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That's Not Spit, It's Condensation!

188 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 1 month ago - ★★★★★ - 109 ratings

“That’s Not Spit, It’s Condensation” is a weekly podcast with conversations and discussions about all things music. In it, we’ll peel back the layers of what makes great musicians great, hoping to inspire others to achieve their maximum potential.http://thatsnotspit.com

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#85: Chris Wilson

November 11, 2020 07:00 - 1 hour - 52.5 MB

Dr. Christopher Wilson is the Principal Trumpet of the Pittsburgh Opera Orchestra and Artist/Associate Professor of Trumpet at Arkansas State University. The Journal of The Music Critics of North America described Wilson's playing as "eloquent" and "masterful" in a 2018 review. He is an active soloist and clinician and has performed throughout the United States, Italy and Japan, including multiple featured performances at International Trumpet Guild Conferences. Previously, Wilson was a memb...

#84: Trevor Jones

November 04, 2020 07:00 - 1 hour - 47.8 MB

Trevor's bio - https://trevorjonesbass.com/about/ Scholarship roadmap - https://thescholarshiproadmap.com Support the Show.

#83: Guy Piddington

October 28, 2020 06:00 - 1 hour - 63.7 MB

www.guypiddington.com Guy Piddington joined the San Francisco Symphony trumpet section, occupying the Ann L. & Charles B. Johnson Chair, in 2012. He has held positions with the Metropolitan Opera and the Syracuse Symphony, and he has performed and recorded with the New York Philharmonic, Colorado Symphony, Rochester Philharmonic, and Mariinsky Orchestra. He studied with Charles Geyer at the Eastman School of Music and Northwestern University, where he received his bachelor’s degree. He hold...

#82: Mark Houghton

October 21, 2020 06:00 - 1 hour - 57.7 MB

Exciting news! Houghton Horns in Keller, TX will now be a sponsor for the podcast! Mark Houghton has been a member of the internationally acclaimed, Grammy Award winning Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra since 2014. Previously, he held principal horn posts in the Harrisburg Symphony Orchestra, the Phoenix Symphony and the Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra. Mark is a past prizewinner of national solo horn competitions, and has appeared as a guest artist or soloist with many notable orchestras and mu...

#81: Ashley Hall

October 14, 2020 06:00 - 1 hour - 49.8 MB

Her bio is long, read it here: https://www.ashleyhalltrumpet.com/biography Support the Show.

#80: Keith Benjamin

October 07, 2020 06:00 - 1 hour - 67.3 MB

Keith Benjamin joined the UMKC Conservatory of Music and Dance as professor of trumpet in 1989 with a Doctor of Musical Arts and a Performer’s Certificate from the Eastman School of Music. While in New York, he performed with the Rochester Philharmonic and held principal chairs in three other orchestras. Current orchestra positions include principal trumpet in the Colorado MahlerFest, guest principal trumpet in Orchestra Iowa, and extra trumpet for the Kansas City Symphony. In addition to o...

#79: Stay Strong, Be Kind To Yourself, and Never Stop Growing

September 30, 2020 06:00 - 32 minutes - 22.2 MB

In this episode, I dive into the meaning behind my sign off for my podcast episodes, YouTube video, blog posts, and more. I hope it can serve as an encouragement to you! Support the Show.

#78: Jason Haaheim

September 23, 2020 06:00 - 2 hours - 98.6 MB

www.jasonhaaheim.com Jason Haaheim (pronounced HAW-heim) was appointed a Principal Timpanist of the Metropolitan Opera Orchestra in 2013. In addition to performances at New York's Lincoln Center and Carnegie Hall, Mr. Haaheim can be seen and heard performing with the MET Orchestra on television, international radio, and Live in HD movie theater broadcasts. Mr. Haaheim is on faculty at the NYU Steinhardt School of Music and the Bard Conservatory of Music. A sought-after clinician, Mr. Haahei...

#77: Carrie Schafer

September 16, 2020 06:00 - 1 hour - 55 MB

www.wholeheartwisdom.com In this episode, Carrie and I discuss her battle with addition to alcohol, and her journey from struggle to whole heart wisdom. www.facebook.com/wholeheartwisdom www.instagram.com/wholeheartwisdom Support the show (https://thatsnotspit.com/support/)

#76: Matt Bronstein

September 09, 2020 12:00 - 1 hour - 63.3 MB

[email protected] - Matt's email address for people to reach out www.brasslegacy.com - home page for Brass Legacy www.brasslegacy.com/opus2number2 - newest publication www.brasslegacy.com/past-publications - past publications (including Matt's injury article in op. 2 no. 1) www.axiombrass.com - Axiom's website to donate or purchase CDs Matthew Bronstein, born and raised in Agoura Hills, CA, received his bachelor’s degree in Horn performance from Roosevelt University in Chicago, where h...

