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The Trumpet Gurus Hang

The Trumpet Gurus Hang

By Jose Johnson

Your chance to hang with some of the gurus of trumpet performance, education, repair, and manufacturing. Real people. Real talk. Real fun. So pour yourself a big glass, pull up a chair, and join in on the hang.

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Episode 10: Hanging With Rob Quallich

The Trumpet Gurus HangJun 23, 2020

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Episode 130: Hanging With Barry Danielian

Episode 130: Hanging With Barry Danielian

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

Jun 06, 202301:42:49
Episode 129: Hanging With Tony Guerruro

Episode 129: Hanging With Tony Guerruro

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!

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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

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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

May 16, 202301:36:08
Episode 128: Hanging With Mike Lovatt

Episode 128: Hanging With Mike Lovatt

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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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

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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


Apr 04, 202301:46:09
Episode 127: Hanging With J.C. Dobrzelewski

Episode 127: Hanging With J.C. Dobrzelewski

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!

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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

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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


Mar 21, 202301:17:52
Episode 126: Hanging With Gerard Presencer

Episode 126: Hanging With Gerard Presencer

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!

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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

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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

Mar 08, 202301:44:32
Episode 125: Hanging With Bobby Medina

Episode 125: Hanging With Bobby Medina

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!

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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

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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

Feb 21, 202301:25:43
Episode 124: Hanging With Chris Tedesco

Episode 124: Hanging With Chris Tedesco

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!

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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

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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

Feb 07, 202302:15:11
Episode 123: Hanging With Andy Kozar

Episode 123: Hanging With Andy Kozar

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!

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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

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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

Jan 17, 202301:28:41
Episode 122: Hanging With William Leathers

Episode 122: Hanging With William Leathers

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!

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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

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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

Jan 03, 202301:27:13
Episode 121: Hanging With Charlie Bertinin

Episode 121: Hanging With Charlie Bertinin

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!

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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

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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

Dec 06, 202201:43:56
Episode 120: Hanging With Rich Wetzel

Episode 120: Hanging With Rich Wetzel

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!

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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

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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

Nov 22, 202201:30:34
Episode 119: Hanging With Nathan Warner

Episode 119: Hanging With Nathan Warner

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!

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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

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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

Nov 15, 202201:49:39
Episode 118: Hanging With Vinnie And The Hitmen

Episode 118: Hanging With Vinnie And The Hitmen

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!

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Let Jose help you master your mental game: bit.ly/MindfulnessSecrets

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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

Nov 08, 202201:53:13
Episode 117: Hanging With Theresa May

Episode 117: Hanging With Theresa May

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! 

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Find out more about Theresa and her projects at: https://www.theresamaytrumpet.com/ 

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Let Jose help you master your mental game: bit.ly/MindfulnessSecrets 

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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

Nov 01, 202201:26:03
Episode 116: Hanging With Phil Snedecor

Episode 116: Hanging With Phil Snedecor

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!

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Learn more about Phil at: https://www.philsnedecor.com

Need etudes? Go to https://www.pasmusic.com

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Let Jose help you master your mental game: bit.ly/MindfulnessSecrets

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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

Oct 25, 202201:22:51
Episode 115: Hanging With Marcus Grant

Episode 115: Hanging With Marcus Grant

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!

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Find out more about Marcus and his projects here: https://www.msgrantmusic.com/

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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

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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

Oct 11, 202201:43:19
Episode 114: Hanging With Chris Smith

Episode 114: Hanging With Chris Smith

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! 

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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

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Let Jose help you master your mental game: bit.ly/MindfulnessSecrets 

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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

Oct 04, 202202:15:00
Episode 113: A Tribute To Dan Miller

Episode 113: A Tribute To Dan Miller

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. 

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To learn more about Dan and for updates on the Dan Miller Jazz Master Memorial Scholarship Fund, visit https://www.danmillerjazz.com/

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Let Jose help you master your mental game: bit.ly/MindfulnessSecrets 

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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

Sep 27, 202202:03:56
Episode 112: Hanging With Paul Merkelo

Episode 112: Hanging With Paul Merkelo

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! 

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For all things Paul, including ordering his newest recording of trumpet concertos by Arutionian, Shostakovich, and Weinberg, go to: http://www.paulmerkelotrumpet.com/

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Let Jose help you master your mental game: bit.ly/MindfulnessSecrets 

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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

Sep 20, 202201:28:18
Episode 111: Hanging With Jeff Purtle

Episode 111: Hanging With Jeff Purtle

My guest for this episode is Jeff Purtle.

Jeff is a systematic kind of guy. As a student of the legendary Claude Gordon, Jeff was taught more than just how to play the trumpet. Jeff absorbed Claude’s passion for teaching and his knack for helping students develop a systematic approach to daily practice. Jeff is thoughtful, insightful, and a lifelong learner. And he is always willing to help others find a better way.

Check out what Jeff has to say about creating digital content, how he began studying with Claude Gordon, Claude Gordon's teaching style, his big takeaways from his time with Claude Gordon, the benefits and pitfalls of teaching trumpet online, adjusting teaching styles, the most important things to practice, important method books, newer and lesser known method books, keeping up a personal practice routine, and so much more.

So pour yourself a big glass, pull up a chair, and let the hang begin!

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Want to know more about Jeff? Check out his website: https://www.purtle.com/

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Let Jose help you master your mental game: bit.ly/MindfulnessSecrets

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00:00:00 Intro

00:05:00 Creating digital content

00:08:21 How he began studying with Claude Gordon

00:17:30 Claude Gordon's teaching style

00:24:42 His big takeaways from his time with Claude Gordon

00:30:11 The benefits and pitfalls of teaching trumpet online

00:41:08 Adjusting teaching styles

00:48:00 The most important things to practice

00:52:03 Important method books

00:54:55 Newer and lesser known method books

01:03:23 Keeping up a personal practice routine

01:09:12 Sound Off

01:14:15 Geared Up

01:18:38 Rapid Fire Round

Sep 06, 202201:28:37
Episode 110: Chop Problems

Episode 110: Chop Problems

Chop problems. Just hearing those words sends shivers down the spine of amateur and professional trumpet players alike.  

The thought of not being able to play the trumpet is something that creeps around in the deepest and darkest parts of our brains.  

Most of the time, it is an irrational fear. But sometimes, the fear becomes very real.  

The question is, is it possible to come back from chop problems?  

Sometimes the answer is no.  But often, the answer could be yes, but only if you know where to look for help.  

This special compilation episode of The Trumpet Gurus Hang features six of my past guests who have not only overcome chop problems but have turned their temporary setbacks into a setup for greater success.  

Check out Bryan Davis on the process of recovering from overuse and playing the hard way, Mike Sailors on reviving broken down chops due to improper technique, Kenny Robinson on his method of dealing with cold sores, Craig Kenney on recovering from Bell's Palsy, Rich Willey on the importance of having the right mental attitude, and Brad Goode on recovering from traumatic injury.  

So pour yourself a big glass, pull up a chair, and let the hang begin! 

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Find out more about Bryan Davis at: https://bryandav.is/

Connect with Mike Sailors at: https://www.mikesailors.com/

Check out Ken Robinson at: https://www.kgrmusic.com/

Connect with Craig Kenney at: https://www.facebook.com/craig.kenney.5

Find Rich Willey at: https://www.boptism.com/

Learn more about Brad Goode at: https://www.bradgoode.com

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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 

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00:00:00 Intro 

00:01:00 Bryan Davis on recovering from overuse and playing the hard way 

00:14:51 Mike Sailors on broken down chops due to improper technique 

00:23:43 Kenny Robinson on dealing with cold sores 

00:30:34 Craig Kenney on recovering from Bell's Palsy 

00:41:17 Rich Willey on the importance of having the right mental attitude 

00:50:52 Brad Goode on recovering from traumatic injury 

01:04:50 Wrap up

Aug 30, 202201:05:50
Episode 109: Hanging With Adam MacBlane

Episode 109: Hanging With Adam MacBlane

My guest for this episode is Adam MacBlane.  

