Best Jim Newcomb Podcasts (2024)

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What is Brass Mastery? 1:35

11d 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 even if we achieve some level of success on a brass instrument - have we truly mastered it? It's always two steps forward, one step back, isn't it? making the idea of Brass Mastery truly elusive. But…

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An Update On the Podcast! 5:46

3M ago5:46

5:46

Trumpet Dynamics is now Brass Mastery. This is the short version of the transition and what to expect in the future! TLDR: We're hugely broadening the audience, and even hugelier narrowing the breadth of topics discussed.By James D. Newcomb

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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

5M 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

5M ago35:39

35:39

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

6M ago59:10

59:10

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

6M 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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Difficult Hunts, Staying Effective - Plus Yukon Moose Success! 34:16

6M ago34:16

34:16

Alex Nadeau and I are in the tent alongside a creek in the Yukon high country. We tell the amazing story of our first-night connection with a huge bull Moose and then we get into a discussion on staying positive while in the field on long hunts. You can watch videos from this trip on our new YouTube channel, John Schneider's Wild Life. Alex and I s…

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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

7M ago49:32

49:32

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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Yukon Sheep Hunt with Alex Nadeau 38:31

7M ago38:31

38:31

Sitting in a tent alongside a small river in the Yukon Territories of northern Canada on a rainy afternoon, Alex tells us the story of his recent successful sheep hunt. Maybe you will never get a chance to hunt thinhorn sheep in your life, but it is pretty cool to hear the story from someone who does just that on a regular basis. The Yukon is a spe…

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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

7M 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

7M ago1:05:38

1:05:38

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

7M ago56:24

56:24

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

8M ago1:13:10

1:13:10

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

8M ago56:41

56:41

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

8M ago41:10

41:10

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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[Trumpet Icons] Kenny Dorham 12:24

8M ago12:24

12:24

Kenny Dorham's life and music represent the essence of jazz itself—dynamic, inventive, and deeply rooted in tradition. His enduring influence on the genre, his exceptional trumpet prowess, and his legacy as a composer and mentor ensure that his name will forever be etched in the annals of jazz history, serving as an enduring source of inspiration f…

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

8M ago56:10

56:10

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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Jim Willems - A Traditional Bowhunter's Journey 46:28

8M ago46:28

46:28

This is a good episode! I recently had the chance to chat with Pope & Young Club's past President, Jim Willems. Jim is an outstanding traditional bowhunter whose passion for bowhunting takes him far and wide. He's taken numerous world-class animals with his recurve and speaks eloquently about taking back the word "trophy hunter". That discussion al…

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[Trumpet Icons] Dizzy Gillespie 16:16

8M ago16:16

16:16

Welcome to a brand new feature of the podcast, Trumpet Icons! From jazz virtuosos to classical maestros, explore a curated collection of iconic trumpet players who have left an indelible mark on the world of music. To suggest a trumpeter that should be included in this series, or if you believe information shared about a previous player needs to be…

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Fly Fishing Chocolate Milk and May's First Fly Rod! 40:09

9M ago40:09

40:09

First off, May, Kevin, and I are at a favourite stream for a few days of fly fishing and wild food fun. The weather has been tumultuous, and the stream is running wildly and is the colour of skim chocolate milk! The fishing is challenging and even getting up and down the mountain river to the next hole is not without its hardships. The raging curre…

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[Trumpet Icons] Harry James 18:16

9M ago18:16

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Welcome to a brand new feature of the podcast, Trumpet Icons! From jazz virtuosos to classical maestros, explore a curated collection of iconic trumpet players who have left an indelible mark on the world of music. To suggest a trumpeter that should be included in this series, or if you believe information shared about a previous player needs to be…

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[Trumpet Icons] Miles Davis 10:08

9M ago10:08

10:08

Welcome to a brand new feature of the podcast, Trumpet Icons! From jazz virtuosos to classical maestros, explore a curated collection of iconic trumpet players who have left an indelible mark on the world of music. To suggest a trumpeter that should be included in this series, or if you believe information shared about a previous player needs to be…

