Inspiring vs. Enriching, Lessons from Vacchiano, and the Three Stages of Performing In the Moment feat. Jim Olcott

Our esteemed guest, Jim Olcott, is someone whose work I’ve long admired. He’s the retired professor of trumpet at Miami University of Ohio, the founder of Triplo Press, and the musical director of the Twin Cities Trumpet Ensemble. His extensive background in trumpet music promised an enriching conversation. In this episode, we touched on several…

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Manny Laureano Explains the Attributes of a Successful Musician, Why Too Many Orchestras are Playing It Safe, Advice for Creatives Getting Their Start in Today’s Market and Much More!

Today is a really special episode. Not only because it’s with a fantastic guest, Manny Laureano, but it was one of those rare occasions where I was able to record a podcast in person.That does not happen often. Manny and I just dove deep into a lot of things. And anyone who knows Manny knows…

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