The Trumpet Gurus Hang

My guest for this episode is Barry Danielian. Barry is deep. A skilled performer, producer, and arranger, Barry has toured and recorded with some of the top names in the music industry. His tenures with both Blood, Sweat, and Tears and Tower of Power put him in elite status among trumpet players, and his decade-long position with Bruce Springsteen and The E-Street Band has brought his trumpet playing front and center to sold-out arenas around the world. Plus, his lifelong pursuit of the martial arts has given him deep insights to complement his kick-ass skills on and off the horn. Check out what Barry has to say about the conversation with Bruce Springsteen that changed his life, the challenge of managing your energy, dealing with high stress situations, learning to adjust to the situation, the power of music and it's impact on people, music as a tool for transformation, ego, work ethic, the connection between Chinese Medicine and the trumpet, the rudiments of trumpet playing, his recovery regimen, the power of small things, consistency, the need to adjust to the situation, and so much more! So pour yourself a big glass, pull up a chair, and let the hang begin! -------------------------------------------------------------- Get to know more about Barry at his website: https://barrydanielian.com/ It's time to Go Practice with Bryan Davis : https://airflowmusic.com/ Sound like a million bucks without breaking the bank with Barkley Microphones: http://barkleymic.com/ Let Vennture Mouthpieces help you on your search for the perfect mouthpiece. Use the code "TRUMPETGURUS21" to get 10% off your purchase: https://www.vennture.mp/ If you play hard, you need to make sure you show your chops some love with Robinson's Remedies products: bit.ly/ChopLove Let Jose help you master your mental game: bit.ly/MindfulnessSecrets ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 00:00:00 Intro 00:03:37 The conversation with Bruce Springsteen that changed his life 00:09:16 The challenge of managing your energy 00:12:44 Dealing with high stress situations 00:19:57 Learning to adjust to the situation 00:26:01 The power of music and it's impact on people 00:33:06 Music as a tool for transformation 00:37:52 Ego 00:44:43 Work ethic 00:52:38 The connection between Chinese Medicine and the trumpet 00:54:54 The rudiments of trumpet playing 01:02:55 His recovery regimen 01:09:40 The power of small things 01:16:06 Consistency 01:18:07 The need to adjust to the situation 01:20:39 Go Practice 01:24:11 Sound Off 01:28:57 Geared Up 01:34:32 Rapid Fire Round

My guest for this episode is Tony Guerrero. Tony is a man of many talents. Landing his first record deal in the 1980’s, Tony was at the forefront of what would eventually become the smooth jazz scene. Since then, Tony has also created a reputation for being a top-notch arranger, composer, and producer. But his talents don’t stop at music. Tony is also a gifted artist, author, speaker, and the founder of a non-profit dedicated to battling human trafficking. And in his spare time, he still plays some mean trumpet. Check out what Tony has to say about the early days of smooth jazz, the importance of being open to new music, the impact of technology on music, the potential impact of AI on the music industry, the importance of diversifying your skill sets, evolving as a trumpet player, clash of the egos, working with Arturo Sandoval, being inspired, the skill sets of a great producer, finding the right player for a job, making music with what you have, suggestions for making the best of a studio session, and so much more! So pour yourself a big glass, pull up a chair, and let the hang begin! -------------------------------------------------------------- Find out more about Tony here: https://www.tonyguerrero.com/ It's time to Go Practice with Bryan Davis @AirflowMusicNYC : https://airflowmusic.com/  Sound like a million bucks without breaking the bank with Barkley Microphones: http://barkleymic.com/ Let Vennture Mouthpieces help you on your search for the perfect mouthpiece. Use the code "TRUMPETGURUS21" to get 10% off your purchase: https://www.vennture.mp/ If you play hard, you need to make sure you show your chops some love with Robinson's Remedies products: bit.ly/ChopLove Let Jose help you master your mental game: bit.ly/MindfulnessSecrets ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 0:00:00 Intro 0:03:03 The early days of smooth jazz 0:06:41 The importance of being open to new music 0:11:59 The impact of technology on music 0:14:31 The potential impact of AI on the music industry 0:19:03 The importance of diversifying your skill sets 0:21:47 Evolving as a trumpet player 0:27:07 Clash of the Egos 0:29:10 Working with Arturo Sandoval 0:36:00 Being inspired 0:40:48 The skill sets of a great producer 0:48:44 Finding the right player for a job 0:52:29 Making music with what you have 0:57:58 Suggestions for making the best of a studio session 1:00:59 Go Practice 1:05:03 Sound Off 1:15:05 Rapid Fire Round

