Reinventing Music through Digital Technology with Owen Grover
“Technology is gonna absolutely reinvent the way we think about, create, compose, distribute, and listen to music.” - Owen GroverTechnology is all around us. As a result, it is unsurprising that it has had a significant impact on twentieth-century music. It has changed the way music is transmitted, preserved, heard, performed, and composed, but one thing remains constant: the sense of togetherness. How is it maintained all throughout?In today’s episode, we are joined by Owen Grover. He is the CEO of TrueFire Studios, one of the biggest music education brands out there, with 4 main brands: Artistworks.com, TrueFire, FaderPro, and JamPlay. Owen also helped produce the Concert for Sandy Relief at Madison Square Garden, which raised over $55 million for victims of Hurricane Sandy. Owen is also known for building Pocket Casts, an Australian-born podcasting app.Tune in to this episode and hit that subscribe button! If you like this podcast, don’t forget to share it with your friends!Highlights:[00:58]Who is Owen Grover?[03:30]Owen’s Definition of Real Community & Togetherness in Music[05:40] Owen’s early experiences in music and how he transitioned into it[07:11]Bringing Music and the Digital World Together[12:56]Creator Economy: The Evolution of Music during the Pandemic[14:00] The Emerging Practices and Platforms in Music[16:21]Owen’s earliest connection to music[31:13]Exploring the Metallica AlbumLinks:Website:truefirestudios.comLinkedIn:Owen GroverFacebook:Owen GroverInstagram:ogroverTwitter:@ogroverYoutube:Owen Grover