The Trumpet Gurus Hang

My guest for this episode is James Morrison.   James is a true renaissance man. A  virtuoso trumpet player, he can play blazing jazz and burning lead. But he is also equally at home on trombone, saxophone, piano, and bass. Never one to do things in a small way, James has also founded a university program, designed a studio, and is a pilot, sailor, and professional driver as well. And his approach to music and life is at a whole nother level.   Check out what James has to say about why he doesn't play the drums, his practical approach to teaching music, the power of passion, making an ally with your instrument, his mental approach on how to play high notes, how he chooses what instrument to play, the James Morrison Academy of Music, a great life lesson, you don't need to know how to do it to do it, music comes through you, polishing the diamond, being completely in the moment, how to choose the right gear, and so much more! So pour yourself a big glass, pull up a chair, and let the hang begin!  ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------  All things James Morrison: http://www.jamesmorrison.com/  Mindfulness Secrets with Jose Johnson: bit.ly/MindfulnessSecrets  Show your chops some love with Robinson's Remedies products: bit.ly/ChopLove --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thetrumpetgurus/support

My guest for this episode is Barry Danielian. Barry is deep. A skilled performer, producer, and arranger, Barry has toured and recorded with some of the top names in the music industry. His tenures with both Blood, Sweat, and Tears and Tower of Power put him in elite status among trumpet players, and his decade-long position with Bruce Springsteen and The E-Street Band has brought his trumpet playing front and center to sold-out arenas around the world. Plus, his lifelong pursuit of the martial arts has given him deep insights to complement his kick-ass skills on and off the horn. Check out what Barry has to say about the conversation with Bruce Springsteen that changed his life, the challenge of managing your energy, dealing with high stress situations, learning to adjust to the situation, the power of music and it's impact on people, music as a tool for transformation, ego, work ethic, the connection between Chinese Medicine and the trumpet, the rudiments of trumpet playing, his recovery regimen, the power of small things, consistency, the need to adjust to the situation, and so much more! So pour yourself a big glass, pull up a chair, and let the hang begin! -------------------------------------------------------------- Get to know more about Barry at his website: https://barrydanielian.com/ It's time to Go Practice with Bryan Davis : https://airflowmusic.com/ Sound like a million bucks without breaking the bank with Barkley Microphones: http://barkleymic.com/ Let Vennture Mouthpieces help you on your search for the perfect mouthpiece. Use the code "TRUMPETGURUS21" to get 10% off your purchase: https://www.vennture.mp/ If you play hard, you need to make sure you show your chops some love with Robinson's Remedies products: bit.ly/ChopLove Let Jose help you master your mental game: bit.ly/MindfulnessSecrets ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 00:00:00 Intro 00:03:37 The conversation with Bruce Springsteen that changed his life 00:09:16 The challenge of managing your energy 00:12:44 Dealing with high stress situations 00:19:57 Learning to adjust to the situation 00:26:01 The power of music and it's impact on people 00:33:06 Music as a tool for transformation 00:37:52 Ego 00:44:43 Work ethic 00:52:38 The connection between Chinese Medicine and the trumpet 00:54:54 The rudiments of trumpet playing 01:02:55 His recovery regimen 01:09:40 The power of small things 01:16:06 Consistency 01:18:07 The need to adjust to the situation 01:20:39 Go Practice 01:24:11 Sound Off 01:28:57 Geared Up 01:34:32 Rapid Fire Round --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thetrumpetgurus/support

My guest for this episode is Tony Guerrero. Tony is a man of many talents. Landing his first record deal in the 1980’s, Tony was at the forefront of what would eventually become the smooth jazz scene. Since then, Tony has also created a reputation for being a top-notch arranger, composer, and producer. But his talents don’t stop at music. Tony is also a gifted artist, author, speaker, and the founder of a non-profit dedicated to battling human trafficking. And in his spare time, he still plays some mean trumpet. Check out what Tony has to say about the early days of smooth jazz, the importance of being open to new music, the impact of technology on music, the potential impact of AI on the music industry, the importance of diversifying your skill sets, evolving as a trumpet player, clash of the egos, working with Arturo Sandoval, being inspired, the skill sets of a great producer, finding the right player for a job, making music with what you have, suggestions for making the best of a studio session, and so much more! So pour yourself a big glass, pull up a chair, and let the hang begin! -------------------------------------------------------------- Find out more about Tony here: https://www.tonyguerrero.com/ It's time to Go Practice with Bryan Davis @AirflowMusicNYC : https://airflowmusic.com/  Sound like a million bucks without breaking the bank with Barkley Microphones: http://barkleymic.com/ Let Vennture Mouthpieces help you on your search for the perfect mouthpiece. Use the code "TRUMPETGURUS21" to get 10% off your purchase: https://www.vennture.mp/ If you play hard, you need to make sure you show your chops some love with Robinson's Remedies products: bit.ly/ChopLove Let Jose help you master your mental game: bit.ly/MindfulnessSecrets ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 0:00:00 Intro 0:03:03 The early days of smooth jazz 0:06:41 The importance of being open to new music 0:11:59 The impact of technology on music 0:14:31 The potential impact of AI on the music industry 0:19:03 The importance of diversifying your skill sets 0:21:47 Evolving as a trumpet player 0:27:07 Clash of the Egos 0:29:10 Working with Arturo Sandoval 0:36:00 Being inspired 0:40:48 The skill sets of a great producer 0:48:44 Finding the right player for a job 0:52:29 Making music with what you have 0:57:58 Suggestions for making the best of a studio session 1:00:59 Go Practice 1:05:03 Sound Off 1:15:05 Rapid Fire Round --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thetrumpetgurus/support