Adam is all about finding the right tool for the job. After receiving his Master of Music in Instrumental Performance degree, Adam shifted his focus from being behind the bell to the manufacturing and marketing side of the trumpet world. His deep dive into the art and science of trumpet design gave Adam a unique perspective that he uses in his company, Niche Trumpet, to help players find the right horn for their specific needs.  

Check out what Adam has to say about the origin of Tommy The High Note Police, his start with P Mauriat, retail vs. manufacturing, fitting a player to the right horn, becoming a gear geek, manufacturing mentors, the evolution of Carol Brass, designing the new Michael Williams model trumpet, the impact of bell material on sound, his personal preference for horns, the advantage of a smaller mouthpiece, rim size and backbones, the advantage of keeping it simple, quieting the noise, why everyone should learn how to improvise, and so much more.  

So pour yourself a big glass, pull up a chair, and let the hang begin! 

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Let Adam help you find your next horn: https://nichetrumpet.com/ 

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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 

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00:00:00 Intro 

00:02:57 The origin of Tommy The High Note Police 

00:04:31 His start with P Mauriat 

00:06:28 Retail vs. manufacturing 

00:11:33 Fitting a player to the right horn 

00:14:40 Becoming a gear geek 

00:16:46 Manufacturing mentors 

00:19:38 The evolution of Carol Brass 

00:25:22 Designing the new Michael Williams model trumpet 

00:31:30 The impact of bell material on sound 

00:33:25 His personal preference for horns 

00:40:40 The advantage of a smaller mouthpiece 

00:44:39: Rim size and backbones 

00:46:41 The advantage of keeping it simple 

00:49:31 Quieting the noise 

00:53:26 Why everyone should learn how to improvise 

00:54:58 Sound Off 

00:57:14 Geared Up 

01:00:25 Rapid Fire Round

Aug 09, 202201:11:41
Episode 108: Hanging With Nathaniel Williford

Episode 108: Hanging With Nathaniel Williford

My guest for this episode is Nathaniel Williford.

Nathaniel is an old soul. At the ripe old age of 17, Nathaniel has already begun to make an impression on the trumpet world. Nathaniel’s beautiful sound, improvisational skills, and command of the trumpet’s upper register have earned him numerous awards and accolades. But what has caught the attention of many of the top names in the business is not Nathaniel’s chops; it’s his humility, sincerity, maturity, and dedication to his craft.

Check out what Nathaniel has to say about his relationship with Dan Miller, why the hang is so important, mentoring and motivation, the need for versatility, the difference between playing and practicing, being in love with the trumpet, staying motivated, winning the Essentially Ellington Competition, keeping the music first, future plans, remote recording, his ideal career, beginning his musical journey, balancing music and life, having respect for all kinds of music, social media, working on his writing chops, and so much more!

So pour yourself a big glass, pull up a chair, and let the hang begin!

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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

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00:00:00 Intro

00:03:16 His relationship with Dan Miller

00:06:01 Why the hang is so important

00:10:46 Mentoring and motivation

00:15:21 The need for versatility

00:17:20 The difference between playing and practicing

00:22:08 Being in love with the trumpet

00:24:45 Staying motivated

00:28:54 Winning the Essentially Ellington Competition

00:35:39 Keeping the music first

00:37:40 Future plans

00:43:13 Remote recording

00:46:30 His ideal career

00:50:11 Begining his musical journey

00:56:45 Balancing music and life

01:00:33 Having respect for all kinds of music

01:03:56 Social media

01:07:24 Working on his writing chops

01:09:17 Sound Off

01:15:30 Geared Up

01:23:05 Rapid Fire Round

Aug 02, 202201:37:31
Episode 107: Hanging With Jumaane Smith

Episode 107: Hanging With Jumaane Smith

My guest for this episode is Jumaane Smith.  Jumaane is kickin’ it old school. As the lead trumpet player for Michael Buble, Jumaane has toured the world playing in sold-out concert halls and packed stadiums. His playing combines the lyricism of the old masters with some modern-day swagger. Jumaane can bring the heat with his horn, or he can make it sweet with his smooth vocals. Because no matter what he does, it’s always about the music.  

Check out what Jumaane has to say about how it feels to play with Michael Buble, ways to hear yourself onstage, learning to play by feel, his influences, the benefits of singing, the lessons he's learned working with great vocalists, dealing with the haters, his favorite musical setting, gratitude, change, developing as a trumpet player, a melodic approach to lead trumpet playing, the current state of jazz, the impact of Wynton Marsalis, what it takes to become a great player, his approach to practice, why practice should be consistent and efficient, and so much more!  

So pour yourself a big glass, pull up a chair, and let the hang begin! 

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Jumaane Smith’s official webpage: https://www.jumaanesmith.com/ 

Catch Jumaane on tour with Michael Buble: https://www.michaelbuble.com/?frontpage=true 

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 

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00:00:00 Intro 

00:03:01 How it feels to play with Michael Buble 

00:08:31 Ways to hear yourself onstage 

00:10:17 Learning to play by feel 

00:16:38 His influences 

00:17:48 The benefits of singing 

00:21:03 The lessons he's learned working with great vocalists 

00:24:22 Dealing with the haters 

00:28:52 His favorite musical setting 

00:30:42 Gratitude 

00:34:40 Change 

00:35:52 Developing as a trumpet player 

00:39:51 A melodic approach to lead trumpet playing 

00:41:23 The current state of jazz 

00:48:46 The impact of Wynton Marsalis 

00:55:02 What it takes to become a great player 

00:59:22 His approach to practice 

01:03:13 Why practice should be consistent and efficient 

01:07:11 Sound Off 

01:11:10 Geared Up 

01:18:05 The importance of troubleshooting skills 

01:19:07 Rapid Fire Round

Jul 26, 202201:29:04
Episode 106: Hanging With Mark Upton

Episode 106: Hanging With Mark Upton

My guest for this episode is Mark Upton.  

Mark is trumpet royalty. The son of two professional trumpet players, Mark was destined to become a world-class player. As the principal trumpeter for The Royal Marines Band, Mark regularly performed for The Royal Family and his powerful playing has been featured in performances at The Royal Albert Hall. And as the trumpet tutor at the Royal Marines School of Music, Mark is paving the way for a new generation of amazing Royal musicians.  

Check out what Mark has to say about being a military musician, the diverse requirements of the Royal Band, The Royal Marines School of Music, his COVID project, Larry Meregillano's Compression Traning System, studying with Dereck Watkins, growing up with trumpet-playing parents, refining his sound, programming his Trumpet Legacy feature, developing your own voice, focusing on fundamentals, and so much more!  

So pour yourself a big glass, pull up a chair, and let the hang begin! 