#75: Josh Jones

September 02, 2020 06:00 - 1 hour - 54.2 MB

Josh's website - www.drummojo.com Josh's Instagram - www.instagram.com/joshjonesdrums A native of Chicago, Illinois, Josh Jones started hitting things at age 2 and received his first drum set at age 3. Josh began his formal studies in percussion with the Percussion Scholarship Program under the direction of Chicago Symphony member Patricia Dash, and Chicago Lyric Opera member Douglas Waddell. He earned his Bachelor’s in Music from DePaul School of music and was the orchestra fellow of both ...

#74: Austin Pancner

August 26, 2020 11:00 - 1 hour - 46.9 MB

Austin's Website - https://www.thefunctionalmusician.com Austin's Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/the_functional_musician/ Austin Pancner is an Indiana-based bass trombonist dedicated to solo, chamber, and orchestral performance. Austin serves as the principal bass trombone of the Terra Haute Symphony Orchestra, has appeared regularly with regional orchestras in Indiana, and has performed as a soloist with regional bands across Indiana and Wisconsin. In 2018, he was an American Trombo...

#73: Maya Stone

August 19, 2020 06:00 - 1 hour - 62.7 MB

Maya Stone is a champion of music. She has commissioned and premiered several works by American composers. Recent projects include solo bassoon in Black Gospel Music, which includes collaborating with the composers Raymond Wise, Mark Lomax and William Menefield. Stone gives recitals and master classes around the U.S. regularly. She has been a member of the Sphinx Orchestra since 2008, and won the second bassoon position with the Huntsville Symphony in 2007. She has played at the Internation...

#72: Winning The Job: Grant Johnson

August 12, 2020 06:00 - 35 minutes - 24.5 MB

Minnesota native, Grant Johnson, joined the Pittsburgh Symphony as Assistant Librarian in 2019. He came to Pittsburgh after serving two years as Assistant Librarian with the Phoenix Symphony. Johnson has also held positions with the Minnesota Bach Ensemble and Aspen Music Festival. Additionally, he has worked in the libraries of the Cleveland Orchestra, Minnesota Orchestra, National Symphony Orchestra, and St Paul Chamber Orchestra. Johnson is an active member of the Major Orchestra Libraria...

#71: Jarrett McCourt

August 05, 2020 06:00 - 1 hour - 51 MB

Crisis Textline - text 741741 to be connected with someone to talk to anytime, day or night National Suicide Prevention Hotline - 1-800-273-8255 Jarrett’s playing has been called “magnificent” by the Palm Beach Daily News and “warm, romantic and seamless” by the South Florida Classical Review. Jarrett has performed with a number of different high-level ensembles, including the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, the Detroit Symphony Orchestra, l’Orchestre Symphonique de Montreal, the National Arts ...

#70: Greg Hix

July 29, 2020 06:00 - 1 hour - 45 MB

Born and raised in San Diego, Greg Hix currently serves as the Artist Liaison for the San Francisco Symphony. Prior to that, he was the Manager of Artistic Operations for the Grand Teton Music Festival in Jackson Hole, WY. He was a full-time member of the Civic Orchestra of Chicago, the training orchestra of the Chicago Symphony, where he was able to sub on several occasions. He has an MM in horn performance from Northwestern University, where he studied with Gail Williams, Bill Barnewitz, a...

#69: Micah Wilkinson

July 22, 2020 06:00 - 1 hour - 62.9 MB

Get Micah's new book! (Don't forget to enter SPIT2020 at checkout to receive 10% off) - https://www.micahwilkinson.com/bookofsolos Sign up for Micah's fundamentals workshop! - https://www.micahwilkinson.com/register Micah Wilkinson has enjoyed a varied career as an orchestral musician, soloist, chamber artist, and teacher. He was appointed Principal Trumpet of the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra by Manfred Honeck in September 2017. Wilkinson came to the Pittsburgh Symphony from the San Diego ...

