Listen on – iTunes Spotify Google Play Buzzsprout This installment of “Freeway Philharmonic” on the podcast features OKC based freelancer Jamie Whitmarsh. Jamie and I have been close friends for over a decade now, and I have enjoyed watching his freelancing career as a composer, educator, and performer take hold. In this episode, Jamie talks […]
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When We Start, We Give Birth To Ourselves
I just finished reading “The War of Art” by Steven Pressfield. In an attempt to live the concepts discussed in the book, I’m going to write about what I learned from the book. Naturally, right out of the gate, my first inclination is to feel like no one will care about my thoughts, and that […]
Your Path Doesn’t Have To Be A Straight Line – Jay Evans | Ep. 30
Listen on – iTunes Spotify Google Play Buzzsprout I’m happy to bring you an interview with the principal trombonist of the Alabama Symphony Orchestra, and my friend, Jay Evans. Jay is one of the most laid back people you’ll ever meet, but he’s got a ton of great advice and thoughts to share during our […]
Why I Start My Practice At Half Tempo (And Why You Should, Too)
I’ve been exposed to many different systems of how to break down and learn music. I’ve tried isolating a difficult section, repeating something 10 times perfectly, finding the “skeleton” of the phrase by taking notes away, and simply just playing a section of music slowly. Although every one of these methods has merit and can […]
Carlos Izcaray Part 3 – ep. 29
Listen on – iTunes Spotify Google Play Buzzsprout On this episode of the podcast, we’re finally finishing out my series of conversations with Carlos Izcaray, music director of the Alabama Symphony Orchestra. This episode was actually recorded at the same time at Part 2, but he gave such a thorough answer to the question […]
I Read 30 Minutes Every Day For A Month. Here’s What I Learned.
This past summer, I spent some much needed time visiting family, eating whatever I felt like eating, and generally taking a break from the daily grind. I knew that when I returned home mid-August, it would be time to get back into the swing of things. Diet wise, for Kathleen (my wife) and I, that […]
Discipline For A Better Future – ep. 28
Listen on – iTunes Spotify Google Play Buzzsprout I wrote, recorded, and put together “Discipline For A Better Future” in May of 2019. I had experienced some major benefits of being disciplined in my life, and I wanted to share those experiences with others. I really believed that I had accomplished something huge in my […]
Mark Maliniak and Jaclyn Rainey – ep. 27
Listen on – iTunes Spotify Google Play Buzzsprout On this installment of “Winning the Job”, we are featuring Mark Maliniak and Jaclyn Rainey. Mark recently won the fourth/utility trumpet position with the Atlanta Symphony and Jaclyn won associate principal horn with the Los Angeles Philharmonic. Congrats to them both! Both Mark and Jaclyn have plenty […]
Bobby Horton – ep. 26
Listen on – iTunes Spotify Google Play Buzzsprout I’m am so happy to be able to bring you all a conversation with Bobby Horton. He’s one of the nicest, most genuine people I know. As I mentioned in the interview, I first met him when we played with him in the Alabama Symphony Orchestra, and […]
What We Can Learn From Jeff Lewandowski (About How To Win An Audition)
I’ve known Jeff Lewandowski since we attended the National Repertory Orchestra together in 2011 (that’s where the above picture was taken). In 2018, Jeff won a position with the United States Army Field band. After that, I was fortunate enough to have the opportunity to interview him for my “Winning the Job” series on my […]