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Find out more about Mark at his website: http://markupton-uk.com/ 

Check out Mark's tribute to some of the greatest jazz trumpeters in his Trumpet Legacy performance: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bMwQjbWr10w 

Take your chops to the next level with Larry Mereglliano's Compression Training System: https://www.trumpetlegacy.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 

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00:00:00 Intro 

00:03:26 Being a military musician 

00:06:36 The diverse requirements of the Royal Band 

00:09:17 The Royal Marines School of Music 

00:12:45 His COVID project 

00:16:05 Larry Meregillano's Compression Traning System 

00:22:10 Studying with Dereck Watkins 

00:28:15 Growing up with trumpet-playing parents 

00:32:04 Refining his sound 

00:34:22 Programming his Trumpet Legacy feature 

00:43:15 Developing your own voice 

00:49:56 Focusing on fundamentals 

00:57:35 Sound Off 

01:00:48 Geared Up 

01:10:31 Rapid Fire Round

Jul 19, 202201:18:38
Episode 105: Hanging With Mike Sailors

Episode 105: Hanging With Mike Sailors

My guest for this episode is Mike Sailors

Mike is committed to figuring things out. A talented performer, composer, and educator, Mike’s career was almost cut short by severe chop problems. With the help of Trumpet Gurus like Rich Willey, Bryan Davis, and Peter Bond, Mike went on to forge a successful career in New York City before returning to his Alma Mater in Austin, Texas where he is committed to helping a new generation of trumpet players avoid the same mistakes that he made.

Check out what Mike has to say about his major chop issues, finding solutions, poor pedagogy, overcoming poor pedagogy, today's great thinkers on trumpet pedagogy, a more natural approach to playing the trumpet, the problem with playing too loud, his career arc, being an educator, finding your passion, why it's tough living in New York, developing the skills to be a jazz player, his approach to practice, playing by feel, how to make your practice time more efficient, his three main cats, the most important musician of our time, tips for playing high notes, and so much more!

So pour yourself a big glass, pull up a chair, and let the hang begin!

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Connect with Mike Sailors at: https://www.mikesailors.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

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00:00:00:00 Intro

00:03:07:22 His major chop issues

00:06:55:17 Finding solutions

00:08:04:08 Poor pedagogy

00:09:15:04 Overcoming poor pedagogy

00:12:16:12 Today's great thinkers on trumpet pedagogy

00:14:52:08 A more natural approach to playing the trumpet

00:19:42:21 The problem with playing too loud

00:24:22:24 His career arc

00:31:01:00 Being an educator

00:33:52:05 Finding your passion

00:38:18:23 Why it's tough living in New York

00:47:12:21 Developing the skills to be a jazz player

00:53:13:01 His approach to practice

00:54:57:21 Playing by feel

00:56:57:23 How to make your practice time more efficient

01:01:32:05 His three main cats

01:07:38:18 The most important musician of our time

01:10:58:22 Sound Off

01:14:42:21 Geared Up

01:23:02:17 Tips for playing high notes

01:27:16:11 Rapid Fire Round

Jul 12, 202201:35:37
Episode 104: Hanging With Joey Tartell

Episode 104: Hanging With Joey Tartell

My guest for this episode is Joey Tartell.  

Joey is one-of-a-kind. Never one to let popular conventions limit him, Joey is not only well-respected in the jazz world as a dazzling lead player but is also a highly accomplished classical musician and founding member of the trumpet ensemble Tromba Mundi. Joey is a passionate educator who is never at a loss for words and is dedicated to his calling to “rid the world of bad trumpet playing.”   

Check out what Joey has to say about staying busy, continual growth, focus, the difference between musicians and athletes, competition, Tromba Mundi, The Open Bell podcast, the hardest job in the music industry, the worst advice ever, musical loves, how to be a great lead trumpet player, his approach to practice, the importance of musical versatility, the Matrix problem, and so much more!  

So pour yourself a big glass, pull up a chair, and let the hang begin! 

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Read Joey’s blog: https://joeytartell.com/bio/ 

Find out more about Tromba Mundi: https://trombamundi.org/ 

Listen to The Open Bell podcast: https://worldtrumpetfederation.com/the-open-bell-podcast/ 

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 

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00:00:00:00 Intro 

00:02:23:24 Staying busy 

00:08:39:05 Continual growth 

00:14:18:21 Focus 

00:18:48:24 The difference between musicians and athletes 

00:22:55:10 Competition 

00:26:25:02 Tromba Mundi 

00:30:46:14 The Open Bell Podcast 

00:36:50:22 The hardest job in the music industry 

00:42:08:05 The worst advice ever 

00:45:56:23 Musical loves 

00:48:08:17 How to be a great lead trumpet player 

00:50:14:14 His approach to practice 

00:55:53:01 The importance of musical versatility 

01:00:04:05 The Matrix problem 

01:01:28:19 Sound Off 

01:03:42:11 Geared Up 

01:11:08:09 Rapid Fire Round

Jul 05, 202201:19:41
Episode 103: Hanging With Rich Willey

Episode 103: Hanging With Rich Willey

My guest for this episode is Rich Willey.  

Rich speaks from experience. A veteran sideman and prolific composer, Rich has played with the likes of Maynard Ferguson, Mel Torme, and Tommy Dorsey, and has published a massive collection of arrangements, compositions, and method books. But success on the bandstand came at a price. Rich has had to endure a number of setbacks that nearly ended his career, eventually leading Rich to become a student of Donald Reinhardt’s Pivot System and to his commitment to provide help and hope to others.  

Check out what Rich has to say about learning from adversity, the power of self-talk, his advice on recovering from Bell's Palsy, why you can't cram for trumpet playing, being committed, why you have to be willing to suck, an introduction to the teachings of Donald Reinhardt, the musical side of Doc Reinhardt, diagnostic tools, diagnosing problems, self-diagnosis, moving to Philadelphia to study with Doc Reinhardt, Reinhardt resources, inspirations for his method books, how talent can be your biggest enemy, the sound characteristics of Reinhardt types, lip buzzing, and so much more!  

So pour yourself a big glass, pull up a chair, and let the hang begin! 

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Find Rich's music and publications at: https://www.boptism.com/ 

Listen to Dr. Donald Reinhardt explain his concepts: https://www.boptism.com/product-category/doc-reinhardt-listening-zone/ 

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 

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00:00:00:00 Intro 

00:03:37:12 Learning from adversity 

00:07:05:02 The power of self-talk 

00:08:31:14 His advice on recovering from Bell's Palsy 

00:11:21:12 Why you can't cram for trumpet 

00:13:45:14 Being committed 

00:15:31:12 Why you have to be willing to suck 

00:18:54:03 An introduction to the teachings of Donald Reinhardt 

00:23:24:14 The musical side of Doc Reinhardt 

00:29:34:24 Diagnostic tools 

00:32:54:07 Diagnosing problems 

00:40:05:17 Self diagnosis 

00:46:17:07 Moving to Philadelphia to study with Doc Reinhardt 

00:52:44:20 Reinhardt resources 

00:56:19:20 Inspirations for his method books 

01:05:36:20 How talent can be your biggest enemy 

01:07:26:02 Sound off 

01:12:04:22 Sound characteristics by type 

01:14:34:20 Lip Buzzing 

01:16:19:19 Geared Up 

01:24:41:11 Rapid Fire Round

Jun 28, 202201:38:06
Episode 102: Hanging With Bijon Watson

Episode 102: Hanging With Bijon Watson

My guest for this episode is Bijon Watson.  

Bijon is a straight-up beast. Originally from Boston, Bijon began his studies of classical trumpet at the prestigious New England Conservatory Of Music Preparatory School. While doing his undergrad work at The Unversity of Southern California, Bijon began his journey into the world of commercial music. Equally at home in the concert hall, studio, or arena, Bijon has made a name for himself as a versatile and dependable player who always tries to look as good on stage as he sounds.   

Check out what Bijon has to say about East Coast vs West Coast styles, playing lead trumpet, Snooky Young, a balanced approach to sound, mouthpiece buzzing, learning to adjust, lip size and pliability, trumpet mouthpieces, switching musical genres, his favorite types of gigs, the differences between playing live, in the studio, and on television, how to develop consistency, the need for constant improvement, the importance of a consistent warm-up routine, shirts and shoes, and so much more!  

So pour yourself a big glass, pull up a chair, and let the hang begin! 

