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Inside The Noise with Gabe Dalporto

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Red Hot Chili Peppers
Music Industry
Music Education
Grammy Awards
Chad Smith Music Foundation
Elton John
Drumming
Rock Music
Fender
Craftsmanship
Taylor Guitars
Jeff Skunk Baxter
Innovation
Acoustic Guitars
Leo Fender
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John Mellencamp

Inside the Noise with Gabe Dalporto is a Guitar Center podcast that explores the people and ideas shaping the future of music. Gabe speaks with artists, builders, innovators and industry leaders to uncover how music and instruments are being created and experienced today. As a musician and Guitar Center's CEO, he brings genuine curiosity to every conversation, offering listeners a sharp, inspiring... more

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Latest Episodes

As Season 2 of Inside the Noise comes to a close, Guitar Center CEO Gabe Dalporto joins Max Lauer-Bader to reflect on the remarkable guests, memorable stories and recurring themes that emerged throughout the season. From musicians and entrepreneurs t... more

Phil McKnight—the creator and host of the popular Know Your Gear podcast—expresses to Guitar Center CEO Gabe Dalporto on how he found success on YouTube, why humor is important when reviewing guitars and other gear, and how to buy smarter.

Billionaire investor—and guitarist for Ghost Hounds—Thomas Tull talks to Guitar Center CEO Gabe Dalporto about entrepreneurship, creative leadership, making blockbuster films and being a gamer and comic-book fanboy. (The Guitar Hero video game was on... more

Genre-bending bluegrass, country, blues and Americana artist—and shredding soloist—Trey Hensley shares his musical journey with Guitar Center CEO Gabe Dalporto in this episode of Inside the Noise. Raised in East Tennessee and immersed in country musi... more

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Recent Guests

Thomas Tull
Entrepreneur, filmmaker, musician, and AI executive
Legendary Entertainment / AI company
Episode: Thomas Tull (Legendary Entertainment)
Trey Hensley
Grammy-winning artist, International Bluegrass Music Association champion
Musician
Episode: Trey Hensley
Yvette Young
Guitarist with signature guitars and pedals, innovator in math rock
Self-directed artist; signature gear collaborations
Episode: Yvette Young (Covet)
Brian Ball
CEO of Ernie Ball, third generation family leader
Ernie Ball
Episode: Brian Ball (Ernie Ball CEO) and Tosin Abasi
Tosin Abasi
Guitarist known for extended-range designs and collaboration with Music Man
Music Man
Episode: Brian Ball (Ernie Ball CEO) and Tosin Abasi
Dave Maddux
Veteran guitar industry professional with a decades-long career at Fender and later Guitar Center repairs
Fender (former), Guitar Center (repairs)
Episode: Dave Maddux (Guitar Center Vintage Repairs)
Jeff Skunk Baxter
Legendary guitarist; studio musician for Steely Dan and the Doobie Brothers; inventor and consultant in music tech and defense-related projects
Musician, Product Engineer, Consultant
Episode: Jeff "Skunk" Baxter (Steely Dan, Doobie Brothers)
Marty Schwartz
Guitar instructor, YouTuber, founder of Marty Music
Marty Music
Episode: Marty Schwartz (Marty Music)
Andy Powers
CEO of Taylor Guitars
Taylor Guitars
Episode: Andy Powers (Taylor Guitars)

Host

Gabe Dalporto
CEO of Guitar Center and host of Inside The Noise, known for hands-on curiosity and industry connections.

Reviews

2.0 out of 5 stars from 25 ratings
  • Good Show

    Good interviews with interesting people throughout the music industry

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    thelonnie1
    United States4 months ago
  • Informative & entertaining

    I’ve loved all the episodes so far. The stories are great, the guests are awesome, and Gabe is an excellent host.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    CrewsnSam
    United States6 months ago
  • It’s just bad.

    The title says it all.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    BanjoKaDrewie
    United States6 months ago
  • Gabe Dalporto is a clown

    GC can’t pay employees to work the bare minimum hours needed to run a store but can pay Chad Smith to be on a podcast. Shame on you and the rest of your cronies

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Guitar Center Employee
    United States6 months ago
  • Pay your employees

    Garbage company that exploits workers.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    mastertron!
    United States6 months ago

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Great mix of maker, musician, and business leader perspectives
Some listeners feel the show highlights innovation in gear and leadership
Engaging host with deep industry ties; guests bring diverse expertise

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Yvette Young (Covet)
Q: What advice would you give younger musicians about contracts and the business side?
Set clear boundaries from the start, have everything reviewed by a lawyer, and educate yourself about the business to protect your creative work and relationships.
Yvette Young (Covet)
Q: Can you talk about the Logitech Super Bowl moment and what happened there?
She didn't anticipate the impact of the moment; a brief appearance in a Super Bowl-adjacent feature brought surreal exposure and boosted attention from fans and industry alike.
Yvette Young (Covet)
Q: What was it like breaking into the scene and producing your own albums?
It was a mix of luck and seizing opportunities; social media exposure led to demo opportunities and tours, culminating in new collaborations and signing discussions.
Yvette Young (Covet)
Q: How did you come to the math rock path and your signature gear approach?
She explains it happened by accident, driven by how her brain works and her background in highly musical yet flexible classical training, leading to unique tunings and a penchant for emotion over rigid structure.
Yvette Young (Covet)
Q: Tell me a little bit about how you got into music.
Yvette describes starting with classical piano and violin, facing intense competition and pressure, then shifting to guitar during a hospital stay that helped her discover an outlet and sense of agency.

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1. Thomas Tull
2. Trey Hensley
3. Yvette Young
4. Brian Ball
5. Tosin Abasi
6. Dave Maddux
7. Jeff Skunk Baxter
8. Marty Schwartz

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