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!

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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