Best Jason Bax Podcasts (2024)

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Musical Mind Mastery: Strategies for Awareness of and Overcoming Focal Dystonia feat. Greg Spence and Julie Baxes 1:09:33

13d ago1:09:33

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**Please be sure to catch the link to a powerful testimonial about Greg's practice below! JN In this episode, Greg Spence of Mystery to Mastery and Denver-based amateur trumpeter Julie Baxes discuss experiences and strategies for overcoming focal dystonia. Recorded at the recent ITG conference in Anaheim, Julie shares her near-recovery journey from…

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The Inside Story of Jason Harrelson’s Health Battles and How They Shaped His Trumpet-Making Mastery 40:44

1M ago40:44

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Jason Harrelson is the founder of Harrelson Trumpets, and has been universally reviled by professional trumpet players the world over as a peddler of snake oil, overrated, garbage, and much more. But he's been at it a long time, and so there's got to be some method to the madness! Jason and I first met in the early 2000's in the fledgling days of h…

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David Vining’s Focal Dystonia Recovery, and Efforts to Elevate Consciousness Among Brass Players 51:23

3M ago51:23

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Today's episode features an interview with trombonist/publisher David Vining, recorded at the 2024 ITG Conference in Anaheim, California. David was diagnosed with focal dystonia in 2003. In our interview, he discusses his struggles, eventual recovery through holistic movement therapies such as Feldenkrais, Alexander Technique, and body mapping and …

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Master Your Playing Self Under the White Hot Audition Lights feat. Micah Wilkinson 49:41

3M ago49:41

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Welcome to the show. Today we’re tackling a topic that sends chills down the spines of many: mastering auditions. Whether you’re aiming for a spot in an orchestra, prepping for a college jury, or even gearing up for that pivotal job interview, the anxiety and fear of auditions is a universal experience. Auditions can feel like stepping into the unk…

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From “Musical Purgatory” to Leading Advocate for Embouchure Health and Focal Dystonia Recovery feat. Marcus Reynolds 1:01:17

3M ago1:01:17

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We welcome to the podcast Marcus Reynolds, who with his Stratos Brass device has provided a beacon of hope for the thousands of brass players across the globe who struggle with embouchure issues. Like many great triumphs in life, Marcus' journey to becoming a tireless promoter of safer and healthier brass playing began with a tragedy. A major lip i…

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How to Play Great Without Hurting Yourself + Insider Stories From the Hollywood Scene feat. the Great Malcolm McNab 1:22:47

4M ago1:22:47

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Malcolm McNab is quite possibly the greatest trumpeter in the world that you've never heard of. I recall a friend of mine back in 2008-09 timeframe putting in Malcolm's CD Exquisite, and being unable to believe what I was hearing. The range, the accuracy, the musicality. My friend said something along the lines of, "This is the guy who played the l…

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Learn About a Crazy Concoction that May Improve the Grip on the Mouthpiece 17:01

4M ago17:01

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Body + Mind + Spirit = Mastery. Now available is a collection of excerpts from some of the most popular episodes of the Trumpet Dynamics podcast featuring the likes of Chris Coletti, Sergei Nakariakov, Manny Laureano, and more. It's a FREE download available right now on brassmastery.com! Mentioned in this episode: CTA Look us up on the web at bras…

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Being Okay With Being “Unokay” and Overcoming Shame to Achieve Peak Performance feat. Jason Bergman 49:25

4M ago49:25

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Body + Mind + Spirit = Mastery. Now available is a collection of excerpts from some of the most popular episodes of the Trumpet Dynamics podcast featuring the likes of Chris Coletti, Sergei Nakariakov, Manny Laureano, and more. It's a FREE download available right now on brassmastery.com! brassmastery.com/bergman When I first approached Jason Bergm…

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"Brass Mastery"...What Does That Even Mean? 1:35