My guest for this episode is Mike Lovatt. Mike is a master craftsman. Whether he’s sitting in the back row of a big band or standing in front of an orchestra, his huge sound and flawless technique make even the most challenging parts sound effortless. Mike’s desire to inspire has earned him the prestigious Derek Watkins Chair of Trumpet at the Royal Academy of Music and positions at the Royal College of Music, the Royal Conservatory of Scotland, and the Royal Welsh and Birmingham Conservatories. Plus, he’s always down for a pint or two. Check out what Mike has to say about Derek Watkins, Uan Racey, the London music scene, getting hooked on the trumpet, learning through trial and error, getting past natural talent, the importance of listening, Seth MacFarlane, making room for the next generation of trumpet players, his Brass Pack project, figuring out how to play in the upper register, his introduction to the Maggio System, finding the right approach for the individual, and so much more! So pour yourself a big glass, pull up a chair, and let the hang begin! -------------------------------------------------------------- Stay in the loop with Mike and his projects: https://www.mikelovatt.co.uk/ It's time to Go Practice with Bryan Davis : https://airflowmusic.com/  Sound like a million bucks without breaking the bank with Barkley Microphones: http://barkleymic.com/ Let Vennture Mouthpieces help you on your search for the perfect mouthpiece. Use the code "TRUMPETGURUS21" to get 10% off your purchase: https://www.vennture.mp/ If you play hard, you need to make sure you show your chops some love with Robinson's Remedies products: bit.ly/ChopLove Let Jose help you master your mental game: bit.ly/MindfulnessSecrets -------------------------------------------------------------- 00:00:00 Intro 00:05:37 Derek Watkins 00:11:15 Uan Racey 00:14:41 The London music scene 00:22:55 Getting hooked on the trumpet 00:28:10 Learning through trial and error 00:34:50 Getting past natural talent 00:43:33 The importance of listening 00:46:53 Seth MacFarlane 00:54:45 Making room for the next generation of trumpet players 00:56:11 His Brass Pack project 01:02:58 Figuring out how to play in the upper register 01:08:30 His introduction to the Maggio System 01:15:39 Finding the right approach for the individual 01:17:17 Go Practice 01:23:43 Sound Off 01:29:06 Geared Up 01:39:30 Rapid Fire Round --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thetrumpetgurus/support

My guest for this episode is J.C. Dobrzelewski. J.C. is a man of action. As a soloist and a founding member of the Grammy-nominated Tromba Mundi trumpet ensemble, J.C. regularly showcases his amazing skills as a classical trumpet player. J.C.  flexes his teaching chops as the trumpet professor at the West Chester University School of Music. And as the Conference Director for the International Trumpet Guild, J.C. uses his organizational skills as a force for good for the trumpet world. Check out what J.C. has to say about teaching at Westchester University, his inspiration to become a teacher, maturing as a teacher, learning to relate to his students, the never ending path of progress, building relationships, being the ITG Conference Director, the benefits and drawbacks of virtual conferences, future plans, the big changes he would like to see, Pacho Flores, surrounding yourself with better people, and so much more! So pour yourself a big glass, pull up a chair, and let the hang begin! -------------------------------------------------------------- Learn more about the West Chester School of Music: https://www.wcupa.edu/music/ Catch up with the latest from Tromba Mundi: https://trombamundi.org/ Official home of the International Trumpet Guild: https://www.trumpetguild.org/ It's time to Go Practice with Bryan Davis: https://airflowmusic.com/  Sound like a million bucks without breaking the bank with Barkley Microphones: http://barkleymic.com/ Let Vennture Mouthpieces help you on your search for the perfect mouthpiece. Use the code "TRUMPETGURUS21" to get 10% off your purchase: https://www.vennture.mp/ If you play hard, you need to make sure you show your chops some love with Robinson's Remedies products: bit.ly/ChopLove Let Jose help you master your mental game: bit.ly/MindfulnessSecrets ----------------------------------------------------------------- 00:00:00 Intro 00:03:09 Teaching at Westchester University 00:05:58 His inspiration to become a teacher 00:07:44 Maturing as a teacher 00:11:25 Learning to relate to his students 00:15:05 The never-ending path of progress 00:19:43 Building relationships 00:23:53 Being the ITG Conference Director 00:28:22 The benefits and drawbacks of virtual conferences 00:37:01 Future plans 00:41:27 The big changes he would like to see 00:43:34 Pacho Flores 00:48:20 Surrounding yourself with better people 00:52:50 Go Practice 01:01:19 Sound Off 01:04:10 Geared Up 01:09:18 Rapid Fire Round --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thetrumpetgurus/support