#68: Ethan Bensdorf

July 15, 2020 06:00 - 1 hour - 56.9 MB

Ethan Bensdorf joined the New York Philharmonic’s trumpet section on June 3, 2008, after spending the 2007–08 season as acting assistant principal trumpet with the Naples Philharmonic Orchestra in Naples, Florida. He received his bachelor of music degree from Northwestern University in 2007, where he studied with Barbara Butler, Charles Geyer, and Christopher Martin. While a student at Northwestern, Mr. Bensdorf spent two years performing with the Civic Orchestra of Chicago, the training orc...

#67: Martin McCain

July 08, 2020 06:00 - 1 hour - 61.7 MB

Martin's website/extended bio - https://martinmccain.com/home Martin is an Artist/Teacher of Trombone and the youngest faculty member to hold the rank of full professor at Texas State University. He held similar positions at Henderson State University and Huston-Tillotson University. Dr. McCain’s students have also been extremely successful in solo and ensemble competitions including those hosted by the International Trombone Association, the American Trombone Workshop, and the Big 12 Tromb...

#66: Lynn Hileman

July 01, 2020 06:00 - 1 hour - 69.1 MB

In this episode, Lynn Hileman and I discuss what being in flow state looks like for musicians. Lynn's website http://www.lynnhileman.com/ Questions? Schedule a free, 30 minute meeting with me! https://www.ryanbeachtrumpet.com/work-with-me Bassoonist Lynn Hileman is dedicated to the performance of post-classical contemporary and experimental music, orchestral and chamber music, electronic music, and interdisciplinary works. She has performed as a soloist and chamber musician throughout th...

#65: Lee Harrelson

June 24, 2020 06:00 - 1 hour - 49.9 MB

Fountain City Brass Band website Questions? Schedule a free, 30 minute meeting with me! Lee Harrelson is a Professor of Music at Missouri Western State University. At Missouri Western, he serves as the Director of Instrumental Studies and instructor of low brass and chamber music. Dr. Harrelson attended the University of Southern Mississippi, where he studied music education and music performance before completing his masters and doctorate at the University of Missouri-Kansas City’s Conser...

#64: Designing Your Own Fundamentals Routine

June 17, 2020 06:00 - 56 minutes - 38.7 MB

Questions? - https://www.ryanbeachtrumpet.com/work-with-me In this episode, my lovely wife Kathleen Costello interviews me about the fundamentals routine programs that I've been writing for the past year. This was a fun discussion, and I hope it can help you start the process of designing your own programs as well! Support the Show.

#63: Winning The Job: Jeremías Sergiani-Velázquez

June 10, 2020 11:00 - 41 minutes - 28.7 MB

http://www.jeremiasviolin.com/ https://www.ryanbeachtrumpet.com/work-with-me Hailed as “accomplished in mechanism and style” (Buenos Aires Herald), Jeremías is a member of the violin section of the Pittsburgh Symphony since 2019, and is building an intriguing musical life. His accomplishments began in his home country of Argentina, and have spread to the US, Europe, and Asia. A graduate from The Juilliard School, he has been awarded First Prize at the Argentinian Hebrew Foundation Competit...

#62: Mastering Audio With Brandon Jochum

June 03, 2020 06:00 - 20 minutes - 14.4 MB

Epiphany Recording Studio - https://www.epiphanyrecordingstudio.com/ Brandon's Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/that_branjose_life/ This episode is a bit of an episode within an episode. My mastering engineer Brandon Jochum takes us through the process of mastering a podcast episode while we mastered last weeks episode with Patrick Oliverio. I hope this is interesting and informative for you, and you're able to learn why the mastering process is important for high quality audio. Suppo...

#61: Recording Your Instrument With Patrick Oliverio

May 27, 2020 06:00 - 29 minutes - 20.3 MB

www.patrickoliverio.com Patrick Oliverio is currently solo cornet with the Fountain City Brass Band, principal trumpet of the Northland Symphony Orchestra, and is an active clinician and private lessons instructor in the Kansas City metro area.  He has had the pleasure of performing with ensembles such as the Detroit Symphony Orchestra, the Kansas City Symphony, and the Alabama Symphony Orchestra.  Patrick began his music education at the University of Arkansas-Fayetteville which he atten...