5M ago1:35

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Brass Mastery... What does that even mean? There's always something to work on; something that can be done better. Some thing that wasn't perfect. And then when we do master that thing, it's on to the next thing that seems impossible, always bringing us back to reality. It's always two steps forward, one step back, isn't it? making the idea of Bras…

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Inspiring vs. Enriching, Lessons from Vacchiano, and the Three Stages of Performing In the Moment feat. Jim Olcott 1:12:36

10M ago1:12:36

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Our esteemed guest, Jim Olcott, is someone whose work I've long admired. He's the retired professor of trumpet at Miami University of Ohio, the founder of Triplo Press, and the musical director of the Twin Cities Trumpet Ensemble. His extensive background in trumpet music promised an enriching conversation. In this episode, we touched on several fa…

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Rex Richardson Discusses True Virtuosity, Emoting v. Expressing, Maximizing Efficiency as a Trumpeter and More! 35:39

10M ago35:39

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In this podcast featuring the great Rex Richardson, various facets of his life and career are explored, providing insights into his journey and philosophy as a musician: Anthropology Degree (03:00): The podcast reveals Rex's unexpected academic background with a degree in anthropology from Northwestern University. This segment discusses how his stu…

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Vinnie Ciesielski and Mike Haynes Geek Out on Nashville Music Scene, the Spirituality of Music, “Overuse Syndrome” and More! 59:10

11M ago59:10

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You may recall that a few weeks ago, I played a couple of interviews with the great Vinny Ciesielski. He's a wonderful person and has been a mainstay for years in the Nashville music scene. Vinnie really acquitted himself well in the podcast, so much so that I thought it would be interesting to see what would happen if I were to give him the reins …

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The Serendipitous and Hallucinogenic Manner In Which God (or whatever Richard Dawkins calls God) Called Nathaniel Mayfield Back to The Little Pond Called Trumpet. 1:12:06

11M ago1:12:06

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Have you ever heard the saying, "Love is what drives the world"? It’s a phrase we encounter often, but have you ever connected its essence to something you're deeply passionate about? In this episode featuring the great Nathaniel Mayfield, we'll dive deep into this concept, and what we uncover might surprise you! A trumpet is nothing more than a si…

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Transcending Musical Borders & the Process of Birthing, Preparing For and Premiering Wynton Marsalis’ New Concerto for Trumpet with Paul Merkelo! 49:32

12M ago49:32

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What are borders but mere lines imagined by politicians to separate and divide human beings? And just as borders between states and countries are rather arbitrary, so are the borders we put on certain instruments, even entire genres of music. Paul Merkelo stopped in to the Trumpet Dynamics Central Headquarters to discuss his collaboration with the …

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Trumpet Endurance, and All About the New Compression Measurement Tool That’s Taking The Brass World by Storm with Larry Meregillano 45:09

12M ago45:09

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Larry Meregillano has been performing on the trumpet professionally since he was 15 years old. In that time, he has performed all over the world, performing in the background, in the foreground, and everywhere in between. As you can imagine, he needed to develop a great deal of endurance in order to meet the demands of his profession, playing lead …

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Gestalt Theory for Trumpeters, the Profound Qualities of the Cornet vs. Trumpet, Memories From the Premier Brass Band in America and More with John Daniel 1:05:38

12M ago1:05:38

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John Daniel's ears must have been ringing throughout the month of September as several guests, including Del Lyren, Bobby Medina, Vinnie Ciesielski and others mentioned him on the podcast in this last month. So I decided it was time to reach out and see if we could schedule a podcast! John was game, and we ended up having a terrific discussion on G…

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Chris Botti Shares His Thoughts On the “New” Music Business, and Trumpet Q&A from Fellow Players! 56:24

1y ago56:24

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We have the great Chris Botti on the show today. I'm really excited about this one to both record and share it with you. On a whim I checked out Chris' website and happened to see that he was going to be in my neck of the woods, which these days is Virginia Beach, Virginia. This interview that you're about to hear is not like the definitive explana…