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Find out more about Bijon and all of his projects at: https://www.bijonwatson.com/

Gigs making your back and feet as tired as your chops? Try this: https://amzn.to/3n5C2oa

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/MindfulnessSecret 

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00:00:00:00 Intro 

00:02:38:00 East Coast vs West Coast 

00:06:18:11 Playing lead trumpet 

00:10:51:21 Snooky Young 

00:16:30:17 A balanced approach to sound 

00:20:57:06 Mouthpiece Buzzing 

00:30:09:10 Learning to adjust 

00:35:50:17 Lip size and pliability 

00:42:54:01 Trumpet mouthpieces 

00:46:33:23 Switching genres 

00:51:46:22 His favorite types of gigs 

00:54:27:18 The differences between playing live, in the studio, and on television 

00:58:48:10 How to develop consistency 

01:04:00:03 The need for constant improvement 

01:07:30:14 The importance of a consistent warm-up routine 

01:14:03:05 Sound Off 

01:16:48:04 Geared Up 

01:19:47:10 Shirts and shoes 

01:23:17:20 Be aware of your brand 

01:24:53:02 Jose's tip for avoiding sore feet and backs on long gigs 

01:26:42:13 Rapid Fire Round

Jun 21, 202201:40:56
Episode 101: Hanging With K.O. Skinsnes

Episode 101: Hanging With K.O. Skinsnes

My guest for this episode is K.O. Skinsnes.  

K.O. is a wealth of knowledge. Over his career, K.O. has been fortunate to be mentored by some of the top names in mouthpiece manufacturing, trumpet design, acoustics, and sound reinforcement. His depth and breadth of knowledge make K.O. a skilled technician and an insightful problem-solver. And all of his years in the business have also provided K.O. with a near-endless supply of entertaining stories.  

Check out what K.O. has to say about his late early beginnings, making gear transparent, why there will never be an in-tune Martin Committee, playing your part, why you need to learn to figure things out, learning and growing, music in Hawaii, the revival of live music, Bob Reeves, the genius of Bill Cardwell, connecting the dots, breaking his own rule, the vision behind Stomvi's 4-valve instruments, the role of damping, his Double C  mouthpiece, and so much more!  

So pour yourself a big glass, pull up a chair, and let the hang begin! 

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Check out K.O.’s latest products at: https://stomvi-usa.com/

The Stomvi YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwdu_O_JWg5ZEjCL7kWW9eQ

“Jump On Board” - video tribute to John Madrid: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wbPi8y3wPDg

Learn how to be a great 4th trumpet player: https://youtu.be/FnsEZ9q2hOc

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
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00:00:00 Intro  

00:02:37 Late early beginnings  

00:06:48 Making gear transparent  

00:10:39 Why there will never be an in-tune Martin Committee  

00:14:17 Playing your part  

00:19:24 Why you need to learn to figure things out  

00:26:47 Learning and growing  

00:32:06 Music in Hawaii  

00:38:01 The revival of live music  

00:44:11 Bob Reeves  

00:46:14 The genius of Bill Cardwell  

00:49:33 Connecting the dots  

00:54:03 Breaking his own rule  

00:57:15 The vision behind Stomvi's 4-valve instruments  

01:02:54 The role of damping  

01:18:12 His Double C  mouthpiece  

01:21:23 Sound Off  

01:28:39 Geared Up  

01:43:03 Rapid Fire Round

Jun 14, 202201:52:34
Episode 100: A Tribute To Bob Reeves

Episode 100: A Tribute To Bob Reeves

On April 17, 2022, the trumpet world said goodbye to a pioneer and industry trendsetter - Bob Reeves. Bob was much more than a mouthpiece manufacturer, and his impact on the trumpet world has benefited nearly every player in the last 50 years. As a tribute to the memory of Bob, I've invited three Trumpet Gurus - Chris Cromer, Terry Warburton, and K.O. Skinsnes - to share their stories of how Bob's work helped shape their work and the direction of modern trumpet equipment.  

So pour yourself a big glass, pull up a chair, and let the hang begin! 

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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 

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00:00:00 Intro 

00:01:35 Bob setting a new standard for manufacturers 

00:03:10 Always being willing to share information 

00:05:38 The Gap 

00:08:10 How Bob impacted his approach to repair 

00:10:50 The importance of valve alignments 

00:14:10 Bob's lasting legacy 

00:15:40 Terry Warburton 

00:16:31 First meeting Bob 

01:20:51 Bob's technical contributions 

00:23:19 Raising the bar 

00:26:34 Consistency 

00:30:19 Bob's greatest gift 

00:32:23 The importance of tight tolerances 

00:33:53 Leaving a legacy 

00:38:16 KO Siknsnes 

00:38:56 His introduction to Bob Reeves 

00:46:20 Bob Reeves the problem solver 

00:49:40 Bob Reeves the technician 

00:50:29 An unreleased video of Bob 

00:53:25 Bob's inspiration for valve alignments 

00:56:30 Setting a higher standard 

00:59:30 Two Canadian Brass stories 

01:05:17 Whatever happened to Bob Reeves? 

01:06:58 Bob was the greatest mouthpiece maker that's ever lived 

01:10:40 How Bob got started 

01:13:32 Building on past successes 

01:18:48 Advice to mouthpiece manufacturers 

01:23:46 Wrap Up

Jun 03, 202201:25:39
Episode 99: Hanging With Craig Kenney

Episode 99: Hanging With Craig Kenney

My guest for this episode is Craig Kenney.  

Craig is a hidden gem. A world-class lead player, Craig’s career did not take the conventional route. Instead of forging a name on the road or in the studios, Craig chose to stay close to home in South Central Pennsylvania. A decision that placed him in the perfect spot to spend two decades as the lead player for the legendary Dave Stahl. But his recent experience rebuilding his chops after a bout with Bell’s Palsy is a masterclass in determination and resiliency that every player can benefit from.   

Check out what Craig has to say about choosing to stay close to home, playing lead with Dave Stahl, important lessons for lead trumpet players, his inspirations, learning to play in the upper register, students and mouthpieces, being a teacher, Clarke Studies for upper register development, having a musical family, the importance of community bands, helping players feel comfortable, recovering from Bells Palsy, finding the silver lining, changes in attitude, dealing with uncertainty, his advice for recovering from a physical setback, and so much more!  

So pour yourself a big glass, pull up a chair, and let the hang begin! 

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Find Craig on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/craig.kenney.5

Stay up to date with the Leabman Kenny Jazz Orchestra at: https://lewleabman.com/leabmankenney.html

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 

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00:00:00 Intro 

00:03:48 Choosing to stay close to home 

00:06:40 Playing lead with Dave Stahl 

00:13:30 Important lessons for lead trumpet players 

00:18:46 His inspirations 

00:21:39 Learning to play in the upper register 

00:31:19 Students and mouthpieces 

00:33:33 Being a teacher 

00:34:36 Clarke Studies for upper register development 

00:36:46 Having a musical family 

00:40:39 The importance of community bands 

00:44:20 Helping players feel comfortable 

00:48:15 Recovering from Bells Palsy 

00:54:04 Finding the silver lining 

00:59:55 Changes in attitude 

01:04:24 Dealing with uncertainty 

01:07:09 His advice for recovering from a physical setback 

01:09:40 Sound Off 

01:11:58 Geared Up 

01:18:04 Rapid Fire Round

May 24, 202201:28:12
Episode 98: Hanging With Louis Dowdeswell

Episode 98: Hanging With Louis Dowdeswell

My guest for this episode is Louis Dowdeswell.   

