummer and raconteur Kenny Aronoff, Reverb founder and former CEO Dave Kalt, renowned bassist Blu DeTiger and other guests sharing knowledge to motivate, educate and inspire players. 

Listen to Inside the Noise With Gabe Dalporto on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify and all major platforms, and subscribe to get new episodes every Tuesday at 3 p.m. PT. 

Also, keep your eyes and ears open for a special edition at the end of season one, where Dalporto will reflect on the series’ guests, read viewer comments and engage, AMA-style, with the community.