My guest for this episode is Mike Lovatt. Mike is a master craftsman. Whether he’s sitting in the back row of a big band or standing in front of an orchestra, his huge sound and flawless technique make even the most challenging parts sound effortless. Mike’s desire to inspire has earned him the prestigious Derek Watkins Chair of Trumpet at the Royal Academy of Music and positions at the Royal College of Music, the Royal Conservatory of Scotland, and the Royal Welsh and Birmingham Conservatories. Plus, he’s always down for a pint or two. Check out what Mike has to say about Derek Watkins, Uan Racey, the London music scene, getting hooked on the trumpet, learning through trial and error, getting past natural talent, the importance of listening, Seth MacFarlane, making room for the next generation of trumpet players, his Brass Pack project, figuring out how to play in the upper register, his introduction to the Maggio System, finding the right approach for the individual, and so much more! So pour yourself a big glass, pull up a chair, and let the hang begin! -------------------------------------------------------------- Stay in the loop with Mike and his projects: https://www.mikelovatt.co.uk/ It's time to Go Practice with Bryan Davis : https://airflowmusic.com/  Sound like a million bucks without breaking the bank with Barkley Microphones: http://barkleymic.com/ Let Vennture Mouthpieces help you on your search for the perfect mouthpiece. Use the code "TRUMPETGURUS21" to get 10% off your purchase: https://www.vennture.mp/ If you play hard, you need to make sure you show your chops some love with Robinson's Remedies products: bit.ly/ChopLove Let Jose help you master your mental game: bit.ly/MindfulnessSecrets -------------------------------------------------------------- 00:00:00 Intro 00:05:37 Derek Watkins 00:11:15 Uan Racey 00:14:41 The London music scene 00:22:55 Getting hooked on the trumpet 00:28:10 Learning through trial and error 00:34:50 Getting past natural talent 00:43:33 The importance of listening 00:46:53 Seth MacFarlane 00:54:45 Making room for the next generation of trumpet players 00:56:11 His Brass Pack project 01:02:58 Figuring out how to play in the upper register 01:08:30 His introduction to the Maggio System 01:15:39 Finding the right approach for the individual 01:17:17 Go Practice 01:23:43 Sound Off 01:29:06 Geared Up 01:39:30 Rapid Fire Round

My guest for this episode is J.C. Dobrzelewski. J.C. is a man of action. As a soloist and a founding member of the Grammy-nominated Tromba Mundi trumpet ensemble, J.C. regularly showcases his amazing skills as a classical trumpet player. J.C.  flexes his teaching chops as the trumpet professor at the West Chester University School of Music. And as the Conference Director for the International Trumpet Guild, J.C. uses his organizational skills as a force for good for the trumpet world. Check out what J.C. has to say about teaching at Westchester University, his inspiration to become a teacher, maturing as a teacher, learning to relate to his students, the never ending path of progress, building relationships, being the ITG Conference Director, the benefits and drawbacks of virtual conferences, future plans, the big changes he would like to see, Pacho Flores, surrounding yourself with better people, and so much more! So pour yourself a big glass, pull up a chair, and let the hang begin! -------------------------------------------------------------- Learn more about the West Chester School of Music: https://www.wcupa.edu/music/ Catch up with the latest from Tromba Mundi: https://trombamundi.org/ Official home of the International Trumpet Guild: https://www.trumpetguild.org/ It's time to Go Practice with Bryan Davis: https://airflowmusic.com/  Sound like a million bucks without breaking the bank with Barkley Microphones: http://barkleymic.com/ Let Vennture Mouthpieces help you on your search for the perfect mouthpiece. Use the code "TRUMPETGURUS21" to get 10% off your purchase: https://www.vennture.mp/ If you play hard, you need to make sure you show your chops some love with Robinson's Remedies products: bit.ly/ChopLove Let Jose help you master your mental game: bit.ly/MindfulnessSecrets ----------------------------------------------------------------- 00:00:00 Intro 00:03:09 Teaching at Westchester University 00:05:58 His inspiration to become a teacher 00:07:44 Maturing as a teacher 00:11:25 Learning to relate to his students 00:15:05 The never-ending path of progress 00:19:43 Building relationships 00:23:53 Being the ITG Conference Director 00:28:22 The benefits and drawbacks of virtual conferences 00:37:01 Future plans 00:41:27 The big changes he would like to see 00:43:34 Pacho Flores 00:48:20 Surrounding yourself with better people 00:52:50 Go Practice 01:01:19 Sound Off 01:04:10 Geared Up 01:09:18 Rapid Fire Round