Louis is incredible. Louis’ seemingly effortless command of the trumpet’s upper register puts him in rare air indeed.  As one of the Young Lions of the bustling London music scene, you can hear Louis light it up in studios, soundstages, and pits as well as with his own big band. And Louis’ video covers of soundtrack tunes have had millions of views worldwide. But the best part is that Louis’ laugh comes just as easy as his double C.  

Check out what Louis has to say about connecting with Wayne Bergeron, being a mentor. learning how to be a successful musician, the Tom Walsh Effect, the London musical path, finding your unique selling proposition, defining moments, change and growth, the necessity of trade-offs, Maynard Ferguson, anatomy and efficiency, the importance of soft playing to develop the upper register, Reinhardt Types, his theory on aperture size and compression, how to practice to develop the upper register, and so much more!  

So pour yourself a big glass, pull up a chair, and let the hang begin! 

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Find all things Louis at: https://www.louisdowdeswell.com/home 

Louis on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/ChickenTiko 

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 

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00:00:00 Intro 

00:02:53 Connecting with Wayne Bergeron 

00:08:21 Being a mentor 

00:15:20 Learning how to be a successful musician 

00:23:00 The Tom Walsh Effect 

00:29:05 The London musical path 

00:32:59 Finding your unique selling proposition 

00:40:46 Defining moments 

00:51:42 Change and growth 

01:01:08 The necessity of  trade-offs 

01:06:30 Maynard Ferguson 

01:10:14 Anatomy and efficiency 

01:13:29 The importance of soft playing to develop the upper register 

01:19:00 Reinhardt Types 

01:21:02 His theory on aperture size and compression 

01:29:25 How to practice to develop the upper register 

01:32:33 Sound Off 

01:37:57 Geared Up 

01:42:34 Rapid Fire Round

May 17, 202201:52:13
Episode 97: Hanging With Cameron Milligan

Episode 97: Hanging With Cameron Milligan

My guest for this episode is Cameron Milligan.

Cameron is a rising star. Cameron is a Montréal based freelance trumpet player and the winner of the 2022 Trumpeter’s Multi-Track Competition. His winning entry, a unique take on the jazz standard “All The Things You Are,” spotlights Cameron’s skills as a talented arranger, a skilled trumpet player, and a creative multi-media editor. Keep an eye on this guy, he’s definitely going places.

Check out what Cameron has to say about his background, his early inspirations, the Montreal music scene, his musical passions, his arranging inspirations for his winning entry, his video production concepts, improvisation and the art of video creation, his multi-media tech specs, time commitment, why he entered the Trumpeter's Multi-Track Competition, the importance of multi-track videos for performers and arrangers, his biggest takeaway from winning the Trumpeter's Multi-Track Competition, turning his video into a live production, lessons you can learn about your playing through the recording process, and so much more!

So pour yourself a big glass, pull up a chair, and let the hang begin!

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Learn more about The Trumpeter’s Multi-Track Competition here: https://www.trumpetmtc.org/

Subscribe to Cameron’s YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCu3cztlB3tPfqGPzSHCaQzA

Watch Cameron’s award-winning “All The Things You Are” video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yd1l5p65Kx8

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

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00:00:00 Intro

00:02:37 His background

00:06:02 His early inspiration

00:09:43 The Montreal music scene

00:13:55 His musical passions

00:15:46 His arranging inspirations for his winning entry

00:22:41 His video production concepts

00:29:50 Improvisation and the art of video creation

00:33:22 His multi-media tech specs

00:39:52 Time commitment

00:41:39 Why he entered the multi-track competition

00:43:08 The importance of multi-track videos for performers and arrangers

00:50:58 His biggest takeaway from winning the Trumpeter's Multi-Track Competition

00:52:49 Turning his video into a live production

00:57:23 Lessons you can learn about your playing  through the recording process

01:00:32 Sound Off

01:03:48 Geared Up

01:07:22 Rapid Fire Round

May 03, 202201:15:32
Episode 96: Hanging With Lynn Nicholson

Episode 96: Hanging With Lynn Nicholson

My guest for this episode is Lynn Nicholson.  

Lynn is a seeker. As a young trumpet player, his search for a better solution to playing outdoors led to him discovering The MF Protocol. His superhuman upper register landed Lynn’s first professional gig with Bill Chase and then as a featured member of the Maynard Ferguson band. While Lynn’s life has taken some unpredictable twists and turns he has always followed his heart and remained true to his inquisitive nature.  

Check out what Lynn has to say about stumbling onto the MF Protocol, the need for a methodical approach, having an enquiring mind, being surrounded by greatness, transitioning to life in LA and Vegas, learning to be comfortable in the uncertainty,  motivations, making mouthpiece magic, myth-busting, what he learned from Maynard, and so much more!  

So pour yourself a big glass, pull up a chair, and let the hang begin! 

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Find out more about The MF Protocol and Lynn’s other products at: http://james-r-new.com/affiliates/lynn-nicholson.html 

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 

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00:00:00 Intro 

00:04:13 Stumbling onto the MF Protocol 

00:05:41 The need for a methodical approach 

00:08:37 Having an inquiring mind 

00:12:39 Being surrounded by greatness 

00:15:39 Transitioning to life in LA and Vegas 

00:23:40 Learning to be comfortable in the uncertainty 

00:27:00 Motivations 

00:40:07 Making mouthpiece magic 

00:50:51 Myth-busting 

01:01:36 What he learned from Maynard 

01:12:42 Sound Off 

01:14:07 Geared Up 

01:17:01 Rapid Fire Round

Mar 29, 202201:23:54
Episode 95: The Return Of Mark Zauss

Episode 95: The Return Of Mark Zauss

My guest for this episode is Mark Zauss.  

Mark is back by popular demand for another hang. There are few people who can talk about the physical and mental demands of the modern trumpet player as authoritatively as Mark. His seemingly magical range and power made him a mainstay at Disney's Magic Kingdom with both Future Corp and The Main Street Philharmonic. But when you combine his battle-tested chops with his skills as a licensed clinical psychotherapist, you get the ultimate resource for your trumpet playing woes.  

Check out what Mark has to say about how the pandemic has affected our mental health, the increase of anxiety in musicians, practical ways to deal with anxiety, focusing on the breath, why things tend to go wrong, how he resets after a tough set, tips to coordinate the mind and body, the breathing process, understanding triggers, reframing, the importance of routine, his approach to warming up, learning to put it all together, learning from your students, and so much more!  

So pour yourself a big glass, pull up a chair, and let the hang begin! 

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Want to schedule a lesson with Mark? Check him out at https://www.markzauss.net/ 

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 

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00:00:00 Intro 

00:03:12 How the pandemic has affected our mental health 

00:06:35 The increase of anxiety in musicians 

00:08:02 Practical ways to deal with anxiety 

00:14:02 Focusing on the breath 

00:16:50 Why things tend to go wrong 

00:21:31 How he resets after a tough set 

00:25:21 Tips to coordinate the mind and body 

00:29:47 The breathing process 

00:35:26 Understanding triggers 

00:40:22 Reframing 

00:44:38 The importance of routine 

00:47:59 His approach to warming up 

00:51:43 Learning to put it all together 

00:57:17 Learning from your students 

00:59:22 Sound Off 

01:00:32 Geared Up 

01:05:34 Rapid Fire Round

Mar 22, 202201:14:21
Episode 94: Hanging With Rex Richardson

Episode 94: Hanging With Rex Richardson

Welcome to the Trumpet Gurus’ Hang podcast. I’m your host, Jose Johnson.

My guest for this episode is Rex Richardson.

Rex is all about the big picture. Rex uses his virtuoso-level classical technique to take his jazz playing to heights few can reach. And he brings the freedom of his spontaneous and expressive improvisational skills to the sometimes predictable world of classical trumpet playing. Plus Rex is a committed educator and has never lost sight of the impact that music can make on the lives of others.