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[Trumpet Icons] Maynard Ferguson: The Beast 15:18

9M ago15:18

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Welcome to a brand new feature of the podcast, Trumpet Icons! From jazz virtuosos to classical maestros, explore a curated collection of iconic trumpet players who have left an indelible mark on the world of music. To suggest a trumpeter that should be included in this series, or if you believe information shared about a previous player needs to be…

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Clay Newcomb on the Traditional Bowhunter's Journey 46:16

9M ago46:16

46:16

Clay Newcomb was super helpful to me when I wanted to publish a story in Bear Hunter Magazine about my big bear in '21. At the time, he was the owner of the magazine and I didn't know it then, but he was mostly complete with his discussions with Steve Rinella and the Meat Eater company. It wouldn't be long after that that the magazine was sold, and…

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[Trumpet Icons] King Oliver: Pioneer of Jazz Cornet and Trumpet 4:38

9M ago4:38

4:38

Welcome to a brand new feature of the podcast, Trumpet Icons! From jazz virtuosos to classical maestros, explore a curated collection of iconic trumpet players who have left an indelible mark on the world of music. To suggest a trumpeter that should be included in this series, or if you believe information shared about a previous player needs to be…

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[Trumpet Icons] Charlie Shavers: The Legendary Trumpeter of Swing and Bebop 5:11

9M ago5:11

5:11

Welcome to a brand new feature of the podcast, Trumpet Icons! From jazz virtuosos to classical maestros, explore a curated collection of iconic trumpet players who have left an indelible mark on the world of music. To suggest a trumpeter that should be included in this series, or if you believe information shared about a previous player needs to be…

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[Trumpet Icons] Adolph “Bud” Herseth: The Man Who Set the Standard for Modern Orchestral Trumpet Playing 8:52

9M ago8:52

8:52

Welcome to a brand new feature of the podcast, Trumpet Icons! From jazz virtuosos to classical maestros, explore a curated collection of iconic trumpet players who have left an indelible mark on the world of music. To suggest a trumpeter that should be included in this series, or if you believe information shared about a previous player needs to be…

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[Trumpet Icons] Louis Armstrong: The Legendary Ambassador of Jazz 5:15

9M ago5:15

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Welcome to a brand new feature of the podcast, Trumpet Icons! From jazz virtuosos to classical maestros, explore a curated collection of iconic trumpet players who have left an indelible mark on the world of music. To suggest a trumpeter that should be included in this series, or if you believe information shared about a previous player needs to be…

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[Trumpet Icons] Lee Morgan: The Trumpeter Who Redefined Hard Bop 5:27

9M ago5:27

5:27

Welcome to a brand new feature of the podcast, Trumpet Icons! From jazz virtuosos to classical maestros, explore a curated collection of iconic trumpet players who have left an indelible mark on the world of music. To suggest a trumpeter that should be included in this series, or if you believe information shared about a previous player needs to be…

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[Trumpet Icons] Clifford Brown: Tragically Short Career. Timeless Legacy. 5:05

9M ago5:05

5:05

Welcome to a brand new feature of the podcast, Trumpet Icons! From jazz virtuosos to classical maestros, explore a curated collection of iconic trumpet players who have left an indelible mark on the world of music. To suggest a trumpeter that should be included in this series, or if you believe information shared about a previous player needs to be…

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Foam is Home: Fly Fishing the Kootenays with Paige Johnstone 33:24

9M ago33:24

33:24

Here is a delightful episode from a day spent fishing in the East Kootenays of British Columbia with Paige Johnstone and Lisa Tink. This starts as a lovely day on a small stream. It was so nice to be back in BC and spend time with friends. I had planned this episode immediately after I met Paige last summer while fishing with Curtis Hall. The littl…

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[Trumpet Icons] Vincent Bach: The Maestro of Trumpet Manufacturing 4:54