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Playing With Feeling While You Can’t Feel Anything, Wasted Emotions, and Trumpet as a Higher Calling with Vinnie Ciesielski! [Part 2 of 2] 1:13:10

1y ago1:13:10

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Welcome to Part 2 of my interview with Vinnie Ciesielski! Before I say anything else, let me point out that the link I share to access the show notes during the episode is incorrect. The show notes for this episode are https://trumpetdynamics.com/trumpetvinnie2. I believe I left out the number 2 during the interview because I initially planned to h…

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Good Days and Great Days, The Importance of Pop Music Mastery, Why Movies are Keeping Orchestras Alive and More with Vinnie Ciesielski [Part 1 of 2] 56:41

1y ago56:41

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I want to give a special thanks to previous podcast guest Del Lyren for introducing me to our guest today, Vinnie Ciesielski. Vinnie is a longtime stalwart of the Nashville music scene. His playing can be heard on countless recordings, commercials, soundtracks, symphony concerts, and the list goes on and on. Vinnie is also founder of a group called…

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“Trumpet for Old Guys.” Two Seasoned Veterans Introduce New Training Regimen Focused on the Physiology of Age featuring Paul Baron and Bobby Medina 41:10

1y ago41:10

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It's no secret that our bodies, our minds, our perspectives in life change as we age. Yet we often believe that what we learned about playing trumpet while we were in our teens and early twenties will continue to work as we get older. Maybe it's because we heard something in a masterclass and decided this is the way to do it. Or we attended a certa…

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Music Is All About the Personal Connections, and What Music Schools SHOULD Be Teaching with Del Lyren! 56:10

1y ago56:10

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Beginning in September 2023, I will be hosting a monthly masterclass on personal branding. It's 100% free, and I guarantee you'll learn something new about boosting your online or offline presence. If you don't, I'll give you your money back! To get the time and date, and register for the next masterclass, visit my own website, https://jamesdnewcom…

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Lips Buzzing and Mind Humming: How to Write a New Method Book Based on Established Standards with Michael Hengst 36:52

1+ y ago36:52

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trumpetdynamics.com/hengst2 I first featured Michael Hengst in 2021, a time in which no one had anything better to do than podcasts ;) Well, here we are in 2023, we're all thankfully busy once again, and I was grateful to hear from Mike and work out another interview to talk about what's been up in his world in the intervening time! We talked about…

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Echoes of Ancestry: Indigenous Canadian Invents New Sound by Retracing Ancestral Roots feat. Chuck Copenace 49:05

1+ y ago49:05

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Chuck Copenace is our featured guest on today's episode. In this episode, Chuck will share some of his experiences - some not all that pleasant by the way - growing up as an indigenous person in Ontario. Music was the one thing that Chuck was good at, and it's probably what has allowed him to amount to anything of significance. Today Chuck is just …

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Coming of Age Under the Spotlight, Does an Orchestra Gig Crush the Entrepreneurial Soul?, The True Universal Language, and Much more with Chris Coletti! 37:32

1+ y ago37:32

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Body + Mind + Spirit = Mastery. Now available is a collection of excerpts from some of the most popular episodes of the Trumpet Dynamics podcast featuring the likes of Chris Coletti, Sergei Nakariakov, Manny Laureano, and more. It's a FREE download available right now on brassmastery.com! The great Chris Coletti joined me for a chat on the Trumpet …

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No Compromise: Sergei Nakariakov Discusses His Practice Habits and Mindsets, Timofei Dokschizer’s Legacy and Much More. 40:12

1+ y ago40:12

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Body + Mind + Spirit = Mastery. Now available is a collection of excerpts from some of the most popular episodes of the Trumpet Dynamics podcast featuring the likes of Chris Coletti, Sergei Nakariakov, Manny Laureano, and more. It's a FREE download available right now on brassmastery.com! I had the honor of interviewing the great Sergei Nakariakov …