Check out what Rex has to say about finding his niche, helping his students find balance, finding your groove, jazz as a life skill, why mistakes aren't always a bad thing, his theory on the "perfection movement" in orchestral music, finding the balance between technique and expression, rebounding from mistakes, getting lost in the music, 100 days of practice, and so much more.

So pour yourself a big glass, pull up a chair, and let the hang begin!

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Find out more about Rex Richardson at https://www.rexrichardson.net/

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

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00:00:00 Intro

00:04:06 Finding his niche

00:10:24 Helping his students find balance

00:13:29 Finding your groove

00:18:15 Jazz as a life skill

00:31:39 Why mistakes aren't always a bad thing

00:36:03 His theory on the "perfection movement" in orchestral music

00:39:14 Finding the balance between technique and expression

00:46:18 Rebounding from mistakes

00:51:02 Getting lost in the music

00:55:10 100 days of practice

00:59:46 Sound Off

01:06:10 Geared Up

01:10:47 Rapid Fire Round

Mar 01, 202201:24:34
Episode 93: Hanging With Brian Shaw

Episode 93: Hanging With Brian Shaw

My guest for this episode is Brian Shaw.

Brian is not afraid to try something new. While his original passion for playing the trumpet came from Maynard Ferguson, Bryan found his education leading him down the classical path. Bryan is highly regarded for his skills on the Baroque trumpet and is Co-Principal Trumpet of the Dallas Winds, Principal of the Baton Rouge Symphony, Santa Fe Pro Musica, and Spire Baroque Orchestra But he still loves to play jazz and crank out the high notes.

Check out what Brian has to say about life changes, the mouthpiece buzzing controversy, different learning styles, baroque trumpet, lessons from playing period instruments, managing different playing situations, the benefit of musical variety, teaching vs learning, why he's happy he learned to play high notes, Louis Dowdeswell and Jacob Collier, writing about the life of Kenny Wheeler, creating your own voice, and so much more.

So pour yourself a big glass, pull up a chair, and let the hang begin!

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Check out Brian's music and No BS with BS blog at: https://brianshawmusic.com/home

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

Feb 22, 202201:30:43
Episode 92: Hanging With Bryan Davis

Episode 92: Hanging With Bryan Davis

My guest for this episode is Bryan Davis.  

Bryan is paying it forward. Originally from the UK, Bryan relocated to The US and quickly established himself as a fixture in the New York City music scene. But things haven’t always come easy for Bryan, and chop problems forced him to seek out the help he needed to become a more efficient player. He’s now committed to providing practical advice to trumpet players around the globe through his Airflow Music books and videos.  

Check out what Bryan has to say about making the move to New York, learning on the job, the business of music education, blowing out his chops, chop help from Roger Ingram, looking for a better way to play, context, being willing to look for the lesson in the moment, starting Airflow Music, twisted studies, the genius of Herbert L. Clarke, the importance of smoothness, teaching smoothness, efficiency, technology, practical skills for the touring musician, and so much more.  

So pour yourself a big glass, pull up a chair, and let the hang begin! 

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Find out more about Bryan at https://bryandav.is/ 

Check out Bryan’s books and learning resources at 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 

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00:00:00 Intro 00:02:30

Making the move to New York 00:04:46

Learning on the job 

00:08:54 The business of music education 

00:13:06 Blowing out his chops 

00:18:24 Chop help from Roger Ingram 

00:24:38 Looking for a better way to play 

00:26:56 Context 

00:31:44 Being willing to look for the lesson in the moment 

00:33:58 Starting Airflow Music 

00:41:28 Twisted studies 

00:46:01 The genius of Herbert L. Clarke 

00:50:13 The importance of smoothness 

00:53:57 Teaching smoothness 

00:59:48 Efficiency 

01:05:25 Technology 

01:09:53 Practical skills for the touring musician 

01:13:22 Sound Off 

01:17:14 Shameless plug for Barkley Microphones 

01:19:04 Geared Up 

01:24:57 Rapid Fire Round

Feb 15, 202201:37:21
Episode 91: Hanging With Brad Goode

Episode 91: Hanging With Brad Goode

My guest for this episode is Brad Goode.  

Brad is old-school. While many of his contemporaries were learning about jazz in the halls of academia, Brad was getting his education the traditional way, jamming and hanging with masters of their craft. But Brad’s unique sound was almost silenced by severe chop problems leading him to develop a deeper understanding of the mechanical workings of the embouchure. And that knowledge has not only given him back his voice but has taken his playing to new heights.  

Check out what Brad has to say about being a multi-instrumentalist, the role of rhythm, getting bitten by the jazz bug, preparing students for success, learning jazz the old way, what's wrong with modern jazz pedagogy, the power of the jam session, relearning how to play the trumpet, why you should never ice your lips, how the Reinhardt Pivot System saved his career, his passion for helping people understand embouchure, and so much more.  

So pour yourself a big glass, pull up a chair, and let the hang begin! 

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Learn more about Brad at: https://www.bradgoode.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 

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00:00:00 Intro  

00:02:56 Being a multi-instrumentalist  

00:06:26 The role of rhythm  

00:13:04 Getting bitten by the jazz bug  

00:18:51 Preparing students for success  

00:23:24 Learning jazz the old way  

00:33:52 What's wrong with modern jazz pedagogy  

00:41:32 The power of the jam session  

00:46:22 Relearning how to play the trumpet  

00:54:49 Why you should never ice your lips  

01:02:21 How the Reinhardt Pivot System saved his career  

01:05:28 His passion for helping people understand embouchure  

01:17:40 Sound Off  

01:21:50 Geared Up  

01:28:33 Rapid Fire Round

Feb 08, 202201:37:21
Episode 89: Hanging With Peter Bond

Episode 89: Hanging With Peter Bond

My guest for this episode is Peter Bond.  

Peter is a late bloomer. Starting out as a self-described trumpet meathead with poor playing habits, no one would have predicted his career as a renowned classical musician. His 28 year run with the Metropolitan Opera Orchestra gave him the opportunity to play alongside some of the trumpet world's greatest talents and support opera's legendary performers. And with his book "The Singing Trumpet" Peter hopes to ease the way for trumpeters of every style to find their unique voice.  

Check out what Peter has to say about humor as a survival mechanism, making changes, things he will miss about The Met, his unorthodox approach, the difference between singing and blowing, how traditional pedagogy limits expressive potential, how the vocal model helps you play in the upper register, a book of ideas, the limitations of received wisdom, the difference between comfort and correctness, playing catch up, being surrounded by greatness, what makes the Met Orchestra so unique, the influence of vocalist, and so much more.  

So pour yourself a big glass, pull up a chair, and let the hang begin! 

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Peter Bond's book "The Singing Trumpet": https://www.carlfischer.com/txt14-the-singing-trumpet.html

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 

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00:00:00 Intro 

00:02:39 Humor as a survival mechanism 

00:04:10 Making changes 

00:06:15 Things he will miss about The Met 

00:11:28 His unorthodox approach 

00:15:49 The difference between singing and blowing 

00:20:53 How traditional pedagogy limits expressive potential 

00:24:50 How the vocal model helps you play in the upper register 

00:30:21 A book of ideas 

00:35:26 The limitations of received wisdom 

00:40:14 The difference between comfort and correctness 

00:41:38 Playing catch up 

00:45:55 Being surrounded by greatness 

00:47:29 What makes the Met Orchestra so unique 

00:52:09 The influence of vocalist 

01:00:04 Dream gig 

01:01:48 Sound Off 

01:03:40 Geared Up 

01:11:19 Rapid Fire Round

Feb 03, 202201:25:45
Episode 90: Hanging With Graham Breedlove

Episode 90: Hanging With Graham Breedlove

My guest for this episode is Graham Breedlove.  

