Trombone(ish)

We're back at it after a summer hiatus. We catch and talk about transitions from teaching to summer, back to teaching, and a little about the International Trombone Festival in Riga, Latvia. Parkinson’s LawBullet JournalFiloFaxMeister TaskMindMeisterHeyii

It has been two months since our last episode. We were not on a "hiatus," we have been on a "we have busyatus." That's an official term.In this episode we talk more about what we are looking for when listening to college auditions. We also discuss crafting a studio culture. Books referenced: The Anxious Generation by Jonathan Haidt The Body Keeps the Score - Bessel van der Kolk

As we wrap up auditions season at the University of Iowa and Southern Illinois University at Carbondale, we discuss thoughts on college music auditions, including common misconceptions, what we are looking for, what to expect, and more.

It's a bit strange to have a "New Year" episode drop the last week of February, but that's what's happening. We recorded this episode on January 30 towards the beginning of the spring 2026 semester, but then I got terribly sick with pneumonia, so we're late. It's never a bad time think about adjustments to your practicing and teaching though!Riga, Lativa - International Trombone FestivalBlack Angel grave site in Iowa City, Iowa - focus of commission by composer Shao Suan LowShao Suan Low - commissionNicole Buetti - consortiumMark Rheuame - duoInternational Sweethearts of Rhythm Wikipedia articleForbes article on why resolutions fail

Title: Trombone Gift Guide + Feeling ThankfulIn this episode, we discuss some gifts that trombone players would actually want to receive. We also discuss some not-so-great gifts that we may or may not have received in the past…The semester is almost over, and we are feeling thankful for all of our students and musical experiences! Trombone Wish ListMetronome and tuner that is not your phone - https://www.hickeys.com/music/brass/trombone/accessories/metronomes.php Morningstar Mutes - https://www.morningstarmutes.com/trombone-mutes A good practice mute. David Rejano - https://rejanomutes.comSshhmute - https://www.sshhmute.com/?srsltid=AfmBOooXKVITs2o2SnStOzsh6ZqG1ALvNpxHtP7tfGk0-cjOivo79lufBen van Dijk’s - https://benspracticemute.com/?srsltid=AfmBOooSU8WZVAaVHtblHAVwdCBed5I7w-Fv596uQeptEk0iwnLLljHuOno mutes - https://onomutes.com/product-category/mutes-polychrome/ Vizi-Air - https://vizi-air.myshopify.com/products/5-large-bore-trombone-euphonium K&M Trombone Stand (14985) - https://www.hickeys.com/search/products/sku032216.php Meinlschmidt Oils and Lubricants (formerly Hetman) https://www.hickeys.com/music/brass/trombone/accessories/oils_and_lubricants.php https://www.jm-gmbh.de/en/lubricants/Recording Device - https://zoomcorp.com/en/us/musicians/ A Littin Trombone - https://www.littin-musik.de/trombones/?lang=enCalder Pips grip - https://calderpipsmusic.com/trombone-grip Warburton Embouchure Trainerhttps://warburton-usa.com/products/p-e-t-eStaccator: https://staccator.store Etsy trombone gifts - https://www.etsy.com/search?q=trombone%20gifts&ref=search_bar