My guest for this episode is Gerard Presencer. Gerard speaks from experience. Gerard has been on the music scene since the ripe old age of 11 years old when he became the youngest trumpeter of England’s National Youth Jazz Orchestra. He rapidly became a sought-after session player, head of the jazz department of the prestigious Royal Academy of Music and head of the brass department at the Jazz Institute of Berlin. But Gerard has recently felt the need to shift from stage and studio to a simpler and purer pursuit of his love for music. Check out what Gerard has to say about his early experiences, his early influences, a rhythmic exercise inspired by Woody Shaw, developing a balanced approach to teaching and playing, finding new ways to express yourself, using four bar blocks to construct a solo, soft quiet and low, the magic of Freddie Hubbard, his passion for teaching, changing his career focus, surprising yourself, practicing being creative, opening yourself up, the challenges of teaching extremely talented students, finding your path, the importance of connection, being a good hang, following your passion, and so much more! So pour yourself a big glass, pull up a chair, and let the hang begin! -------------------------------------------------------------- Follow Gerard at: https://www.facebook.com/GerardPresencerMusic When you need a break from Higher, Faster, and Louder check out: https://www.facebook.com/groups/247188660589795 It's time to Go Practice with Bryan Davis @AirflowMusicNYC : https://airflowmusic.com/ Sound like a million bucks without breaking the bank with Barkley Microphones: http://barkleymic.com/ Let Vennture Mouthpieces help you on your search for the perfect mouthpiece. Use the code "TRUMPETGURUS21" to get 10% off your purchase: https://www.vennture.mp/ If you play hard, you need to make sure you show your chops some love with Robinson's Remedies products: bit.ly/ChopLove Let Jose help you master your mental game: bit.ly/MindfulnessSecrets --------------------------------------------------------------------- 00:00:00 Intro 00:03:33 His early experiences 00:05:58 His early influences 00:09:12 A rhythmic exercise inspired by Woody Shaw 00:13:31 A balanced approach to teaching and playing 00:19:29 Finding new ways to express yourself 00:23:31 Using four bar blocks to construct a solo 00:27:23 Soft quiet and low 00:30:03 The magic of Freddie Hubbard 00:32:29 His passion for teaching 00:36:29 Changing his career focus 00:40:45 Surprising yourself 00:42:40 Practicing being creative 00:45:22 Opening yourself up 00:48:13 The challenges of teaching extremely talented students 00:57:10 Finding your path 01:04:36 The importance of connection 01:09:14 Being a good hang 01:11:17 Following your passion 01:14:50 Go Practice 01:23:24 Sound Off 01:27:41 Geared Up 01:33:11 Rapid Fire Round --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thetrumpetgurus/support

My guest for this episode is Bobby Medina. Bobby has been around the block. Originally from Los Angeles, Bobby toured the world, playing with many of the top names in the music industry, before settling down in Seattle. Bobby has built a successful career as a player, composer, and booking agent, and most recently, Bobby has teamed with Paul Baron to put his experience and musical passion to work helping players, young and old, reach a higher level. Check out what Bobby has to say about starting his Facebook group, the need to make adjustments as we get older, figuring things out, studying with Jimmy Stamp, the importance of having a mentor, becoming your own best teacher, seeing the big picture when you practice, keeping the fun in your practice, his early musical influences, the booking business, how to become more hirable, his attitude about gigs, deciding to put family first, being open to opportunity, and so much more! So pour yourself a big glass, pull up a chair, and let the hang begin! -------------------------------------------------------------- Find out more about Bobby at: https://bobbymedina.com/ It's time to Go Practice with Bryan Davis: https://airflowmusic.com/ Sound like a million bucks without breaking the bank with Barkley Microphones: http://barkleymic.com/ Let Vennture Mouthpieces help you on your search for the perfect mouthpiece. Use the code "TRUMPETGURUS21" to get 10% off your purchase: https://www.vennture.mp/ If you play hard, you need to make sure you show your chops some love with Robinson's Remedies products: bit.ly/ChopLove Let Jose help you master your mental game: bit.ly/MindfulnessSecrets ------------------------------------------------------------------- 00:00:00 Intro 00:03:06 Starting his Facebook group 00:07:18 The need to make adjustments as we get older 00:11:41 Figuring things out 00:14:35 Studying with Jimmy Stamp 00:18:26 The importance of having a mentor 00:21:09 Becoming your own best teacher 00:27:04 Seeing the big picture when you practice 00:31:47 Keeping the fun in your practice 00:37:58 His early musical influences 00:41:06 The booking business 00:45:14 How to become more hirable 00:51:42 His attitude about gigs 00:53:53 Deciding to put family first 00:59:37 Being open to opportunity 01:02:32 Go Practice 01:07:24 Sound Off 01:11:03 Geared Up 01:15:11 Rapid Fire Round --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thetrumpetgurus/support

My guest for this episode is Chris Tedesco. Chris is a busy guy. Chris is one of Los Angeles' top-call session players. His trumpet has been heard on hundreds of movie soundtracks, television shows, video games, and records since 1987. Chris is also a busy music contractor whose goal is to help his fellow musicians stay busy and keep the LA recording scene thriving. Plus, he’s always down for a good hang. Check out what Chris has to say about getting started as a professional musician, lessons from the road, heading back home, advice to young players, music and the power of connection, mutual connections, the early days of the music industry, the global community of music, why music is a people business, contracting, preparing to become a studio musician, assets and liabilities, doing what you love, getting started as a contractor, learning The Stamp Method, why you should know who you're working with, financial advice for young musicians, finding what works for you, the behavior that will keep you from getting calls, how word of mouth can make or break your career, and so much more! So pour yourself a big glass, pull up a chair, and let the hang begin! -------------------------------------------------------------- Find out more about Chris at: http://www.christedesco.com Sound like a million bucks without breaking the bank with Barkley Microphones: http://barkleymic.com/ Let Vennture Mouthpieces help you on your search for the perfect mouthpiece. Use the code "TRUMPETGURUS21" to get 10% off your purchase: https://www.vennture.mp/ If you play hard, you need to make sure you show your chops some love with Robinson's Remedies products: bit.ly/ChopLove Let Jose help you master your mental game: bit.ly/MindfulnessSecrets --------------------------------------------------------------- 00:00:00 Intro 00:02:06 Getting started as a professional musician 00:09:53 Lessons from the road 00:14:16 Heading back home 00:16:17 Advise to young players 00:19:53 Music and the power of connection 00:22:34 Mutual connections 00:29:37 The early days of the music industry 00:33:02 The global community of music 00:39:41 Why music is a people business 00:42:20 Contracting 00:44:41 Preparing to become a studio musician 00:52:10 Assets and liabilities 00:57:09 Doing what you love 01:05:29 Getting started as a contractor 01:11:52 Learning The Stamp Method 01:13:50 Know who you're working with 01:15:32 Financial advice for young musicians 01:17:38 Finding what works for you 01:20:20 Behavior that will keep you from getting calls 01:26:18 How word of mouth can make or break your career 01:30:10 Go Practice 01:43:38 Sound Off 01:48:25 Geared Up 02:00:12 Rapid Fire Round --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thetrumpetgurus/support

