Episodes of Brass Mastery

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Brass Mastery...What does that even mean?There's always something to work on; something that can be done better. Some thing that wasn't perfect.And even if we achieve some level of success on a brass instrument - have we truly mastered it?It's

An Update On the Podcast!

Jan 21st, 2024 5m 46s

Trumpet Dynamics is now Brass Mastery. This is the short version of the transition and what to expect in the future!TLDR: We're hugely broadening the audience, and even hugelier narrowing the breadth of topics discussed.

Inspiring vs. Enriching, Lessons from Vacchiano, and the Three Stages of Performing In the Moment feat. Jim Olcott

Dec 3rd, 2023 1h 12m

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

Rex Richardson Discusses True Virtuosity, Emoting v. Expressing, Maximizing Efficiency as a Trumpeter and More!

Nov 24th, 2023 35m 39s

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

Vinnie Ciesielski and Mike Haynes Geek Out on Nashville Music Scene, the Spirituality of Music, "Overuse Syndrome" and More!

Oct 27th, 2023 59m 10s

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, s

The Serendipitous and Hallucinogenic Manner In Which God (or whatever Richard Dawkins calls God) Called Nathaniel Mayfield Back to The Little Pond Called Trumpet.

Oct 20th, 2023 1h 12m

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

Transcending Musical Borders & the Process of Birthing, Preparing For and Premiering Wynton Marsalis’ New Concerto for Trumpet with Paul Merkelo!

Oct 13th, 2023 49m 32s

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.Pa

Trumpet Endurance, and All About the New Compression Measurement Tool That’s Taking The Brass World by Storm with Larry Meregillano

Oct 7th, 2023 45m 9s

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 n

Gestalt Theory for Trumpeters, the Profound Qualities of the Cornet vs. Trumpet, Memories From the Premier Brass Band in America and More with John Daniel

Sep 29th, 2023 1h 5m

John Daniel's ears must have been ringing throughout the month of September as several guests, including Del Lyren, Bobby Medina, Vinnie Ciesielski and others mentioned him on the podcast in this last month.So I decided it was time to reach out

Chris Botti Shares His Thoughts On the "New" Music Business, and Trumpet Q&A from Fellow Players!

Sep 22nd, 2023 56m 24s

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 day

Playing With Feeling While You Can't Feel Anything, Wasted Emotions, and Trumpet as a Higher Calling with Vinnie Ciesielski! [Part 2 of 2]

Sep 15th, 2023 1h 13m

Welcome to Part 2 of my interview with Vinnie Ciesielski!Before I say anything else, let me point out that the link I share to access the show notes during the episode is incorrect. The show notes for this episode are https://trumpetdynamics.co

Good Days and Great Days, The Importance of Pop Music Mastery, Why Movies are Keeping Orchestras Alive and More with Vinnie Ciesielski [Part 1 of 2]

Sep 15th, 2023 56m 41s

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, commerci

“Trumpet for Old Guys.” Two Seasoned Veterans Introduce New Training Regimen Focused on the Physiology of Age featuring Paul Baron and Bobby Medina

Sep 8th, 2023 41m 10s

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

[Trumpet Icons] Kenny Dorham

Sep 3rd, 2023 12m 24s

Kenny Dorham's life and music represent the essence of jazz itself—dynamic, inventive, and deeply rooted in tradition. His enduring influence on the genre, his exceptional trumpet prowess, and his legacy as a composer and mentor ensure that his

Music Is All About the Personal Connections, and What Music Schools SHOULD Be Teaching with Del Lyren!

Sep 1st, 2023 56m 10s

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

[Trumpet Icons] Dizzy Gillespie

Aug 27th, 2023 16m 16s