Latest Trombonist Podcast Episodes
Tales of Transition, Teaching, and Triumph with Jonathan Whitaker
The Trombone Retreat - March 28, 2024 16:00 - 1 hourSend us a Text Message. Ever wondered what it's like to pack up your life's work and plant roots in new academic soil? Join me as I chat with the tenacious Jonathan Whitaker about his joys, philosophies and his surprising decision to move from the University of Alabama to the University of Illi...
A Crossover With Trombone Corner
The Trombone Retreat - February 04, 2024 05:00 - 1 hourSend us a Text Message. We spider-man meme with the Trombone Corner Podcast, an episode long overdue. Nick and Sebastian greet John Snell and Noah Gladstone and have an amazing discussion on the evolution of their friendship, careers and joys of mouthpiece making. Noah goes in depth about his v...
Trombone Timo tells us what a TikTok is
The Trombone Retreat - February 01, 2024 05:00 - 1 hourSend us a Text Message. In his first podcast interview, Trombone Timo aka Tim Maines as we've always known him hangs with Nick and Sebastian and describes his crazy world of trombone in social media. We talk about how he went about building his prodigious following, his goals with his platfor...
Talking the Bernstein Movie and Ultimate Cheap Beer Rankings with Chris Van Hof
The Trombone Retreat - January 16, 2024 18:00 - 1 hourSend us a Text Message. For the first Fifth Position of the new year, Nick and Sebastian are joined by their favorite Michigander Dutchman Chris Van Hof, professor of trombone at Ball State University and Grand Poobah Assistant Manager of the International Trombone Festival. We start by annou...
Concert Halls, Mullets and Amish Buffets: An Unconventional Classical Music Trail
The Trombone Retreat - December 06, 2023 22:00 - 33 minutesSend us a Text Message. Can a beard and bow tie truly alter the landscape of a performance? In today's episode, we tackle these questions head-on. We commence on a somber note, sharing news and sending love to our dear friend Lance LaDuke after his scary accejent. We urge you to send your praye...
Holidays, Auditions and Finally Naming This Thing
The Trombone Retreat - November 28, 2023 05:00 - 26 minutesSend us a Text Message. Have you ever wondered what happens when two working musicians try to podcast at 8am? Today, Nick and Seba tian take you behind the scenes of these performances, sharing heartwarming stories that made the audience's holiday experience even more meaningful. We also reveal...
Brawn, Brass and Ball Pits
The Trombone Retreat - November 21, 2023 06:00 - 29 minutesSend us a Text Message. It's just about Thanksgiving so we have another delicious episode to be thankful for! Have you ever been struck by the strength difference between your left and right arm? We also find ourselves reminiscing about childhood experiences of pilfering balls from ball pits a...
The Best Use of Trombone During the Apocalypse
The Trombone Retreat - November 14, 2023 14:00 - 25 minutesSend us a Text Message. Who knew that finding a suitable name for a podcast could take us on a roller coaster of creativity? Nick and Sebastian sift through all of your brilliant suggestions. We also talk about trombone MacGyver moments in the clutch, trombone google keyword news, submitted qu...
Science: Trombonists Make the Best Lovers
The Trombone Retreat - November 07, 2023 18:00 - 25 minutesSend us a Text Message. We're doing something new! What is it? Great question! But it's new! So that's cool, right? Introducing Nick and Sebastian's first new weekly pod where they talk about trombone news, weekly gripes, answer questions and much more! Today we're lifting the lid on the long-d...
The Resilient Journey of Musician and Educator, Ava Ordman
The Trombone Retreat - September 26, 2023 04:00 - 2 hoursSend us a Text Message. Nick and Sebastian hang out with Ava Ordman, professor of trombone at Michigan State University and general badass. In our conversation, we delve into the world of music shaped by Ava's experiences. She recounts her struggles with people-pleasing, and the unique challen...
Alan Kaplan and Bill Reichenbach Live at the International Trombone Festival
The Trombone Retreat - July 25, 2023 19:00 - 1 hourSend us a Text Message. Nick and Sebastian interview LA Studio Legends Alan Kaplan and Bill Reichenbach live at the 2023 International Trombone Festival in Salt Lake City on the campus University of Utah! They talk about their incredible careers recording thousands of movies, how working with Q...
Steve Turre
The Trombone Retreat - July 09, 2023 18:00 - 1 hourSend us a Text Message. Nick and Sebastian are joined by jazz legend and trombonist of the Saturday Night Live Band, Steve Turre. Steve talks about four decades with SNL, his discovery of conch shells and the profound relationship and influence JJ Johnson had in his life. Steve Turre's favorit...
Mark Lawrence
The Trombone Retreat - January 10, 2023 05:00 - 1 hourSend us a Text Message. Nick and Sebastian are joined by Mark Lawrence, former principal trombonist of the San Francisco Symphony of 34 years! We talk about experiencing 4 different music directors, those famous Blomstedt recordings and too many life lessons to mention! Also introducing specia...
Justin Clark
The Trombone Retreat - December 27, 2022 05:00 - 2 hoursSend us a Text Message. Nick and Sebastian are joined by soloist and bass trombonist of the Bern Symphony Orchestra, Justin Clark! They talked about his unique upbringing catching squid, his love of paragliding and the beautiful art he's creating in his solo projects. Also introducing special...
Oscar Diaz
The Trombone Retreat - December 13, 2022 17:00 - 1 hourSend us a Text Message. Nick and Sebastian hang out with all-star professor Oscar Diaz of Texas A&M Kingsville and talk about how he's built such an incredible program centered around community, his legendary BBQ exploits and continuing to face one of his greatest challenges head on. Also intr...
