ISME Creator Space

Explore the future of music education in this interactive hub where music, technology, AI, health, and wellness converge. Discover innovative tools, attend live demonstrations, participate in hands-on workshops, connect with thought leaders, and experience the latest research shaping music education worldwide. Drop in anytime to explore, create, learn, and connect.

Hours: Wednesday & Thursday 10 AM -6 PM, Friday 10 AM-2 PM

Jam Zone
  • Pop in and bang out some beats with fellow musicians 

ISME Experience Zone 

  • Historical journey of ISME’s beginnings 

  • Membership connections

Music Technology Zone - Sponsored by Music First

  • Demonstrations from music, technology, and wellness organizations  

Music Health & Wellbeing Zone 

  • Research on music's therapeutic and cognitive benefits 

  • Wellness initiatives for educators and musicians 

Innovation Stage 

  • Curated sponsor showcases 

  • Featured presentations from educators, technologists, and industry leaders 

Collaboration Zone 

  • Informal networking meetings in collaboration space 

  • Connections with educators, researchers, partners, and sponsors 

  • Community-building and partnership opportunities  

Music Education Forum - Sponsored by CommonTime
  • Live technology showcases and hands-on experiences 
Wednesday, July 29, 2026
1:00 PM - 1:45 PM
Preparing Students for Music Careers Beyond Performance
Arin Canbolat, Martin Shore
4:00 PM - 4:45 PM
Where Independent Music Thrives: Preparing Students for the New Music Economy
Neil Sheehan
Thursday, July 30, 2026
12:00 PM - 12:45 PM
AI in Music Education: Opportunities, Challenges, and Emerging Practices
Leonardo Borne, Philip Ahner, Alberto Acquilino, Jonathan Wyner
1:00 PM - 1:45 PM
Student-Centered by Design: Building a Transdisciplinary STEAM School Model for Sustainable Futures
Alex Ruthmann, Leon de Bruin, Matthew Breaden, Gerson Nascimento, Andrea Vazelle, Ashley Wright
2:00 PM - 2:45 PM
Practical Creativity Strategies for the Elementary Music Classroom (Music Workshop)
Giuliana Conti
3:00 PM - 3:45 PM
Founders, Creators, and the Future of Music Innovation
Mher Yesayan, Lee Whitmore, Jim Frankel
Friday, July 31, 2026
11:00 AM - 11:45 PM
Best Practices: Share your best tools for talking with kids about college and scholarships
Eytan Wurman
Wednesday, July 29, 2026
11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
AI = Artistic Intelligence: Our Value in an AI-enabled World
Eytan Wurman
12:00 PM - 12:45 PM
Where Independent Music Thrives: Preparing Students for the New Music Economy
Neil Sheehan
1:00 PM - 1:45 PM
MyStory-Turning Achievements into Opportunities
Ryan Oberoi
2:00 PM - 2:45 PM
Innovations in Cultural, and Technological Inclusion in Music Education
Amira Ehrlich, Ronen Shapira
3:00 PM - 3:45 PM
Suno and Music Creation
Ben Camp
4:00 PM - 4:45 PM
Teaching AI Through Pedagogy: The SCORE Framework
Gerson Nascimento
Thursday, July 30, 2026
11:00 AM - 11:45 AM
Jamstik Core: Interactive Guitar Technology in Action
Bryan Powell
12:00 PM - 12:45 PM
The Hidden Structure of Harmony: A Visual Approach to Teaching Voice Leading
Mher Yesayan
1:00 PM - 1:45 PM
Splice
Candice Davenport, Lee Cheng
2:00 PM - 2:45 PM
Expanding Access to Drumming Through the Zip Kit
Bryan Powell
3:00 PM - 3:45 PM
MusiCounts
Nick Godsoe
4:00 PM - 4:45 PM
Count Clap Tap: Developing rhythmic fundamentals through cognitive training and technology
Andy Shoniker
Friday, July 31, 2026
11:00 AM - 11:45 AM
The Power of Community Partnerships in Education and Engagement
Scott Austin
12:00 PM - 12:45 PM
The Future of Sheet Music: Beyond Paper and PDF
Ismail Husain
1:00 PM - 1:45 PM
AI and Music
Jonathan Wyner
Wednesday, July 29, 2026
12:00 PM - 12:45 PM
Music Technologies
Jonathan Wyner, Ben Camp, Meg Schedel
1:00 PM - 1:45 PM
How to Get Published
David Herbert
2:00 PM - 2:45 PM
The Future of Music Careers: What Educators Need to Understand Now
Arin Canbolat, Martin Shore
2:00 PM - 2:45 PM
The Future of Music Careers: What Educators Need to Understand Now
Arin Canbolat, Martin Shore
3:00 PM - 3:45 PM
Music Health and Well Being Panel
Ryan Lewis, Kate Andrews, Joy Reeves
4:00 PM - 4:45 PM
What Universities Are Looking For: Scholarships, Portfolios, and Future-Ready Students
Andy Mast, Brian Chin, Nick Kenney
Thursday, July 30, 2026
11:00 AM - 11:45 AM
Broadening Participation and Opening the Pipeline: Issues and Innovations for PreK-12 Music Education in the United States
Cecil Adderly, Jared Rawlings, Wendy Sims, Lisa Crawford
12:00 PM - 12:45 PM
Innovation and Leadership in Music Nonprofits
Chiho Feindler, Arin Canbolat, Cecil Adderly, Nick Godsoe, Brian Levine
1:00 PM - 1:45 PM
Podcast Recording - Drum One, Drum All
Bashiri Johnson
2:00 PM - 2:45 PM
AI and Music Education
Ben Camp, Lee Whitmore, Jim Franke, Jonathan Wyner, Patrick Bourget
3:00 PM - 3:45 PM
From Classroom to College: How K–12 Educators Build Music Pathways
Eytan Wurman
4:00 PM - 4:45 PM
Podcast Recording - Music Will
Bryan Powell
Friday, July 31, 2026
11:00 AM - 11:45 PM
The Future of Music Careers: Beyond Performance
Arin Canbolat, Martin Shore
1:00 PM - 1:45 PM
Beyond Performance: New Music Careers in Technology, Production, and Creative Industries