Marco Nodari is a musician, singer-songwriter, and producer recognized for his contributions across recording, film, and television. A member of the Latin Grammy Academy (LARAS), the Recording Academy (NARAS), and the Hollywood Music in Media Academy, Marco’s work has earned him multiple honors, including the 2022 Italian Heritage Awards at Italy’s Chamber of Deputies in Rome and a 2024 Grammy Award nomination.

His song “Historia de una Historia” was nominated for Best Latin Song at the 2024 WEA World Entertainment Awards. Marco serves as a GRAMMY U Academy mentor, representing the Recording Academy’s Los Angeles Chapter and guiding the next generation of music professionals.

How many years have you been a judge?

This is my first year!

What was your first job in the industry? What did it teach you?

I started at 6 years old…and it taught me that it’s all I wanted to do and want to do in my life.

What project are you most proud to have worked on?

Everything I’ve done in my career, everything has paid off, and made me grow.

What’s the most challenging part about your job and/or the industry?

Publishing and Selection of new Artists.

What do you look for to determine excellence in video?

The quality of the content, the beauty and kindness.

Do you have any specific practices you lean on to fuel your creativity?

Study every day, without ever losing curiosity, always trying to improve myself

What are your current roles and responsibilities and what do you love most about your job?

Composer, Film Producer, Songwriting, Publishing…Artist!

What initiatives or projects are you working on now that excite you?

My New Production Films & Music

In your experience, what is a significant change happening in the video and television industry, and what insight can you share about how to navigate it?

Every day everything is getting faster and faster, unfortunately many figures will disappear, we must continually update ourselves and move forward.