My guest for this episode is Andy Kozar. Andy is a groundbreaker. Andy started his career with dreams of becoming an orchestral player, but while studying at the Eastman School of Music, Andy was bitten by the new music bug. Since then, Andy has become a prominent voice in both the performance and composition of contemporary music. As a faculty member at the Longy School of Music, Andy is opening the ears and minds of a new generation of musicians, and his new book Response is his contribution to making trumpet playing a little bit easier for us all. Check out what Andy has to say about growing up in Pittsburgh, his introduction to the world of new music, the dichotomy of new music, developing the skills to play new music, how to learn more about new music, being and educator, finding your path, the joys of playing standard repertoire, the importance of having varied tastes, the inspirations for his book Response, different approaches to learning and teaching, what makes a great pedagogue, and so much more! So pour yourself a big glass, pull up a chair, and let the hang begin! -------------------------------------------------------------- Check out Andy’s book Response: A Guide to an Easier Way of Trumpet Playing: http://www.andykozar.com/response.html Get into some new music with A Few Kites: Music for Trumpet and Electronics: https://andykozar.bandcamp.com/album/a-few-kites Get the lowdown on Andy’s ensemble loadbang:  www.loadbang.com Learn about the Longy School of Music of Bard College: www.longy.edu Need help developing your practice routine? Check out all of the great resources at the Airflow Music website:  https://airflowmusic.com Sound like a million bucks without breaking the bank with Barkley Microphones: http://barkleymic.com/ Let Vennture Mouthpieces help you on your search for the perfect mouthpiece. Use the code "TRUMPETGURUS21" to get 10% off your purchase: https://www.vennture.mp/ If you play hard, you need to make sure you show your chops some love with Robinson's Remedies products: bit.ly/ChopLove Let Jose help you master your mental game: bit.ly/MindfulnessSecrets -------------------------------------------------------------------- 00:00:00 Intro 00:03:38 Growing up in Pittsburgh 00:07:27 His introduction to the world of new music 00:16:36 The dichotomy of new music 00:21:05 Developing the skills to play new music 00:30:24 How to learn more about new music 00:33:11 Being and educator 00:39:42 Finding your path 00:42:49 The joys of playing standard repertoire 00:46:06 The importance of having varied tastes 00:48:13 The inspirations for his book Response 00:55:10 Different approaches to learning and teaching 00:57:58 What makes a great pedagogue 01:00:41 Go Practice 01:08:11 Sound Off 01:11:21 Geared Up 01:18:45 Rapid Fire Round --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thetrumpetgurus/support

My guest for this episode is William Leathers. William is a trendsetter. A recent graduate of the famed Julliard School of music, William is already setting the trumpet world on fire. As the newly appointed principal trumpet for both the Nashville Symphony Orchestra and the Santa Fe Opera, William brings a combination of old-world style and modern-day swagger to the classical music scene. Check out what William has to say about being unique, pulling together varied musical influences, the blessing and curse of having perfect pitch, how his perfect pitch manifests itself, developing skills, structure and mindset, the importance of preparation, designing his Vennture Mouthpiece Signature line, how to successfully prepare for an audition, and so much more! So pour yourself a big glass, pull up a chair, and let the hang begin! -------------------------------------------------------------- Need help developing your practice routine? Check out all of the great resources at Airflow Music: https://airflowmusic.com Sound like a million bucks without breaking the bank with Barkley Microphones: http://barkleymic.com/ Let Vennture Mouthpieces help you on your search for the perfect mouthpiece. Use the code "TRUMPETGURUS21" to get 10% off your purchase: https://www.vennture.mp/ If you play hard, you need to make sure you show your chops some love with Robinson's Remedies products: bit.ly/ChopLove Let Jose help you master your mental game: bit.ly/MindfulnessSecrets -------------------------------------------------------------- 00:00:00 Intro 00:03:26 Being unique 00:07:00 Pulling together varied musical influences 00:14:26 The blessing and curse of having perfect pitch 00:20:59 How his perfect pitch manifests itself 00:24:40 Developing skills 00:31:48 Structure and mindset 00:37:38 The importance of preparation 00:43:49 Designing his Vennture Mouthpiece Signature line 01:01:22 How to successfully prepare for an audition 01:05:44 Go Practice 01:10:12 Sound Off 01:19:28 Rapid Fire Round --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thetrumpetgurus/support