David Taylor
The Trombone Retreat - November 29, 2022 05:00 - 1 hourSend us a Text Message. Nick and Sebastian are joined by legendary NYC bass trombonist David Taylor for episode 2 of the new season! 78 years young, Dave shares incredible stories over a many decades career that's still thriving from inspirational voicemails from JJ Johnson, recording with Duke...
Carol Jarvis
The Trombone Retreat - November 15, 2022 06:00 - 1 hourSend us a Text Message. Opening our new season we are joined by English trombonist Carol Jarvis. A multi-award-winning trombonist, keyboard player, arranger, orchestrator, and voiceover artist, she blows us away by the scope of her career touring with the likes of Sting, Michael Bolton and Seal...
Christian Lindberg Live at the International Trombone Festival
The Trombone Retreat - August 26, 2022 13:00 - 1 hourSend us a Text Message. Nick and Sebastian at last interview one of their heroes, Swedish soloist, conductor and composer, Christian Lindberg, live at the 51st International Trombone Festival at the University of Central Arkansas. They talk about some shocking challenges from his youth, paving ...
Richard Stout - Live at the Third Coast Trombone Retreat
The Trombone Retreat - August 03, 2022 06:00 - 1 hourSend us a Text Message. Nick and Sebastian are back to talk to Richard Stout, second trombonist of the Cleveland Orchestra about what it's like playing in one of the most unique ensembles on the planet, coming back to the trombone after a massive injury and how being a Cleveland Browns fan is e...
Trombone Minute: ITF News and Bear Attacks!
The Trombone Retreat - July 10, 2022 22:00 - 7 minutesSend us a Text Message. Welcome to the first installment of Trombone Minute where Sebastian talks about trombone news, events and pop culture in a bite-sized morsel of audio goodness. Also introducing special features with Patreon: www.patreon.com/tromboneretreat Learn more about the Trombone...
Trombone Minute: ITF News and Bear Attacks!
The Trombone Retreat - July 10, 2022 22:00 - 8 minutesWelcome to the first installment of Trombone Minute where Sebastian talks about trombone news, events and pop culture in a bite-sized morsel of audio goodness. Support the show
John Kitzman - Live at UTA
The Trombone Retreat - March 14, 2022 22:00 - 1 hourSend us a Text Message. Sebastian talks to the legendary John Kitzman, former principal trombonist of the Dallas Symphony of over 40 years and professor of trombone at Southern Methodist University for just short of half a century! On the brink of retiring from teaching, John looks back at his ...
Alain Trudel
The Trombone Retreat - January 24, 2022 22:00 - 2 hoursSend us a Text Message. Nick and Sebastian talk to legendary soloist and conductor, Alain Trudel, about coming back to the trombone after an unforeseen life challenge, what it's like to lead an orchestra with a trombonist's mentality and his infectious joy and gratitude for life. Also introdu...
Premiere episode of "Meet Your Maker" with special guest, Christan Griego - Free Preview
The Trombone Retreat - January 07, 2022 16:00 - 16 minutesSend us a Text Message. Welcome to "Meet Your Maker" a special podcast where Sebastian Vera sits down with craftsman to learn about the magic behind their discoveries and nerd out about equipment. For this premiere episode, Sebastian sits down with the quietly brilliant Christan Griego of Edwa...
"Now Hearing Candidate 1' an audition podcast with guest, Doug Rosenthal - Free Preview
The Trombone Retreat - December 22, 2021 17:00 - 10 minutesSend us a Text Message. Listen to a free preview of "Now Hearing Candidate 1" an exclusive video podcast breaking down the processes and strategies of audition winners from announcement through audition day! Join host Sebastian Vera as he talks to guest Doug Rosenthal, assistant principal trom...
James Nova
The Trombone Retreat - December 14, 2021 06:00 - 1 hourSend us a Text Message. Nick and Sebastian talk to James Nova, trombonist of the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra about turning tragedy into focus and direction, how taking a chance on a new project changed his life and that time John Williams wrote him a letter. Also introducing special feature...
Gunhild Carling
The Trombone Retreat - November 04, 2021 18:00 - 1 hourSend us a Text Message. Nick and Sebastian talk to Swedish jazz musician and multi-instrumentalist, Gunhild Carling, about her completely natural music education, how she can play so many different instruments so effortlessly and where musical magic comes from. She's also the first guest that p...
"Now Hearing Candidate 1' an audition podcast with guest, John Romero - Free Preview
The Trombone Retreat - October 14, 2021 17:00 - 5 minutesSend us a Text Message. Listen to a free preview of "Now Hearing Candidate 1" an exclusive video podcast breaking down the processes and strategies of audition winners from announcement through audition day! Join host Sebastian Vera as he talks to John Romero, principal trombonist of the Metr...
John Romero
The Trombone Retreat - October 07, 2021 06:00 - 1 hourSend us a Text Message. Nick and Sebastian talk to John Romero, principal trombonist of the Metropolitan Opera Orchestra about his tenure process in the times of a pandemic, crazy trips to Russia and how he regained motivation after burnout. Also introducing special features with Patreon: www...
Jon Bohls - Live at the Festival of Trombones
The Trombone Retreat - September 17, 2021 14:00 - 1 hourSend us a Text Message. Nick and Sebastian talk to legendary trombone instructor and former International Trombone Festival Director, Jon Bohls, about his life lessons from over 50(!) years of teaching, the ups and downs running the ITF and the more important lessons we should be teaching young...
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