(Photo credit: Sara Bill Photography. Direction: Karen Cubides) Listen on – iTunes Spotify Google Play Buzzsprout One year of podcasting is in the books. It’s very surreal to be able to say that. When I started this project, I had a strong vision for what I hoped it would become, and much of that vision […]
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A Legacy In Lincoln, Nebraska – Terry Rush | Ep. 34
Listen on – iTunes Spotify Google Play Buzzsprout This weeks episode of the podcast is a wonderful interview with my former high school band director Terry Rush. He was the band director at Pius X, Lincoln High (when I was with him), Lincoln Southwest, and has done an incredible amount of clinics and guest teaching […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Barbara Butler – ep. 23
Listen on – iTunes Spotify Google Play Buzzsprout I’m so happy I’m finally able to release this episode! I originally planned for it to be released on December 1st, but once I got the episode recorded, I knew I wasn’t going to be able to wait that long! In the beginning, I selfishly wanted to […]
George Goad and Derek Fenstermacher – ep. 17
Listen on – iTunes Spotify Google Play Buzzsprout On this installment of “Winning the Job”, we’re featuring George Goad and Derek Fenstermacher. George recently won associate principal trumpet with the Montreal Symphony and Derek won principal tuba with the St. Louis Symphony. Congrats to them both! I’ve known George for a number of years now. […]
Nathan Clark and Sam Huss – ep. 10
Listen on – iTunes Spotify Google Play Buzzsprout On this edition of “Winning the Job”, I was able to speak to Nathan Clark and Sam Huss about their audition success. Thanks to both of them for being willing to speak with me, and congrats on your recent successes! I’ve known Nathan for a couple […]