My guest for this episode is Charlie Bertini. Charlie is a man of many talents. Charlie started his professional playing career while still in the ninth grade when he formed his own dance band in upstate New York. Charlie went on to build his impressive chops playing trumpet for the Clyde Beaty-Cole Brothers circus. Charlie is top caliber performer, a passionate educator, a record producer, a concert promoter, and the founder of the AppleJazz record label. And he shows no signs of slowing down. Check out what Charlie has to say about Tyler Jaeger, what young players need, taking advantage of opportunities, his first professional band, trial by fire in the circus, becoming fearless, why you need to keep your brain moving forward, slow practice, building brain power, drawing out a great studio performance, different approaches to playing, microphones, the energy of the trumpet bell, what makes a great studio experience, bringing the music to life, the rewards of live performance and teaching, starting the Apple Jazz record label, truth in the performance, and so much more! So pour yourself a big glass, pull up a chair, and let the hang begin! -------------------------------------------------------------- Find out more about Charlie at: https://charliebertini.com/ Check out the offerings from Apple Jazz Records: https://www.applejazz.com/ Sound like a million bucks without breaking the bank with Barkley Microphones: http://barkleymic.com/ Let Vennture Mouthpieces help you on your search for the perfect mouthpiece. Use the code "TRUMPETGURUS21" to get 10% off your purchase: https://www.vennture.mp/ If you play hard, you need to make sure you show your chops some love with Robinson's Remedies products: bit.ly/ChopLove Let Jose help you master your mental game: bit.ly/MindfulnessSecrets -------------------------------------------------------------------- 00:00:00 Intro 00:02:47 Tyler Jaeger 00:05:23 What young players need 00:10:04 Taking advantage of opportunities 00:12:11 His first professional band 00:14:37 Trial by fire in the circus 00:21:15 Becoming fearless 00:23:18 Why you need to keep your brain moving forward 00:25:39 Slow practice 00:31:10 Building brain power 00:35:38 Drawing out a great studio performance 00:42:59 Different approaches to playing 00:45:57 Microphones 00:51:26 The energy of the trumpet bell 00:55:18 What makes a great studio experience 00:57:05 Bringing the music to life 01:04:02 The rewards of live performance and teaching 01:07:00 Starting the Apple Jazz record label 01:13:10 Truth in the performance 01:17:13 Sound Off 01:19:41 Geared Up 01:26:39 Rapid Fire Round --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thetrumpetgurus/support

My guest for this episode is Rich Wetzel. Rich is all about the work. Whether it’s in the practice room or in the gym, Rich understands the importance of having a strategic approach if you want to achieve dramatic improvements. Rich has proven himself as a powerful lead trumpet player, a successful salesman, and, most recently, as an award-winning bodybuilder. Rich is a living testament that you are never too old to recreate your mind, your body, and your life. Check out what Rich has to say about practice room chops, having a consistent approach, the importance of recovery, mixing things up, the Frank Minear Method, getting gig ready, finding what works best for you, ah-ha moments, inspiring others to create change, keeping things simple, tips on how to improve your health and trumpet playing, combining music and business, building a career in music, and so much more! So pour yourself a big glass, pull up a chair, and let the hang begin! -------------------------------------------------------------- Sound like a million bucks without breaking the bank with Barkley Microphones: http://barkleymic.com/ Let Vennture Mouthpieces help you on your search for the perfect mouthpiece. Use the code "TRUMPETGURUS21" to get 10% off your purchase: https://www.vennture.mp/ If you play hard, you need to make sure you show your chops some love with Robinson's Remedies products: bit.ly/ChopLove Let Jose help you master your mental game: bit.ly/MindfulnessSecrets ------------------------------------------------------------- 00:00:00 Intro 00:03:34 Practice room chops 00:08:07 Having a consistent approach 00:11:35 The importance of recovery 00:16:08 Mixing things up 00:19:13 The Frank Minear Method 00:26:11 Getting gig ready 00:28:41 Finding what works best for you 00:31:24 Ah-ha moments 00:41:57 Inspiring others to create change 00:50:12 Keeping things simple 00:57:00 Tips on how to improve your health and trumpet playing 01:02:48 Combining music and business 01:11:08 Building a career in music 01:15:40 Sound Off 01:18:23 Geared Up 01:21:14 Rapid Fire Round --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thetrumpetgurus/support

My guest for this episode is Nathan Warner. Nathan is an eclectic guy. His path has led him from attending the Interlochen Arts Camp to a bachelor's degree in Jazz Studies at the Indiana School of Music, a master’s degree in classical trumpet from the Manhattan School of Music, and finally, a DMA from Stony Brook University. He’s a busy performer, passionate educator, and co-founder of the Apex Trumpet Symposium. And he manages to do everything with some serious swag and perfect hair. Check out what Nathan has to say about How the Apex Trumpet Symposium was born, toxic environments, giving permission to be where you are, learning to live with uncertainty, the importance of the struggle, aligning with his motivations, dealing with the negative voices, spirituality and music, the sound of Gabriel's trumpet, the importance of having your own voice, being the best version of yourself, the roles of affirmation and confrontation, and so much more! So pour yourself a big glass, pull up a chair, and let the hang begin! -------------------------------------------------------------- Get the skinny on Nathan at: https://www.nathanplaystrumpet.com/ Interested in learning more about the Apex Trumpet Symposium? https://apextrumpet.com/ Sound like a million bucks without breaking the bank with Barkley Microphones: http://barkleymic.com/ Let Vennture Mouthpieces help you on your search for the perfect mouthpiece. Use the code "TRUMPETGURUS21" to get 10% off your purchase: https://www.vennture.mp/ If you play hard, you need to make sure you show your chops some love with Robinson's Remedies products: bit.ly/ChopLove Let Jose help you master your mental game: bit.ly/MindfulnessSecrets ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 00:00:00 Intro 00:03:56 How the Apex Trumpet Symposium was born 00:17:56 Toxic environments 00:23:41 Giving permission to be where you are 00:37:25 Learning to live with uncertainty 00:43:32 The importance of the struggle 00:48:26 Aligning with his motivations 00:50:29 Dealing with the negative voices 00:54:11 Spirituality and music 00:59:39 The sound of Gabriel's trumpet 01:07:42 The importance of having your own voice 01:16:12 Being the best version of yourself 01:23:01 The roles of affirmation and confrontation 01:28:01 Sound Off 01:31:53 Geared Up 01:39:06 Rapid Fire Round --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thetrumpetgurus/support