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How Musicians “Make Rain” (even on cloudless days) with Phil Snedecor 33:09

1+ y ago33:09

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Phil Snedecor is the author of Making Rain and Other Adventures on the Trumpet, a highly personable and oftentimes entertaining glimpse into the career of a musician who's "done it right". Of course, there have been some pitfalls and mistakes along the way, and Phil doesn't pull any punches about those. But at the end of the day, the short book del…

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“Give Credit to Your Gift”, Trumpet as Hot Sauce to Music, and the Basics of the Jazz Mindset with Alexis Baro 43:08

1+ y ago43:08

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Toronto-based trumpeter Alexis Baro joins us in this installment of the podcast. In our discussion, we discuss the move from Havana, Cuba to Toronto, how a teacher saved his career before it even began, what it's like to play a trumpet that bears your name, and much more! What you'll hear in this episode: -The music scene in Havana vs. Toronto...01…

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From German Polka Bands to the Philadelphia Orchestra (by way of Houston) featuring Tony Prisk. 43:49

1+ y ago43:49

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Tony Prisk is in his eleventh season playing second trumpet with the Philadelphia Orchestra. Prior to taking the job in Philly, Tony played second trumpet with the Houston Symphony. See a pattern developing? It's not an accident, and it's not because Tony doesn't have what it takes to be "the man". In this episode, we discuss the value of specializ…

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“Don’t Be A Professional Musician Unless You Have To”, Plus A Deep Dive Into the Kinetic Transference of Energy Into Trumpets with Ken Larson! 57:49

1+ y ago57:49

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"Half of trumpet playing is 92% mental." That Berra-esque butchering of a common refrain of trumpeters is brought to you by Ken Larson's Brasswerks, and today we're honored to feature the one and only Ken Larson on the podcast. This interview was a long time in the planning as it took quite a bit of time for our schedule's to align (see what I did …

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Find the Zen in Trumpet Playing with Maynard Ferguson Devotee Lynn Nicholson. 44:24

2y ago44:24

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The horn is 1%; the mouthpiece is 9%; and the rest of the 90% is in your head, says our guest on today's episode. High note specialist Lynn Nicholson joins us on the show to discuss how Maynard Ferguson was able to did what he did physically, the Human Element of live music (that has been lost to some degree in the modern era), the search for the p…

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The Vast Differences in Listening to v. Playing Trumpet with Bob Reeves 34:18

2y ago34:18

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I had the privilege of interviewing the great Bob Reeves during the ITG conference in Anaheim in 2016. Bob has been around since rocks were still soft and knows everyone and everything about trumpet, particularly in the Los Angeles area. Bob also had the foresight and extraordinary wisdom to use the podcasting medium as a means of adding value to t…

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Competitive Trumpeting is A Young Man’s Game, and What REALLY Defines Success as a Musician with Scott Moore. 38:08

2y ago38:08

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"I like the two people on my left and my right...what else is there to life?" Says my guest on today's episode, Scott Moore. Although he has firmly ensconced himself in the lore of greatness with the horse whinny in Sleigh Ride, Mr. Moore, long time principal trumpet with the Memphis Symphony Orchestra, has been in the trenches long enough to know …

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Rex Richardson on High Notes, Finding Your Niche, Commissioning New Pieces and Much More! 43:12

2y ago43:12

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Going back to the archives for you, this time featuring an interview with the great Rex Richardson! What you'll hear in this episode: -How childhood asthma caused Rex to "stumble" into playing trumpet...03:45 -The #1 influence in Rex's development as a trumpeter...09:40 -How playing in the extreme high register at a young age affected Rex's playing…

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Fred Radke Reminisces on His Time Playing With the Great Harry James 26:32