9M ago4:54

4:54

Welcome to a brand new feature of the podcast, Trumpet Icons! From jazz virtuosos to classical maestros, explore a curated collection of iconic trumpet players who have left an indelible mark on the world of music. To suggest a trumpeter that should be included in this series, or if you believe information shared about a previous player needs to be…

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[Trumpet Icons] Rolf Smedvig: Trumpet Virtuoso and Chamber Music Pioneer 6:03

9M ago6:03

6:03

Welcome to a brand new feature of the podcast, Trumpet Icons! From jazz virtuosos to classical maestros, explore a curated collection of iconic trumpet players who have left an indelible mark on the world of music. To suggest a trumpeter that should be included in this series, or if you believe information shared about a previous player needs to be…

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[Trumpet Icons] Chet Baker: The Enigmatic Trumpet Virtuoso 5:35

9M ago5:35

5:35

Welcome to a brand new feature of the podcast, Trumpet Icons! From jazz virtuosos to classical maestros, explore a curated collection of iconic trumpet players who have left an indelible mark on the world of music. To suggest a trumpeter that should be included in this series, or if you believe information shared about a previous player needs to be…

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[Trumpet Icons] Wilmer Wise: A Trumpeter’s Journey Through the World of Jazz 5:22

9M ago5:22

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Welcome to a brand new feature of the podcast, Trumpet Icons! From jazz virtuosos to classical maestros, explore a curated collection of iconic trumpet players who have left an indelible mark on the world of music. To suggest a trumpeter that should be included in this series, or if you believe information shared about a previous player needs to be…

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A Traditional Bowhunter's Journey - Johnathan Karch 3Rivers Archery 45:51

9M ago45:51

45:51

This episode is a good one. Johnathan and his family have a wonderful story of how they have grown 3Rivers Archery into the company that it is today. We chat about that origin story and all of the ways that this family-owned business can help you get started with your own traditional archery journey. There are some incredibly innovative aspects of …

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[Trumpet Icons] Hugh Masekela: Musical Icon, Anti-Apartheid Activist 6:32

9M ago6:32

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Welcome to a brand new feature of the podcast, Trumpet Icons! From jazz virtuosos to classical maestros, explore a curated collection of iconic trumpet players who have left an indelible mark on the world of music. To suggest a trumpeter that should be included in this series, or if you believe information shared about a previous player needs to be…

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[Trumpet Icons] Bix Beiderbecke: A Jazz Legend Ahead of His Time 4:05

9M ago4:05

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Welcome to a brand new feature of the podcast, Trumpet Icons! From jazz virtuosos to classical maestros, explore a curated collection of iconic trumpet players who have left an indelible mark on the world of music. To suggest a trumpeter that should be included in this series, or if you believe information shared about a previous player needs to be…

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Shawn James - A Traditional Lifestyle Part Two 31:34

10M ago31:34

31:34

Humanity and its preoccupation with fear, carrying bear spray, and why we hunt big animals. A little bit of everything in this episode including exclusive information on some plans that Shawn James has for his show, My Self Reliance. Something new! We've launched a YouTube channel... "John Schneider's Wild Life". Follow along as John transitions to…

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Shawn James - A Traditional Lifestyle Part One 42:32

10M ago42:32

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Part one of my recent conversation with Shawn James. For those that don't know, Shawn is the creator of the My Self Reliance channel on YouTube. He has over two million followers, while our channel is pretty close to that...at almost 200. In this episode, Shawn and I chat about the current state of hunting, and social media, and perhaps dish out a …

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A Traditional Bowhunter's Journey - What To Do After The Shot with Dr. Tim Lewis 47:42

10M ago47:42

47:42

Tim Lewis has written six books and published many articles, mostly to do with traditional bowhunting. This week on the Traditional Bowhunter's Journey Dr. Lewis joins us to discuss the topic of following up after the shot on big game. Getting to the point of getting a shot at a deer or other large animal is difficult. Now we have to do the right t…

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