My guest for this episode is Vinnie Ciesielski. Vinnie returns for a second round at The Hang to discuss his new project, Vinnie and the Hitmen, a 15-piece horn-driven band that features some of Nashville’s heaviest hitters. But Vinnie’s vision of The Hitmen is not just about knockout performances; it’s also about touching the lives of young musicians to show them that anything is possible when you have enough passion and are willing to put in the work that it takes to go be awesome. Check out what Vinnie has to say about the birth of Vinnie And The Hitmen, deciding to record public domain Christmas music, creative arrangements, school concerts, speaking your vision into existence, why now is the perfect moment, why music is life-changing, being awesome, repetitive excellence, advice for building a career in music, the shifting landscape of the recording industry, joint ventures, being a better bandleader, becoming clear on your career objectives, his definition of success, why you need to support artists, inspiration and advise, and so much more! So pour yourself a big glass, pull up a chair, and let the hang begin! -------------------------------------------------------------- To order your copy of “A Hitmen Christmas” head to: https://trumpetvinnie.com/shop/ Sound like a million bucks without breaking the bank with Barkley Microphones: http://barkleymic.com/ Let Vennture Mouthpieces help you on your search for the perfect mouthpiece. Use the code "TRUMPETGURUS21" to get 10% off your purchase: https://www.vennture.mp/ If you play hard, you need to make sure you show your chops some love with Robinson's Remedies products: bit.ly/ChopLove Let Jose help you master your mental game: bit.ly/MindfulnessSecrets -------------------------------------------------------------------- 00:00:00 Intro 00:02:49 The birth of Vinnie And The Hitmen 00:06:30 Deciding to record public domain Christmas music 00:09:18 Creative arrangements 00:14:00 School concerts 00:15:36 Speaking your vision into existence 00:23:53: Why now is the perfect moment 00:27:44 Why music is life-changing 00:35:49 Being awesome 00:38:18 Repetitive excellence 00:45:45 Advice for building a career in music 00:52:36 The shifting landscape of the recording industry 00:56:25 Joint ventures 01:00:41 A sneak preview 01:06:56 Being a better bandleader 01:13:18 Becoming clear on your career objectives 01:19:57 His definition of success 01:27:44 Another sneak peek 01:31:38 Why you need to support artists 01:36:42 Inspiration and advise 01:41:34 Rapid Fire Round --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thetrumpetgurus/support

My guest for this episode is Theresa May.   Theresa is on a mission. From her early experiences in the Salvation Army Band to her current work with the group Mourning [A] BLKstar, Theresa has always understood the power of music. After earning her master’s degree in music performance from the Cincinnati University  Conservatory of Music, Theresa has made it her mission to spread the gospel of music’s ability to change the world and to be a bold voice for the underrepresented.    Check out what Theresa has to say about the Cleveland music scene, her early musical influences, coming full circle, the biggest lessons she has learned from her classical training, the importance of the groove, making a statement with your music, stereotypes in the music industry, taking responsibility for change, lessons from her father, finding her direction, her musical heroes, the importance of having fun, creating a safe space for improvement, her decision to build a career in Cleveland, defining personal success, and so much more!   So pour yourself a big glass, pull up a chair, and let the hang begin!  --------------------------------------------------------------  Find out more about Theresa and her projects at: https://www.theresamaytrumpet.com/  Sound like a million bucks without breaking the bank with Barkley Microphones: http://barkleymic.com/  Let Vennture Mouthpieces help you on your search for the perfect mouthpiece. Use the code "TRUMPETGURUS21" to get 10% off your purchase: https://www.vennture.mp/  If you play hard, you need to make sure you show your chops some love with Robinson's Remedies products: bit.ly/ChopLove  Let Jose help you master your mental game: bit.ly/MindfulnessSecrets  ---------------------------------------------------------------------  0:00:00 Intro  0:02:07 The Cleveland music scene 0:06:54 Her early musical influences  0:08:10 Coming full circle  0:12:20 The biggest lessons she has learned from her classical training  0:14:04 The importance of the groove  0:16:44 Making a statement with your music  0:23:13 Stereotypes in the music industry  0:30:48 Taking responsibility for change  0:37:52 Lessons from her father  0:44:54 Finding her direction  0:48:33 Her musical heroes  0:52:43 The importance of having fun  0:57:39 Creating a safe space for improvement  1:03:16 Her decision to build a career in Cleveland  1:09:09 Defining personal success  1:12:58 Sound Off  1:15:07 Geared Up  1:18:17 Rapid Fire Round --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thetrumpetgurus/support