#61: Recording Your Instrument 101 With Patrick Oliverio

May 27, 2020 06:00 - 29 minutes - 20.3 MB

www.patrickoliverio.com Patrick Oliverio is currently solo cornet with the Fountain City Brass Band, principal trumpet of the Northland Symphony Orchestra, and is an active clinician and private lessons instructor in the Kansas City metro area.  He has had the pleasure of performing with ensembles such as the Detroit Symphony Orchestra, the Kansas City Symphony, and the Alabama Symphony Orchestra.  Patrick began his music education at the University of Arkansas-Fayetteville which he atten...

#60: David Rodgers

May 20, 2020 06:00 - 1 hour - 55 MB

California native David Rodgers is one of the most exciting young talents in Nashville’s jazz scene today. Currently an active member of Keb’ Mo’s band as keyboardist and musical director, he has also toured or performed with musicians including Taj Mahal, Kirk Whalum, and Jeff Coffin worldwide at the Montreux Jazz Festival, North Sea Jazz Festival, and the Playboy Jazz Festival, among many others. David is a graduate of Vanderbilt University’s Blair School of Music (2017) where he pursued b...

#59: Winning The Job: Brendan Fitzgerald

May 13, 2020 06:00 - 46 minutes - 32.1 MB

Brendan Fitzgerald blog post Questions about Brendan's audition prep? I'm happy to answer them! - Click here to schedule a 30 minute meeting! A San Diego native and avid disc golfer, Brendan Fitzgerald joined the St. Louis Symphony in September 2019 after spending two seasons with the Seattle Symphony. During this time, he performed on numerous recording projects with Ludovic Morlot, including the recent commercial releases of Marc-André Dalbavie’s Cello Concerto, John Luther Adams’ Become...

#58: Ryan Middagh

May 06, 2020 06:00 - 1 hour - 60 MB

Ryan's Instagram - www.instagram.com/ryan_middagh (not insta_middagh. Episode was recorded in October, things changed!) Buy "Live From Nashville!" Ryan Middagh is the Director of Jazz Studies at the Blair School. Middagh is an innovative educator, composer, arranger, saxophonist, band leader and clinician who has traveled the globe sharing his unique blend of talents and musical influences with audiences and music students. A passionate advocate for jazz education at all levels, he pursues...

#57: It Is Not The Critic Who Counts

April 29, 2020 06:00 - 15 minutes - 10.9 MB

This episode is about my thoughts on dealing with criticism. While I haven't dealt with people who are overtly rude or mean, I've had my fair share of people who have decided who I am, and nothing is going to change their mind. The good news for me is this: they aren't in the ring, so I don't have to worry about what they think! Check out the episode for more. Support the Show.

#56: Michael Harper

April 22, 2020 06:00 - 32 minutes - 44.7 MB

In this episode, Michael Harper and I discuss a lip injury he sustained during his college education, and what his road back to healthy playing looked like. Michael Harper joined the Jacksonville Symphony in January 2018 as 2nd trumpet. He has performed as a substitute musician with the Sydney Symphony, Cleveland Orchestra, St. Louis Symphony, Atlanta Baroque Orchestra (on baroque trumpet), New World Symphony, and Chicago Civic Orchestra. Mr. Harper has spent his summers as a member of the ...

#55: Tom Rolfs

April 15, 2020 06:00 - 1 hour - 136 MB

Thomas Rolfs, Principal Trumpet of the Boston Symphony Orchestra and the Boston Pops, began his career with the BSO in 1991 under Seiji Ozawa. He served first as 4th trumpet, and was later promoted by Ozawa to Associate Principal Trumpet. He was promoted to Principal Trumpet by James Levine. As a student, Mr. Rolfs was a Tanglewood Music Center Fellow in 1978, earned his bachelor of music degree from the University of Minnesota, and received his master of music degree from Northwestern Unive...

#54: We're Talking About (Organized) Practice

April 07, 2020 05:00 - 27 minutes - 37.2 MB

In this episode, we're diving into the benefits of organized practice. Specifically, how it can help develop discipline, lessen practice anxiety, and develop your own authority learning music. Feel free to reach out if you're interested in working together to organize your practice! Support the Show.

#53: How We're Dealing With Our Life Under Quarantine: Kathleen Costello And Ryan Beach

April 01, 2020 06:00 - 39 minutes - 54.4 MB

This episode is a departure from our regularly scheduled interview content. Kathleen Costello and I wanted to share what we're doing during this quarantine to try and stay safe, healthy, and happy. Some things have worked, others have not. Find beauty, connect with others, and hang in there. Support the Show.