Graham is a musical chef. Raised in the rich cultural gumbo that is Louisiana, Graham has stayed true to his roots by creating a tasty mix of musical influences. Whether it’s cooking on stage with the Army Blues Big Band, blazing with a combo, or spreading the gospel of jazz in the classroom, Graham is certain to get your head bobbin’ and your feet tappin’.  

Check out what Graham has to say about Louisiana music, combining musical influences, modern influences, personal responsibility and musical amoebas, programming to balance innovation with connection, approaching solos like a conversation, entering the world of DC military bands, the educational impact of The Army Blues, teamwork in The Army Blues Trumpet section, comparing big band to small band playing, the lost art of section playing, what the future holds, filling the holes in the world of jazz education, being a mature musician, and so much more. 

 So pour yourself a big glass, pull up a chair, and laissez les bon temps rouler! 

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Follow the U.S. Army Blues at https://www.usarmyband.com/ensembles/the-u-s-army-blues 

Get to know Graham at https://www.grahambreedlove.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 

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00:00:00 Intro 

00:02:58 Louisiana music 

00:08:21 Combining musical influences 

00:12:59 Modern influences 

00:17:20 Personal responsibility and musical amoebas 

00:24:07 Programming to balance innovation with connection 

00:28:19 Approaching solos like a conversation 

00:31:38 Entering the world of DC military bands 

00:37:50 The educational impact of The Army Blues 

00:39:50 Teamwork in The Army Blues Trumpet section 

00:47:09 Comparing big band to small band playing 

00:50:10 The lost art of section playing 

00:54:07 What the future holds 

00:56:22 Filling the holes in the world of jazz education 

01:05:53 Being a mature musician 

01:07:38 Sound Off 

01:10:14 Geared Up 

01:16:50 Rapid Fire Round

Feb 01, 202201:35:14
Episode 88: Hanging With Rashawn Ross

Episode 88: Hanging With Rashawn Ross

My guest for this episode is Rashawn Ross.  

Rashawn is an interesting dichotomy. As a member of the Dave Matthews Band, Rashawn regularly plays in front of thousands of fans, but at heart, he is a quiet soul. Rashawn is noted for his amazing high chops, effortlessly soaring well above double-high C, yet he doesn’t consider himself a lead player. And while his talents make him legendary, his island roots keep him humble.   

Check out what Rashawn has to say about staying grounded, introvert coins, misconceptions, large venues vs small venues, the stage vs the studio, gratitude, his role with The Dave Matthews Band, the necessity of two sets of gear, working on the new Bach trumpet, the Stevens Costello Method, in-ear monitors, figuring out how to play in the extreme upper register, multiple approaches to playing the trumpet, trial and error, and so much more.  

So pour yourself a big glass, pull up a chair, and let the hang begin! 

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Find out more about Rashawn and the new Bach trumpets: https://bit.ly/RashawnRoss 

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 

00:03:20 Staying grounded 

00:07:26 Introvert coins 

00:13:53 Misconceptions 

00:16:14 Large venues vs small venues 

00:19:22 The stage vs the studio 

00:26:11 Gratitude 

00:32:48 His role with The Dave Matthews Band 

00:39:59 The necessity of two sets of gear 

00:42:04 Working on the new Bach trumpet 

00:50:24 The Stevens Costello Method 

00:57:05 In-ear monitors 

00:58:21 Figuring out how to play in the extreme upper register 

01:01:23 Multiple approaches to playing the trumpet 

01:06:21 Trial and error 

01:12:29 Sound Off 

01:16:35 Geared Up 

01:22:21 Rapid Fire Round

Jan 18, 202201:30:24
Episode 87: The Best Of Geared Up 2021

Episode 87: The Best Of Geared Up 2021

Welcome to this "best-of" episode of the Trumpet Gurus’ Hang podcast.   

Do you love gear? Of course you do!   

And because you love to talk about gear, I decided to make that discussion a regular part of The Trumpet Gurus Hang by adding the Geared Up segment to every episode.  

Geared Up is a chance for my guests to discuss their take on trumpet gear, specifically the concepts that they feel are the most important to them and their expert advice on how to find the best gear for your personal needs.  T

his compilation features highlights from my hangs with Eric Miyashiro, Paul Baron, Michael Bogart, Kiku Collins, Kevin Burns, James Morrison, Jim Manley, Mary Elizabeth Bowden, Chris Jaudes, Matt White, and Allen Vizzutti.  

Check out what my guests had to say about their concepts and approaches to trumpets, mouthpieces, and more.  

So pour yourself a big glass, pull up a chair, and let the hang begin! 

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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 

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00:00:00 Intro 

00:03:02 Eric Miyashiro 

00:07:09 Paul Baron 

00:11:30 Michael Bogart 

00:14:38 Kiku Collins 

00:17:37 Kevin Burns 

00:21:52 James Morrison 

00:29:33 Jim Manley 

00:32:59 Mary Elizabeth Bowden 

00:39:20 Chris Jaudes 

00:48:45 Matt White 

00:56:02 Allen Vizzutti 

01:05:41 Wrap Up

Jan 11, 202201:07:33
Episode 86: How To Improve Your Trumpet Sound

Episode 86: How To Improve Your Trumpet Sound

Welcome to this "best-of" episode of the Trumpet Gurus’ Hang podcast.   

The topic of this special episode is how to improve your trumpet sound. This features highlights from my hangs with Joshua Kaufmann, Ryan Quigley, Raul Agraz, David Dash, Melvin Jones, Tyler Jaeger, Ashley Killam, Carrie Blosser, Walt Johnson, Brad Mason, Jon Kaplan, Phil O'Neill, Rich Colquhoun, Larry Meregillano, Steven Cunningham, Vaughn Nark, and Estela Aragon.  

Check out what my guests had to say about their concepts and approaches to creating an amazing trumpet sound.  

So pour yourself a big glass, pull up a chair, and let the hang begin! 

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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 

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00:00:00 Intro 

00:01:18 Joshua Kaufmann 

00:09:14 Ryan Quigley 

00:10:59 Raul Agraz 

00:13:28 David Dash 

00:18:29 Melvin Jones 

00:21:11 Tyler Jaeger 

00:23:16 Ashley Killam and Carrie Blosser 

00:27:35 Walt Johnson 

00:29:56 Brad Mason 

00:33:43 Jon Kaplan 

00:36:47 Phil O'Neill 

00:42:33 Rich Colquhoun 

00:44:55 Larry Meregillano 

00:46:53 Steven Cunningham 

00:50:15 Vaughn Nark 

00:53:05 Estela Aragon 

00:55:20 Wrap Up

Jan 04, 202257:09
Episode 85: Hanging With Estela Aragon

Episode 85: Hanging With Estela Aragon

My guest for this episode is Estela Aragon.  

Estela is an innovator. While obtaining her Master’s Degree in Performance, Estela became obsessed with devising new techniques to teach music. As a result, her unique teaching methods earned her first prize at the 2014 Savvy Arts Venture Competition. Estela is the founder of the Trumpet Headquarters and The Music Fit Academy. She’s a performer, educator, and successful entrepreneur. And she’s just getting warmed up.  

Check out what Estela has to say about finding a new path, the fear of failure, structuring a progressive curriculum, expanding the course, dealing with gender bias, overcoming obstacles, filling the pedagogical void, a sneak peek at what's next, her ideal student, and so much more.  

So pour yourself a big glass, pull up a chair, and let the hang begin! 