My guest for this episode is Phil Snedecor. Phil is all about the music. A graduate of the Eastman School of Music, Phil built a busy career performing and teaching in the Greater Washington DC area. He is also an accomplished composer and arranger whose etude books have become required material in many Trumpet studios and is currently Trumpet professor at the Hartt School. But whether it’s on the stage, in the classroom, or through his prolific writing, Phil always wants to keep the music at the forefront. Check out what Phil has to say about the difference between adjunct and tenure track teaching positions, life outside of the Capital Beltway, mobile warm-ups, the role of a teacher, learning life skills in the practice room, finding balance, studying at Eastman, solving technical problems by playing music, the most common shortcoming of young players, instilling a passion for listening, new voices, why perfect playing isn't always enjoyable, Wynton Marsalis and the cultural impact of music, the inspiration for his etude books, the importance of imagination, writing books for the modern trumpet player, the need for versatility, why he enjoys playing in a variety of musical settings, and so much more. So pour yourself a big glass, pull up a chair, and let the hang begin! -------------------------------------------------------------- Learn more about Phil at: https://www.philsnedecor.com Need etudes? Go to https://www.pasmusic.com Sound like a million bucks without breaking the bank with Barkley Microphones: http://barkleymic.com/ Let Vennture Mouthpieces help you on your search for the perfect mouthpiece. Use the code "TRUMPETGURUS21" to get 10% off your purchase: https://www.vennture.mp/ If you play hard, you need to make sure you show your chops some love with Robinson's Remedies products: bit.ly/ChopLove Let Jose help you master your mental game: bit.ly/MindfulnessSecrets ------------------------------------------------------------- 00:00:00 Intro 00:05:21 The difference between adjunct and tenure tracked teaching positions 00:07:03 Life outside of the Capital Beltway 00:08:50 Mobile warm-ups 00:10:56 The role of a teacher 00:13:23 Learning life skills in the practice room 00:15:52 Finding balance 00:19:09 Studying at Eastman 00:22:47 Solving technical problems by playing music 00:25:49 The most common shortcoming of young players 00:30:04 Instilling a passion for listening 00:33:06 New voices 00:35:23 Why perfect playing isn't always enjoyable 00:38:25 Wynton Marsalis and the cultural impact of music 00:43:14 The inspiration for his etude books 00:46:36 The importance of imagination 00:52:18 Writing books for the modern trumpet player 00:57:22 The need for versatility 01:00:47 Why he enjoys playing in a variety of musical settings 01:03:58 Sound Off 01:09:32 Geared Up 01:13:45 Rapid Fire Round --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thetrumpetgurus/support

My guest for this episode is Marcus Grant. Marcus is a go-getter. In addition to his career as a player and composer, Marcus is also a professor of Music Theory and Aural Skills at Virginia Commonwealth University, the Co-Founder and Director of the Trumpeter’s Multitrack Competition and Seminar, Vice President of Diversify The Stand, and a member of the Executive Board of the National Trumpet Competition. Good thing he loves what he does. Check out what Marcus has to say about the truth about his teachers, being bitten by the teaching bug, the impact of his teachers, the blessing and curse of social media, the birth of the Trumpet Multitrack Competition and Seminars, the importance of accessibility, what's in store for TMTCS, his role with the National Trumpet Competition, preparing for the future of trumpet playing, why you need to understand music theory, the process of improvement, his compositional projects, and so much more. So pour yourself a big glass, pull up a chair, and let the hang begin! -------------------------------------------------------------- Find out more about Marcus and his projects here: https://www.msgrantmusic.com/ Sound like a million bucks without breaking the bank with Barkley Microphones: http://barkleymic.com/ Let Vennture Mouthpieces help you on your search for the perfect mouthpiece. Use the code "TRUMPETGURUS21" to get 10% off your purchase: https://www.vennture.mp/ If you play hard, you need to make sure you show your chops some love with Robinson's Remedies products: bit.ly/ChopLove Let Jose help you master your mental game: bit.ly/MindfulnessSecrets ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 00:00:00 Intro 00:02:25 The truth about his teachers 00:04:43 Being bitten by the teaching bug 00:07:49 The impact of his teachers 00:10:54 The blessing and curse of social media 00:18:48 The birth of the Trumpet Multitrack Competition and Seminars 00:27:01 The importance of accessibility 00:29:33 What's in store for TMTCS 00:33:56 His role with the National Trumpet Competition 00:44:37 Preparing for the future of trumpet playing 00:55:16 Why you need to understand music theory 01:00:56 The process of improvement 01:06:59 His compositional projects 01:16:16 Sound Off 01:19:19 Geared Up 01:21:58 Rapid Fire Round --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thetrumpetgurus/support

My guest for this episode is Chris Smith.   Chris is a man of action. After an eight-year tour of duty with the “President’s Own” United States Marine Corp band and an eleven-year run with the Orchestre Symphonique de Montreal, Chris is currently the Principle Trumpet for the San Diego Symphony Orchestra. An avid athlete, Chris takes a sports-specific training approach to trumpet practice and a hall of fame coach's mentality to winning auditions.   Check out what Chris has to say about shifting musical gears, the need to adjust his approach to practice, marathons or sprints, sport-specific practice, etudes, the requirements of a successful career, the disconnect between practice and performing, training for an audition, how schools can better prepare their students for the audition process, the truth about the audition process, the importance of good coaching, how he improved his audition chops, finding focus, finding what works best for you, longevity, and so much more!   So pour yourself a big glass, pull up a chair, and let the hang begin!  --------------------------------------------------------------  Follow Chris on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/trombachris Find Chris On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/chris.smith1911 Chris Smith's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/ChristopherSmithTrumpet Sound like a million bucks without breaking the bank with Barkley Microphones: http://barkleymic.com/ Let Vennture Mouthpieces help you on your search for the perfect mouthpiece. Use the code "TRUMPETGURUS21" to get 10% off your purchase: https://www.vennture.mp/ If you play hard, you need to make sure you show your chops some love with Robinson's Remedies products: bit.ly/ChopLove  Let Jose help you master your mental game: bit.ly/MindfulnessSecrets  ----------------------------------------------------------------  00:00:00 Intro  00:04:37 Shifting musical gears  00:12:54 The need to adjust his approach to practice  00:16:02 Marathons or sprints  00:23:45 Sport specific practice  00:32:37 Etudes  00:38:17 The requirements of a successful career  00:43:20 The disconnect between practice and performing  00:47:25 Training for an audition  00:54:44 How schools can better prepare their students for the audition process  01:01:10 The truth about the audition process  01:05:00 The importance of good coaching  01:09:41 How he improved his audition chops  01:21:00 Finding focus  01:26:50 Finding what works best for you  01:33:34 Longevity  01:37:14 Sound Off  01:45:20 The importance of recording yourself  01:48:43 Geared Up  01:59:57 Rapid Fire Round --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thetrumpetgurus/support