#52: Freeway Philharmonic: Eric Yates

March 25, 2020 06:00 - 58 minutes - 80.9 MB

Eric Yates serves as Associate Professor of Trumpet at the University of Alabama School of Music, principal trumpet of the Tuscaloosa Symphony Orchestra, first trumpet of the Alabama Brass Quintet, and a founding member of the internationally-touring Fortress Brass Yates is also an in-demand soloist and clinician and has appeared throughout the United States and the world as a soloist, ensemble member, and teacher. He has performed in England, France, Belgium, the Netherlands, Italy, Cuba, ...

#51: Ben Wright

March 18, 2020 06:00 - 55 minutes - 76.7 MB

Ben's Website - www.benwrighttrumpet.com Benjamin Wright enjoys a varied career, performing as a member of the Boston Symphony, as a soloist and chamber musician, and teaching. Wright joined the Boston Symphony Orchestra trumpet section in July 2002 as fourth trumpet. From 2006 to 2009, he was acting assistant principal trumpet of the BSO, and in 2010 became second trumpet. Wright began playing the violin at age three, and the trumpet when he was ten. He hails from a long line of musicians ...

#50: Winning The Job: Ryan Roberts

March 11, 2020 06:00 - 27 minutes - 38.4 MB

Ryan's website - www.ryanrobertsoboe.com Ryan's Instagram - www.instagram.com/ryanjroberts Noted for his “beautiful”, “eloquent” and “exquisite” playing by the New York Times, Ryan Roberts is the newly appointed English horn/Oboe of the New York Philharmonic. Ryan has performed with many of the country's leading orchestras, including the Chicago Symphony, the Philadelphia Orchestra, the San Francisco Symphony, the Metropolitan Opera Orchestra, and the Ft. Worth Symphony. An award-winning ob...

#49: Nick Laufer

March 04, 2020 07:00 - 1 hour - 88 MB

Nick's website - www.nicklaufertrombone.com Nick's Instagram - www.instagram.com/nicklaufertrombone Trombonist Nick Laufer is an eclectic musician with experiences ranging across a wide array of musical styles. His enthusiasm and experience reaches from early Baroque to contemporary, from rock and jazz to Latin. Best known for his lead work in the professional trombone quartet Maniacal 4, Nick has performed hundreds of concerts in venues around the world. He also tours with country music su...

#48: Freeway Philharmonic: Will Hutchinson

February 26, 2020 07:00 - 39 minutes - 54.4 MB

www.willhutchinson.com Will Hutchinson is a singer/guitarist who is best know for his unique voice, original music, and his combination of fingerstyle and rhythm guitar playing. For the last three years he has made many wonderful relationships with event hosts by providing exceptional music services, dependability, and communication. In addition to writing award winning songs of his own, Will appreciates the value of popular music and its ability to bring people together. For this reason w...

#47: Tom Siders

February 19, 2020 07:00 - 1 hour - 111 MB

Tom Siders' Instagram - www.instagram.com/tomsiders Follow me on Instagram - www.instagram.com/thatsnotspit Leave a rating and a review if you enjoyed the episode! Thomas Siders joined the BSO as Assistant Principal Trumpet in January 2010 and was promoted to Associate Principal Trumpet in 2015.  He is currently a member of the trumpet faculties at The Boston Conservatory, Boston University, and New England Conservatory.  An active clinician, Mr. Siders has presented masterclasses at The B...

#46: Winning The Job: Tom Fleming

February 12, 2020 07:00 - 27 minutes - 38.2 MB

Tom's Instagram - @flemingbassoon Prior to joining the Dallas Symphony Orchestra, Tom Fleming has performed in North and South America, the Caribbean, Asia and Europe. Having earned degrees from Yale University and the Manhattan School of Music, he was also a fellow at the New World Symphony. He has performed as concerto soloist in various venues, most notably Alice Tully Hall in New York City. His orchestral career has included engagements with the Seattle Symphony, Oregon Symphony, Nation...

#45: Jeremy Wilson

February 05, 2020 07:00 - 2 hours - 194 MB

In this episode, Jeremy Wilson and I discuss his Body, Mind, Spirit project, what the study of music is really all about, winning the job the Vienna Philharmonic, leaving that job and starting his current job with Vanderbilt, and more. Jeremy's youtube channel - www.youtube.com/jeremywilsontrombone Jeremy's Instagram - www.instagram.com/jeremywilsontrombone During his tenure in Vienna (2007-2012), Wilson performed hundreds of orchestral concerts at home and in 28 countries around the globe...

