LISTEN ON – iTunes Spotify Google Play Buzzsprout This week on the podcast, we have a really great interview with virtuoso pianist, David Rodgers. David can quite literally do it all, so I was excited to have the opportunity to sit down and chat with him about how he organizes his time, his thoughts on […]
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What I Learned From The Greatest Coach Of All Time
I recently finished the book “Wooden: A Lifetime of Observations and Reflections On and Off the Court” by Coach John Wooden. For those that don’t know, John Wooden is arguably the greatest coach of all time. Of any sport. He coached basketball at UCLA from 1948-1975. Here are a few of the things he accomplished […]
My Philosophy Is Work Hard, Play Hard – Brendan Fitzgerald – Ep. 59
LISTEN ON – iTunes Spotify Google Play Buzzsprout This week on the podcast, we have another installment of “Winning The Job”. This episode features Brendan Fitzgerald, bassist with the St. Louis Symphony, and waiting for information about trial weeks with the Minnesota Orchestra. This episode is very special to me. Over a year ago, Brendan […]
It’s Not You, It’s Me. Or Maybe It’s You. I Can’t Tell.
Making my routines and programs for my practice hasn’t always been an easy process. Oftentimes, what seems like a good idea in theory turns out to be far less effective in practice. I know many of you are trying your hand at making practice programs for yourselves, so I’d like to share my own experience […]
Don’t Push The Suck Button – Ryan Middagh | Ep. 58
LISTEN ON – iTunes Spotify Google Play Buzzsprout This week on the podcast, we have a great episode with Ryan Middagh. Ryan is the director of jazz studies with the Blair School of Music at Vanderbilt University. He also is the leader of the Ryan Middagh Big Band, and he also composes, arranges, and performs […]
Criticism Is Part Of Taking A Risk – It Is Not The Critic Who Counts | Ep. 57
LISTEN ON – iTunes Spotify Google Play Buzzsprout This weeks episode of the podcast was inspired by Brene Brown’s special “The Call To Courage” on Netflix. I was watching it with Kathleen one night, and she began covering her thoughts on Teddy Roosevelt’s “The Man In The Arena” speech. Every time I hear this epic […]
Be The Architect Of Your Own Talent
In August of 2019, I read “The Talent Code” by Daniel Coyle. While this may not seem like a big deal, for me it was a big win, considering it was the first book I had read in many years. At the time, I had no idea that this experience would begin the personal and […]
How I Overcame My Lip Injury And Won An Orchestral Audition – Michael Harper | Ep. 56
LISTEN ON – iTunes Spotify Google Play Buzzsprout This week on the podcast, we not only have a great episode for you, but also a very important one as well. I was able to interview Michael Harper, 2nd trumpet in the Jacksonville Symphony about the lip injury he sustained earlier in his trumpet career, and […]
I’m Not Ready To Retire Just Yet.. – Tom Rolfs | Ep. 55
LISTEN ON – iTunes Spotify Google Play Buzzsprout This week on the podcast, we have a great conversation to share with Tom Rolfs, principal trumpet of the Boston Symphony Orchestra. I’ve known Tom since 2010, when I was fortunate enough to be selected as a fellow for the Tanglewood Music Festival. Tom and I have […]
What’s The Difference Between Amateurs And Professionals (How To Practice Until You Never Get It Wrong)
Over the past couple of weeks, I’ve been fortunate to connect with some university trumpet studios and give some masterclasses outlining ideas about how to improve practice room productivity with organization. We’ve been able to have some great discussions about the benefits of organizing your practice, and I hope that some part of the class […]