On August 19, 2022, The trumpet world lost a shining star with the passing of Dan Miller.   Everything about Dan was larger than life. He was a big guy with a big smile and a huge heart.   Dan had an encyclopedic knowledge of jazz trumpet that he was always willing to share with anyone who asked.   As a player, Dan had a massive sound that could fill up a room. Every note Dan played oozed with his passion for life and music.    But perhaps one of his greatest attributes was his skill as a teacher and mentor to young players.   And so I felt it was only fitting to do this tribute to a man who brightened the lives of so many trumpet players, both directly and indirectly.   In this special episode, I talk with three Trumpet Gurus who came into Dan’s life during different chapters. We start with Brad Goode, who was an early teacher of Dan’s and who helped fan the flame of Dan’s passion for jazz history. Next, I talk with Kenny Rampton, who spent years playing with Dan in New York and who became like a second brother. Then I talk with Dan’s young protege, Nathaniel Wiliford, about Dan’s teaching and mentoring. And finally, I am joined by Dan’s brother Dave Miller who puts Dan’s entire life into perspective.   So please join us in this celebration of the life and contributions of Dan Miller.  -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------  To learn more about Dan and for updates on the Dan Miller Jazz Master Memorial Scholarship Fund, visit https://www.danmillerjazz.com/ Sound like a million bucks without breaking the bank with Barkley Microphones: http://barkleymic.com/ Let Vennture Mouthpieces help you on your search for the perfect mouthpiece. Use the code "TRUMPETGURUS21" to get 10% off your purchase: https://www.vennture.mp/ If you play hard, you need to make sure you show your chops some love with Robinson's Remedies products: bit.ly/ChopLove  Let Jose help you master your mental game: bit.ly/MindfulnessSecrets  ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------  00:00:00 Intro  00:01:28 Brad Goode on meeting Dan  00:09:20 Honoring the lineage  00:14:06 Dan as a player  00:17:04 Dan's influence on him  00:18:38 Dan's legacy  00:21:24 Final thoughts  00:23:20 Kenny Rampton  00:23:50 Working with Dan  00:25:45 Dan's encyclopedic knowledge  00:28:14 Dan's heart  00:34:22 Dan's impact on his life  00:37:15 How Dan helped him find the perfect plunger  00:39:31 Dan as a lead trumpet player  00:40:53 Living life on his own terms  00:42:14 Dan's legacy  00:42:36 Dan and his family  00:46:13 How we can honor Dan's legacy  00:52:58 Dan and his cup mute  00:57:22 Nathaniel Wiliford  00:58:03 The start of their relationship  01:04:33 Dan as a teacher  01:07:25 What's been hardest for him  01:10:35 The last time he spoke with Dan  01:11:17 Dan's concern for others  01:16:03 The best word to describe Dan  01:21:54 Being grateful for their relationship  01:26:39 Dan's legacy  01:30:17 Passing on Dan's legacy  01:38:20 Dave Miller  01:39:12 Growing up in a musical household  01:42:28 Dan's major inspirations  01:43:57 Moving to New York  01:45:57 Their relationship 01:49:09 Dan's impact on others 01:50:51 Their shared drive for deep knowledge 01:52:31 Their shared passion for education 01:56:07 The legacy of Dan Miller 01:58:47 How we can best honor Dan 02:00:23 How he wants others to remember Dan --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thetrumpetgurus/support

My guest for this episode is Paul Merkelo.    Paul is a multi-tasker. In addition to his duties as the Principal Trumpet of the Orchestre Symphonique de Montréal, Paul is also a highly sought-after soloist. He has traveled the world performing both old and new works and recently completed his fifth solo recording project. And in his spare time, Paul is on the faculty of two universities - McGill University in Montreal and The Music Academy of The West in Santa Barbara. All in a day's work.    Check out what Paul has to say about the truth about Joey Tartell, Illinois vs Montreal, the viability of a career as an orchestral trumpet player, full-time gigs vs freelancing, balancing the demands as a principal player and a soloist, managing your practice, mixing things up, making a statement with your playing, transcending technique, honoring the work, keeping things fresh and challenging, the role of the ego, and so much more.   So pour yourself a big glass, pull up a chair, and let the hang begin!  --------------------------------------------------------------  For all things Paul, including ordering his newest recording of trumpet concertos by Arutionian, Shostakovich, and Weinberg, go to: http://www.paulmerkelotrumpet.com/ Sound like a million bucks without breaking the bank with Barkley Microphones: http://barkleymic.com/ Let Vennture Mouthpieces help you on your search for the perfect mouthpiece. Use the code "TRUMPETGURUS21" to get 10% off your purchase: https://www.vennture.mp/ If you play hard, you need to make sure you show your chops some love with Robinson's Remedies products: bit.ly/ChopLove  Let Jose help you master your mental game: bit.ly/MindfulnessSecrets  -------------------------------------------------------------  00:00:00:00 Intro  00:02:10:20 The truth about Joey Tartell  00:04:13:02 Illinois vs Montreal  00:07:17:20 The viability of a career as an orchestral trumpet player  00:12:44:22 Full-time gigs vs freelancing  00:16:08:03 Balancing the demands as a principal player and a soloist  00:22:11:13 Managing your practice  00:29:30:16 Mixing things up  00:35:36:07 Making a statement with your playing  00:47:20:21 Transcending technique  00:57:51:20 Honoring the work  01:06:29:20 Keeping things fresh and challenging  01:10:31:08 The role of the ego  01:15:06:20 Sound Off  01:20:12:11 Rapid Fire Round --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thetrumpetgurus/support