2y ago26:32

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Are you a True Listener? Visit trumpetdynamics.com to learn how you can be notified each time a new episode is published. And if you really like what you hear on this podcast, the best way to support me and the show is to subscribe to my daily email newsletter where I share what I learn and observe in an “infotaining” way. Many folks have told me t…

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What Keeps Vince Dimartino Motivated to Get Better at Trumpet? 1:00:37

2y ago1:00:37

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Welcome to the show! Today we return to the podcast archives and feature the great Vince Dimartino. What you'll hear in this episode: -James recounts an unfortunate experience podcast interview, and have something positive came of it.…01:30 -What keeps Vince Dimartino motivated to get better on trumpet?…17:30 -Why the trumpet is not musical; the in…

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Bernie Adelstein Recounts His Beginnings on Trumpet and Boots on the Ground Experience with the Cleveland Orchestra! 1:10:57

2y ago1:10:57

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Today we hear from the late, great Bernard Adelstein, former principal trumpet with the Cleveland Symphony Orchestra. Recorded in 2016, this is one of the highlights of my first days producing the podcast. I'm sure you'll love it, and glean much from it! What you'll hear in this episode: -"One of the marvels of the world..."...01:15 -Welcome to the…

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A Brief History of the Shofar and Its Use in Biblical and Modern Liturgy with Jeremy Montagu. [Podcast Archive] 26:24

2y ago26:24

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The...shofar shall sound? It wasn't the cylindrical thing of beauty we call a trumpet today that the great apostle was speaking of in his famous line to the church in Corinth. It was most likely a shofar, a horn made from the horn of a ram, or a goat, or an antelope, or a kudu. Really anything but a bull, because of a notorious incident involving a…

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“The Last of the Great Masters”: Zig Kanstul Remembered by Biographer R. Dale Olson. [Podcast Archive] 47:20

2y ago47:20

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Opening with one of my favorite poems of all time, The Cremation of Sam McGee, this episode is devoted to the relentless pursuit of excellence, even when especially when the going gets tough. This is a replay from 2016 of my interview with R. Dale Olson, biographer of the late, great Zig Kanstul, founder of the Kanstul musical instrument company. (…

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Freak Lip Injury Forces Change in Career, Perspective on Trumpet’s Role in Finding Our Calling in Life. 46:09

2y ago46:09

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"Let yourself be silently drawn by the strange pull of what you really love. It will not lead you astray." --Rumi Beth Peroutka had a seemingly unlimited future in front of her. Blessed with a musical upbringing, and an indomitable desire to succeed in whatever she did, she appeared to be on an unstoppable course to her dream gig with the "Pershing…

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Small Town Trumpet Prof Shares Personal Injury Experience, and Why We’re So Afraid to Talk Openly About Musical Injuries. 52:23

2y ago52:23

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In this episode, Javian goes in-depth regarding some of the challenges he's faced on the mental side of the horn, and why a change of scenery was exactly what the doctor ordered when it came to successful music making! In this conversation with Javian Brabham, you'll discover: -The arts scene in southern Georgia, northern Florida Panhandle area...0…

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James Ackley Shares How Enthusiasm Trumps Inexperience, Why Happiness is Within, and Tips for Peak Musical Performance! 59:11

2y ago59:11

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While visiting family in Columbia, SC recently, I was able to connect with James Ackley, trumpet professor at the U. of South Carolina, and a highly sought-after player in the local region. It's always a treat to do an interview in-person, rare as they are, and this one didn't disappoint. I know you'll enjoy hearing what James has to share related …

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Trumpet Chops, Business Chops, and Political Commentary on the Side (just to keep things interesting) with Returning Podcast Veteran Steve Baker! 1:26:18

2y ago1:26:18

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Raleigh, NC based trumpeter and band leader Steve Baker returns to the show to talk about the ongoing recovery from the Coronapocalypse that musicians are dealing with. We also go in-depth on his beginnings on trumpet, how he got involved with the business side of music, along with tips on how not to go the entrepreneurial route. Toward the end is …