#44: Freeway Philharmonic: Kathleen Costello

January 29, 2020 07:00 - 57 minutes - 79.1 MB

In this episode, Kathleen Costello and I discuss all things chamber music related. From starting a group, how to pick new and innovative projects, and the challenges of doing it all yourself; if you are interested in starting a chamber music group, this episode is a must listen! Kathleen's website - www.kathleenbcostello.com Kathleen's Instagram - www.instagram.com/kathleenbcostello Kathleen Costello has served as Principal Clarinet with the Alabama Symphony Orchestra since 2006. Since joi...

#43: BONUS: Waldorf Education with Dr. Lisa Grupe

January 22, 2020 07:00 - 2 hours - 171 MB

This episode is a little different than the others in that I'm not actually interviewing a musician for this episode. Instead, I interviewed Dr. Lisa Grupe, the faculty director at that Alabama Waldorf School, the school that my children attend. I had never heard of this education prior to being a part of this family, so I thought it would be important to create a resource for others to learn exactly how amazing this method of education is. Alabama Waldorf website: https://www.alabamawaldor...

#42: Michael Martin

January 15, 2020 07:00 - 1 hour - 157 MB

Michael's website - www.playwritemusic.com Michael's Instagram - www.instagram.com/playwritemusic Michael Martin, born August 9, 1985 in Marietta, Georgia, became the youngest member of the Boston Symphony Orchestra and the Boston Pops as Third/Utility trumpet in July 2010, at the age of 24. Michael attended Northwestern University where he received both his Bachelor's and Master's degrees in Trumpet Performance studying with Barbara Butler and Charles Geyer. Prior to joining the Boston Sym...

#41: Winning The Job: Haley Bangs

January 08, 2020 07:00 - 37 minutes - 51 MB

Haley Bangs, a native of Colorado Springs, Colorado, is the Second Flute of the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra.  She previously served as Assistant Principal/Second Flute of the Omaha Symphony, and Principal Flute of the United States Navy Band in Washington, D.C. She has also performed with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra, Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra, Annapolis Symphony, Evansville Philharmonic, New World Symphony Orchestra, and the Colorado and Breckenridge...

#40: Karen Cubides

January 01, 2020 07:00 - 1 hour - 150 MB

Karen Cubides is a marketing/management consultant, educator, and professional saxophonist based in Nashville, TN. A multifaceted musician and arts entrepreneur, she is dedicated to bringing young musical artists the attention they deserve while providing them with personalized services and representation. A certified life coach focusing on goal setting, emotional intelligence, and neuro-linguistic programming, Cubides prides herself in cultivating real relationships with her clients to best...

#39: My First Year Of Podcasting Recap

December 15, 2019 07:00 - 33 minutes - 40.4 MB

In this episode, we'll reflect on finishing one full year of podcasting. This past year has been one of the most fulfilling years of my life, and this podcast is absolutely the genesis of much of the good I've experienced. I begin by talking about why I started the podcast, the struggles at the beginning of the process (I even include a clip of the very first thing I ever recorded), and talk about how in order to get better at doing something, you have to actually start doing it. The connect...

My First Year Of Podcasting Recap

December 15, 2019 07:00 - 33 minutes - 40.4 MB

In this episode, we'll reflect on finishing one full year of podcasting. This past year has been one of the most fulfilling years of my life, and this podcast is absolutely the genesis of much of the good I've experienced. I begin by talking about why I started the podcast, the struggles at the beginning of the process (I even include a clip of the very first thing I ever recorded), and talk about how in order to get better at doing something, you have to actually start doing it. The connect...

#38: Freeway Philharmonic: Jared Rodin

December 08, 2019 07:00 - 1 hour - 68.4 MB

Jared Rodin came to Indiana from Chicago, were he had been a student of Frank Crisafulli and Arnold Jacobs to earn the MM degree from Indiana University studying with Keith Brown and Lewis Van Haney. He earned his BM from Southern Illinois University at Carbondale under the tutelage of Gene Stiman and Mel Jernigan of the St. Louis Symphony. Active as a clinician and soloist, Jared has commissioned and premiered many works for the bass trombone including "Morph"(1993 with the Indianapolis Ch...