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 fascinating…
In this podcast featuring the great Rex Richardson, various facets of his life and career are explored, providing insights into his journey and philosophy as a musician: Anthropology Degree (03:00): The podcast reveals Rex’s unexpected academic background with a degree in anthropology from Northwestern University. This segment discusses how his studies in anthropology have influenced…
You may recall that a few weeks ago, I played a couple of interviews with the great Vinny Ciesielski. He’s a wonderful person and has been a mainstay for years in the Nashville music scene. Vinnie really acquitted himself well in the podcast, so much so that I thought it would be interesting to see…
Have you ever heard the saying, “Love is what drives the world”? It’s a phrase we encounter often, but have you ever connected its essence to something you’re deeply passionate about?
In this episode featuring the great Nathaniel Mayfield, we’ll dive deep into this concept, and what we uncover might surprise you!
A trumpet is nothing more than a simple piece of plumbing. But when we breathe life into it, it becomes intimately personal, a vessel for our emotions, a conduit through which we pour out the deepest sentiments of our heart.
When you play or engage in your craft, whatever it may be, it’s not just about the technicalities; it’s about the love and soul you invest into it. Every note, every brushstroke, every word – they become extensions of your essence, speaking your unique language of love.
So, ask yourself: when you delve into your passion, are you truly connecting with it? Are you letting it be a bridge to something larger, something divine?
Can you feel that energy, that love, coursing through you, making every act of creation a testament to your connection with the universe?
Your journey as a trumpeter, or whatever craft you may pursue, is filled with challenges. But imagine facing every intricate detail, every hurdle you overcome with an overwhelming embrace of love.
Not just as a fleeting emotion, but as a driving force that propels you to evolve, learn, and express in ways you might not have thought possible before.
Isn’t that the beauty of love? In every aspect of your life, when you let love be the guide, your experiences transform. You discover resilience in tough times, glean wisdom from setbacks, and above all, unearth the profound purpose behind your passions.
So I ask you to ponder this: are you allowing love to navigate your journey? Is it truly your guiding star?
When we allow love to influence our choices, shape our experiences, and redefine your reality, it could very well be the secret to unlocking your ultimate potential.
What are borders but mere lines imagined by politicians to separate and divide human beings? And just as borders between states and countries are rather arbitrary, so are the borders we put on certain instruments, even entire genres of music. Paul Merkelo stopped in to the Trumpet Dynamics Central Headquarters to discuss his collaboration with…
Larry Meregillano has been performing on the trumpet professionally since he was 15 years old. In that time, he has performed all over the world, performing in the background, in the foreground, and everywhere in between. As you can imagine, he needed to develop a great deal of endurance in order to meet the demands…
We have the great Chris Botti on the show today. I’m really excited about this one to both record and share it with you. On a whim I checked out Chris’ website and happened to see that he was going to be in my neck of the woods, which these days is Virginia Beach, Virginia.…
I want to give a special thanks to previous podcast guest Del Lyren for introducing me to our guest today, Vinnie Ciesielski. Vinnie is a longtime stalwart of the Nashville music scene. His playing can be heard on countless recordings, commercials, soundtracks, symphony concerts, and the list goes on and on. Vinnie is also founder…
It’s no secret that our bodies, our minds, our perspectives in life change as we age. Yet we often believe that what we learned about playing trumpet while we were in our teens and early twenties will continue to work as we get older. Maybe it’s because we heard something in a masterclass and decided…
Beginning in September 2023, I will be hosting a monthly masterclass on personal branding. It’s 100% free, and I guarantee you’ll learn something new about boosting your online or offline presence. If you don’t, I’ll give you your money back! To get the time and date, and register for the next masterclass, visit my own…