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Welcome to the APMExMEMECO Italy 2026 Conference!
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Join us July 14–16 in Sulmona, Italy, as we share voices and shape the future of popular music, identity, and education.

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Wednesday, July 15
 

10:00am CEST

Ninna nanna: identità, tradizione e appartenenza
Wednesday July 15, 2026 10:00am - 10:45am CEST
Liceo Ovidio - Room 2 @ PIAZZA XX SETTEMBRE 13, 67039 SULMONA (AQ)
The lullaby is a cornerstone of the ethnomusical and linguistic identity of peoples. Its analysis reveals binary rhythmic structures and crucial anthropological and psychological functions, such as the regulation of infant arousal. Preserving this oral repertoire means safeguarding historical memories and deep relational bonds against the risk of cultural oblivion.
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D'Amato Mattia Francesco

Studente, Conservatorio Santa Cecilia di Roma
Mattia Francesco D'Amato nasce nel 2002 a Cava de' Tirreni (SA). Dopo aver studiato violoncello negli istituti cavesi intraprende il triennio di violoncello al Conservatorio di musica Santa Cecilia di Roma. Attualmente studia nello stesso istituto il biennio di Formazione per la comunicazione... Read More →
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Zaccagni Giorgia

Studentessa, Conservatorio Santa Cecilia di Roma
Giorgia Zaccagni nasce a Pescara nel 1985 e fin da giovanissima coltiva la passione per il pianoforte.Dopo essersi trasferita a Roma, arricchisce il suo percorso artistico laureandosi in Lingue Orientali (La Sapienza) e in Canto Jazz (Cons. Casella), affiancando allo studio la dedizione... Read More →
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Polifemo Elisabetta Maria

Studentessa, Conservatorio Santa Cecilia di Roma
Ho 26 anni sono nata a Palermo, studio pianoforte dall’età di 8 anni. Ho intrapreso lo studio accademico di pianoforte presso il conservatorio “Vincenzo Bellini di Caltanissetta” per poi conseguire il diploma accademico di I livello in pianoforte al conservatorio “Santa Cecilia... Read More →
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Iannelli Riccardo

Studente, Conservatorio Santa Cecilia di Roma
Incantato dal mondo dei suoni fin dall'infanzia, sono cresciuto in una famiglia dove l'ascolto della musica era un elemento importante della nostra vita, all'età di 11 anni inizio lo studio del pianoforte.
Nel 2020 entro al triennio accademico di primo livello in pianoforte class... Read More →
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Marcello Mattucci

Student, Conservatorio di Musica Santa Cecilia

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Passos Iodice Bruna

Studentessa, Conservatorio Santa Cecilia di Roma
Bruna Iodice, nata a São Paulo, in Brasile, vi ha vissuto fino al 2018. Si è laureata in Lettere presso l’Università Statale di São Paulo (USP). Ha studiato chitarra classica in prestigiose istituzioni, tra cui l’EMESP Tom Jobim, Escola Municipal de Música di São Paulo e... Read More →
Wednesday July 15, 2026 10:00am - 10:45am CEST
Liceo Ovidio - Room 2 PIAZZA XX SETTEMBRE 13, 67039 SULMONA (AQ)
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11:00am CEST

From Practice to Prompt: Why Music Education Matters in an AI Classroom
Wednesday July 15, 2026 11:00am - 11:45am CEST
Liceo Ovidio - Room 2 @ PIAZZA XX SETTEMBRE 13, 67039 SULMONA (AQ)
AI music tools are more powerful in the hands of students with underlying theory and practice. This panel of educators make the case that traditional songwriting and ensemble skills enhance a student’s creative abilities when working with AI.
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Suno

Suno
Suno is a music company built to amplify imagination. Students can turn original lyrics, melodies, or demo recordings into complete, studio-quality songs. Suno empowers students at every level to create, experiment, and discover what they're capable of, unlocking the joy of musical... Read More →
Wednesday July 15, 2026 11:00am - 11:45am CEST
Liceo Ovidio - Room 2 PIAZZA XX SETTEMBRE 13, 67039 SULMONA (AQ)
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12:00pm CEST

Pop Theory in Practice: Teaching the Building Blocks of Modern Hits
Wednesday July 15, 2026 12:00pm - 12:45pm CEST
Liceo Ovidio - Room 2 @ PIAZZA XX SETTEMBRE 13, 67039 SULMONA (AQ)
Music theory was originally developed to describe and explain the Euroclassical repertoire. While its foundations remain essential, relying on traditional theory alone to teach contemporary commercial songwriting and production is a bit like giving students an old map to navigate a city that has transformed. Drawing on systematic analysis of today’s chart-topping songs, this session introduces frameworks that expand traditional theory to include the elements, patterns, and conventions that define today’s commercial music landscape.
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David Penn

Co-Founder, Hit Songs Deconstructed
David Penn is the co-founder of Hit Songs Deconstructed, a leading educational platform that provides detailed data and analysis on the craft and trends behind today’s hit songs. Often described as “music theory for popular music,” Hit Songs Deconstructed has become an essential... Read More →
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Yael Penn

Co-Founder, Hit Songs Deconstructed
Yael Penn is the co-founder of Hit Songs Deconstructed, a leading music platform that provides detailed data and analysis on the craft and trends behind contemporary hit songs. Often described as "music theory for popular music," Hit Songs Deconstructed has become an essential resource... Read More →
Wednesday July 15, 2026 12:00pm - 12:45pm CEST
Liceo Ovidio - Room 2 PIAZZA XX SETTEMBRE 13, 67039 SULMONA (AQ)
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4:00pm CEST

Da "Mainstream" al mainstream - Come il cantautorato indie ha influenzato il pop italiano
Wednesday July 15, 2026 4:00pm - 4:45pm CEST
Liceo Ovidio - Room 2 @ PIAZZA XX SETTEMBRE 13, 67039 SULMONA (AQ)
Negli ultimi dieci anni, la musica italiana ha vissuto una trasformazione profonda: dall’impatto indipendente di artisti come Calcutta al dominio dello streaming, fino al pop contemporaneo contaminato da urban, indie e digitale. Un viaggio tra autenticità, algoritmi e nuovi linguaggi che hanno ridefinito produzione, distribuzione e identità artistica.


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Alessio Nelli

Artistic Director Masterclasses, Andrea Bocelli Foundation
Alessio Nelli is an Italian pianist, keyboardist and composer. He graduated in piano from the Santa Cecilia Conservatory in 2010 and subsequently attended a two-year course in accompaniment at the Giulio Briccialdi Conservatory in Terni. From 2011 to 2012, he studied at Mogol’s... Read More →
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Vincenzo Colella

Author, Warner
Vincenzo Colella è un autore firmato Warner Chappell. Nel 2017, a soli 22 anni, firma il suo primo contratto editoriale con Sony Publishing, dando inizio a un percorso che lo porterà a collaborare con alcuni tra i più importanti artisti del panorama musicale italiano, tra cui Marco... Read More →
Wednesday July 15, 2026 4:00pm - 4:45pm CEST
Liceo Ovidio - Room 2 PIAZZA XX SETTEMBRE 13, 67039 SULMONA (AQ)
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