One of the books I’ve read that I highly recommend is called “The Talent Code”, written by Daniel Coyle. For those that haven’t read it, it’s an in depth look at what the components for mastering a skill are. One of the components that he discusses in the book is called “deep practice”. Because the […]
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Everyone Has 10 Minutes A Day (It’s What You Do With It That Matters)
Never miss another post! Subscribe and get blog posts directly in your inbox! Lately I’ve been plagued by a question that I cannot get off of my mind. Ever since I finished reading “Can’t Hurt Me” by David Goggins, this question has dug at me and forced me to confront a lot of the weaknesses […]
3 Things We Can Learn From Being At Rock Bottom (The Emotion, Not The Restaurant)
Never miss another post! Subscribe and get blog posts directly in your inbox! In 2014, things in my life were good. I was principal trumpet of the Indianapolis Symphony. I was engaged. I was at the start of what I believed would be a great career full of wonderful opportunities. 1 out of 3 isn’t […]
So You Got The Job.. Now What? – The 3 F’s To Orchestral Success | ep. 32
Listen on – iTunes Spotify Google Play Buzzsprout This weeks podcast episode is dedicated to discussing a few tips for being successful in the orchestral field. I purposefully didn’t include things like showing up on time (which means showing up early) or making sure you know your part because I’m under the assumption pretty […]
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 […]