Episode 587 - AI goes to music school with John von Seggern

In this episode of the Inner Circle Podcast, I’m joined by John von Seggern, the visionary behind Futureproof Music School—a next-generation program that blends personalized mentorship with AI-driven music production tools. Unlike traditional schools, Futureproof is designed to meet the needs of today’s independent artists. John brings over 30 years of experience as a studio musician, producer, and sound designer, including collaborations with electronic music pioneer Jon Hassell, extensive international touring, and contributions to major films such as Pixar’s Oscar-winning WALL·E. Before launching Futureproof, John led online education programs at Dubspot and Icon Collective, where he saw firsthand how outdated models failed to keep pace with modern music creation. In this episode, we discuss:How AI is transforming music educationThe balance of online vs in-person learning for musiciansBlockchain technology and the future of student credentialsLessons from blending traditional and electronic musicJohn’s journey from performer to educator and entrepreneur If you’re curious about the future of music education, AI in creative learning, or simply want insights from a veteran producer, this episode is for you. Recorded from John’s studio in Los Angeles. Learn more about John at futureproofmusicschool.com Also, a video version of this podcast is now available on YouTube as well. --- (FREE DOWNLOAD) The Magic EQ Frequencies everyone with a DAW should know: https://www.bobbyowsinskicourses.com/magic-freqs-registration Get fantastic mixing tips from the best selling Mixing Engineer’s Handbook: https://bobbyowsinski.com/mixhandbook Check out my best-selling books: https://bobbyowsinski.com/best-selling-books/  Discover more mixing courses: https://www.bobbyowsinskicourses.com/  Follow me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BobbyOwsinskiBiz/ Follow me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bobbyo/ Follow me on IG: https://www.instagram.com/bobbyowsinski/ Follow me on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/bobbyowsinski.bsky.social -- Thank you for tuning in to Bobby Owsinski’s Inner Circle, the podcast that takes you deep inside the music industry. Each week, Bobby shares insights, news, analysis, and conversations with the movers and shakers shaping today’s music world. 📌 Explore Bobby’s best-selling books: https://bobbyowsinski.com/best-selling-books/ 🎧 Discover more mixing and production courses: https://www.bobbyowsinskicourses.com/ 📲 Follow Bobby for more tips, insights, and updates: • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BobbyOwsinskiBiz/ • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bobbyo/ • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bobbyowsinski/ • Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/bobbyowsinski.bsky.social 🎙️ New episodes release every Tuesday at 9AM Pacific on YouTube and your favorite podcast app. Music. Business. Creativity. Straight from the Inner Circle. Produced by APodcastGeek https://apodcastgeek.com/