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How to Make the Impossible Effortless, Nerves v. Confidence, Recording Carnaval with Wynton Marsalis and Much More with Phil Snedecor 51:36

2+ y ago51:36

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I was going to wait a couple of weeks to publish this episode with Phil Snedecor, but I thought I just played his episode from five years ago last week on the feed, why not just put it up this week? So here we go. In this episode, we dove deep into a lot of really interesting topics, including a continuation on what it means to be nervous versus co…

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When Good Enough is Preferable to Great, Golden Rules for Getting (and Keeping) Gigs, Expression v. Criticism, and Much More with David Dash! 44:45

2+ y ago44:45

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David Dash is an instructor at the North Carolina School for the Arts, and is currently on a one-year assignment with the North Carolina Symphony. In James’ interview with David, you’ll hear tips on balancing self-criticism with music-making, dealing with performance anxiety, effective practice strategies and much more! As a reminder, we invite you…

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Justin Bland Returns to Discuss Baroque v. Classical, Finding the Right Teacher, Directing Music Festivals, and Much More. 50:49

2+ y ago50:49

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What a privilege it is to welcome back to the show Justin Bland! I got to chat with Justin in the summer of '21 and was excited to book him for another interview. Justin is a truly world-class performer and teacher in all things trumpet, particularly baroque trumpet. I encourage you to give our previous interview a listen when you're finished with …

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From Humble Midwestern Beginnings, to Founding the Largest Trumpet Competition in the World. In Person Interview with Denny Edelbrock! 1:00:38

2+ y ago1:00:38

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Dennis Edelbrock has performed with The United States Army Band and the Army Brass Quintet since 1975. The National Trumpet Competition, hosted at GMU, is the largest in the world and has provided performing opportunities for over 11,000 students since its inception in 1992. In exhibition concerts, it has featured such artists as Canadian Brass, Gr…

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That’s One Happy Orchestra! Why the Utah Symphony is Excelling, How Effective Leadership Affects An Ensemble’s Sound and Morale, What It’s Like Going Home as a Quasi-Celebrity and Much More with Travis ... 45:14

3y ago45:14

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Today we welcome principal trumpeter with the Utah Symphony (aka the quarterback of the orchestra to folks in his hometown of Milaca, MN) Travis Peterson. Travis was mentioned often in the episode with Jeff Luke, which I highly recommend you listen to as well, and so it was a tremendous honor to have Travis on the show as well. Here's a little bit …

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Jeff Luke Shares Earning His Bones on the Road With the Atlantic Brass, Finding Home in the Symphony, Mimicking Audition Conditions, and Much More! 46:34

3y ago46:34

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I had the pleasure of meeting Jeff Luke this past summer at a concert in Milaca, MN - hometown of Jeff's colleague in the Utah Symphony Travis Peterson (who's featured in the next episode of the show). He was down for scheduling a remote interview and I know share it with you for your listening pleasure. And if we're lucky, you might learn some thi…

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How a Shy, Nerdy Sarah Herbert Found Her Calling With the Trumpet and Is Now Blazing New Trails for Future Generations of Musicians 45:57

3y ago45:57

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When Sarah Herbert auditioned for the Jacobs School of Music at Indiana University, she flat out neglected the inner voice reminding her of the magnitude of her environment. One of the finest music conservatories in the United States. Studying under the keen and discerning eye of top instructors. Pressure to maintain peak performance at all times. …

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Manny Laureano Explains the Attributes of a Successful Musician, Why Too Many Orchestras are Playing It Safe, Advice for Creatives Getting Their Start in Today’s Market and Much More! 1:08:11

3y ago1:08:11

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Today is a really special episode. Not only because it's with a fantastic guest, Manny Laureano, but it was one of those rare occasions where I was able to record a podcast in person.That does not happen often. Manny and I just dove deep into a lot of things. And anyone who knows Manny knows that he is just a very thought provoking, very well spoke…

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