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Be inspired and get pumped at The MusicFit Academy: https://www.musicfitacademy.com/

Get free tips and resources from Estela: https://www.youtube.com/c/TrumpetHeadquarters 

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 

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00:00:00 Intro 

00:03:07 Finding a new path 

00:11:52 The fear of failure 

00:23:22 Structuring a progressive curriculum 

00:33:40 Expanding the course 

00:43:09 Dealing with gender bias 

00:50:54 Overcoming obstacles 

00:56:20 Filling the pedagogical void 

00:59:34 A sneak peek at what's next 

01:02:44 Her ideal student 

01:04:39 Sound Off 

01:07:24 Geared Up 

01:09:47 Rapid Fire Round

Dec 28, 202101:15:25
Episode 84: Hanging With Vaughn Nark

Episode 84: Hanging With Vaughn Nark

My guest for this episode is Vaughn Nark.  

To quote Dizzy Gillespie, Vaughn Nark is something special. Vaughn followed in his father’s footsteps and began playing trumpet at the age of 6. But when he first heard Dizzy, his world changed forever. Having spent nearly 20 years in The Airmen of Note, Vaughn created a name for himself with his pyrotechnic approach to improvisation. Vaughn is also a passionate educator and a bit of a jazz historian meaning he is always ready with a great story.  

Check out what Vaughn has to say about why the trumpet is so special, his early influences, his first exposure to Dizzy Gillespie, his first meeting with Diz, why trumpet players need to stick together, honoring what's in your soul, studying the embouchures of the all-time greats, playing advice from Donald Reinhardt, why every embouchure is unique, how to increase your speed and accuracy, the importance of the teeth in playing, the history of jazz trumpet, and so much more.  

So pour yourself a big glass, pull up a chair, and let the hang begin! 

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Learn more about Vaughn and check out his awesome resources at: http://www.vaughnnark.com/ 

Check out Vaughn with Dizzy, Faddis, Freddie, Wynton, and Jimmy! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SLfl7EGrcKw 

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 

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00:00:00 Intro 

00:02:54 Why the trumpet is so special 

00:06:48 His early influences 

00:11:12 His first exposure to Dizzy Gillespie 

00:17:58 His first meeting with Diz 

00:30:25 Why trumpet players need to stick together 

00:32:29 Honoring what's in your soul 

00:38:16 Studying the embouchures of the all-time greats 

00:42:37 Playing advice from Donald Reinhardt 

00:52:39 Why every embouchure is unique 

00:57:41 How to increase your speed and accuracy 

01:04:14 The importance of the teeth in playing 

01:08:56 The history of jazz trumpet 

01:18:46 Sound Off 

01:22:03 Geared Up 

01:28:31 Rapid Fire Round

Dec 21, 202101:46:09
Episode 83: Hanging With Steven Cunningham

Episode 83: Hanging With Steven Cunningham

My guest for this episode is Steven Cunningham.  

On the road to attaining his doctorate, Steven had no desire to be an educator, but life has a funny way of bringing your real purpose to light. His path has gone from being a full-time working pro, to a university teaching position, to finally returning to his roots as the high school music teacher at his alma mater in Virginia. Steven is caring, passionate, and is committed to paying it forward, in other words, a great teacher.  

Check out what Steven has to say about living up to the Grambling tradition, the hidden benefits of marching bands, the importance of tradition in jazz, the importance of mixing things up, learning to work with what you have, the art of motivation, the many hats of an educator, finding his calling, the need for people skills, the importance of fundamentals, his approach to practice, the benefit of learning other instruments, and so much more!  

So pour yourself a big glass, pull up a chair, and let the hang begin! 

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Get to know more about Steven and check out some of his trumpet practice resources at: https://sctrumpet.com/home 

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 

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00:00:00 Intro 

00:02:01 Living up to the Grambling tradition 

00:10:56 The hidden benefits of marching bands 

00:14:03 The importance of tradition in jazz 

00:18:09 The importance of mixing things up 

00:20:28 Learning to work with what you have 

00:26:41 The art of motivation 

00:34:24 The many hats of an educator 

00:38:14 Finding his calling 

00:47:10 The need for people skills 

00:50:49 The importance of fundamentals 

00:52:30 His approach to practice 

01:00:40 The benefit of learning other instruments 

01:06:34 Sound Off 

01:11:43 Geared Up 

01:19:51 Rapid Fire Round

Dec 14, 202101:27:40
Episode 82: Hanging With Larry Meregillano

Episode 82: Hanging With Larry Meregillano

My guest for this episode is Larry Meregillano.  

Larry understands the struggle. At the start of his career, Larry made a name for himself with his powerful chops. Larry has toured and recorded with some of the biggest names in gospel music and sailed the high seas on cruise ships as a player and as a musical director. But Larry has had his share of chop problems as well, and his research led to the creation of The Compression Training System and a way to help other players find a better way to regain or maintain their chops.  

Check out what Larry has to say about getting started, quitting and restarting, getting back to his roots, the impact of his various teachers, the two things that will hurt a brass player, muscle memory, the role of compression, the Cat Anderson Method, finding the right coordination, the benefit of the Compression Training System, the correct way to use the CTS, what's next on the agenda, and so much more.   

So pour yourself a big glass, pull up a chair, and let the hang begin! 

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Find out more about Larry and The Compression Training System here: https://www.trumpetlegacy.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 

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00:00:00 Intro 

00:02:45 Getting started  

00:09:34 Quitting and restarting  

00:15:33 Getting back to his roots  

00:19:28 The impact of his various teachers  

00:22:17 The two things that will hurt a brass player  

00:26:31 Muscle memory  

00:29:17 The role of compression  

00:33:25 The Cat Anderson Method  

00:36:53 Finding the right coordination  

00:39:43 The benefit of the Compression Training System  

00:49:24 The correct way to use the CTS  

00:59:08 What's next on the agenda  

01:04:52 Sound Off  

01:07:32 Geared Up  

01:11:25 Rapid Fire Round

Dec 07, 202101:20:39
Episode 81: Hanging With Rich Colquhoun

Episode 81: Hanging With Rich Colquhoun

My guest for this episode is Rich Colquhoun.  

Rich is a man on a mission. A classically trained graduate of the Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama, Rich found that he was not completely prepared for the demands of the modern freelance trumpet player. His search for the solution to his playing problems led him to Jerry Callet and the Tounge Controlled Embouchure method. Since then, Rich has authored several books and developed a number of online resources to help trumpet players around the globe take their playing to new heights.  

Check out what Rich has to say about his introduction to the teachings of Jerry Callet, the evolution of Jerry Callet's methods, the role of the tongue and compression, dealing with naysayers, revamping methodology, TCE and articulation, consistency,  the separation of technique and music, his current playing demands, advice on getting started with TCE, universal principles, and so much more.  

So pour yourself a big glass, pull up a chair, and let the hang begin! 

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Want to learn more about the Tounge Controled Embouchure? https://tonguecontrolled.info/

Rich's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/trumpetplanet

Rich's Brass Practice channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/BrassPractice

Rich's books and mouthpieces: https://neotericbrass.com/

The Open Arban Project: https://openarban.wordpress.com/

Rich's blog: https://trumpetpla.net/

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   

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01:00:00:00 Intro 

01:03:10:11 His introduction to the teachings of Jerry Callet 

01:09:35:02 The evolution of Jerry Callet's methods 

01:13:08:07 The role of the tongue and compression 

01:20:36:20 Dealing with naysayers 

01:25:46:06 Revamping methodology 

01:27:59:16 TCE and articulation 

01:32:58:22 Consistency 

01:37:57:06 The separation of technique and music 

01:42:55:07 His current playing demands 

01:47:07:15 Advice on getting started with TCE 

02:00:24:10 Universal principles 

02:09:33:10 Sound Off 

02:12:21:14 Geared Up 

02:19:57:15 Rapid Fire Round

Nov 30, 202101:32:37