My guest for this episode is Gerard Presencer. Gerard speaks from experience. Gerard has been on the music scene since the ripe old age of 11 years old when he became the youngest trumpeter of England’s National Youth Jazz Orchestra. He rapidly became a sought-after session player, head of the jazz department of the prestigious Royal Academy of Music and head of the brass department at the Jazz Institute of Berlin. But Gerard has recently felt the need to shift from stage and studio to a simpler and purer pursuit of his love for music. Check out what Gerard has to say about his early experiences, his early influences, a rhythmic exercise inspired by Woody Shaw, developing a balanced approach to teaching and playing, finding new ways to express yourself, using four bar blocks to construct a solo, soft quiet and low, the magic of Freddie Hubbard, his passion for teaching, changing his career focus, surprising yourself, practicing being creative, opening yourself up, the challenges of teaching extremely talented students, finding your path, the importance of connection, being a good hang, following your passion, and so much more! So pour yourself a big glass, pull up a chair, and let the hang begin! -------------------------------------------------------------- Follow Gerard at: https://www.facebook.com/GerardPresencerMusic When you need a break from Higher, Faster, and Louder check out: https://www.facebook.com/groups/247188660589795 It's time to Go Practice with Bryan Davis @AirflowMusicNYC : https://airflowmusic.com/ Sound like a million bucks without breaking the bank with Barkley Microphones: http://barkleymic.com/ Let Vennture Mouthpieces help you on your search for the perfect mouthpiece. Use the code "TRUMPETGURUS21" to get 10% off your purchase: https://www.vennture.mp/ If you play hard, you need to make sure you show your chops some love with Robinson's Remedies products: bit.ly/ChopLove Let Jose help you master your mental game: bit.ly/MindfulnessSecrets --------------------------------------------------------------------- 00:00:00 Intro 00:03:33 His early experiences 00:05:58 His early influences 00:09:12 A rhythmic exercise inspired by Woody Shaw 00:13:31 A balanced approach to teaching and playing 00:19:29 Finding new ways to express yourself 00:23:31 Using four bar blocks to construct a solo 00:27:23 Soft quiet and low 00:30:03 The magic of Freddie Hubbard 00:32:29 His passion for teaching 00:36:29 Changing his career focus 00:40:45 Surprising yourself 00:42:40 Practicing being creative 00:45:22 Opening yourself up 00:48:13 The challenges of teaching extremely talented students 00:57:10 Finding your path 01:04:36 The importance of connection 01:09:14 Being a good hang 01:11:17 Following your passion 01:14:50 Go Practice 01:23:24 Sound Off 01:27:41 Geared Up 01:33:11 Rapid Fire Round

My guest for this episode is Bobby Medina. Bobby has been around the block. Originally from Los Angeles, Bobby toured the world, playing with many of the top names in the music industry, before settling down in Seattle. Bobby has built a successful career as a player, composer, and booking agent, and most recently, Bobby has teamed with Paul Baron to put his experience and musical passion to work helping players, young and old, reach a higher level. Check out what Bobby has to say about starting his Facebook group, the need to make adjustments as we get older, figuring things out, studying with Jimmy Stamp, the importance of having a mentor, becoming your own best teacher, seeing the big picture when you practice, keeping the fun in your practice, his early musical influences, the booking business, how to become more hirable, his attitude about gigs, deciding to put family first, being open to opportunity, and so much more! So pour yourself a big glass, pull up a chair, and let the hang begin! -------------------------------------------------------------- Find out more about Bobby at: https://bobbymedina.com/ It's time to Go Practice with Bryan Davis: https://airflowmusic.com/ Sound like a million bucks without breaking the bank with Barkley Microphones: http://barkleymic.com/ Let Vennture Mouthpieces help you on your search for the perfect mouthpiece. Use the code "TRUMPETGURUS21" to get 10% off your purchase: https://www.vennture.mp/ If you play hard, you need to make sure you show your chops some love with Robinson's Remedies products: bit.ly/ChopLove Let Jose help you master your mental game: bit.ly/MindfulnessSecrets ------------------------------------------------------------------- 00:00:00 Intro 00:03:06 Starting his Facebook group 00:07:18 The need to make adjustments as we get older 00:11:41 Figuring things out 00:14:35 Studying with Jimmy Stamp 00:18:26 The importance of having a mentor 00:21:09 Becoming your own best teacher 00:27:04 Seeing the big picture when you practice 00:31:47 Keeping the fun in your practice 00:37:58 His early musical influences 00:41:06 The booking business 00:45:14 How to become more hirable 00:51:42 His attitude about gigs 00:53:53 Deciding to put family first 00:59:37 Being open to opportunity 01:02:32 Go Practice 01:07:24 Sound Off 01:11:03 Geared Up 01:15:11 Rapid Fire Round

My guest for this episode is Chris Tedesco. Chris is a busy guy. Chris is one of Los Angeles' top-call session players. His trumpet has been heard on hundreds of movie soundtracks, television shows, video games, and records since 1987. Chris is also a busy music contractor whose goal is to help his fellow musicians stay busy and keep the LA recording scene thriving. Plus, he’s always down for a good hang. Check out what Chris has to say about getting started as a professional musician, lessons from the road, heading back home, advice to young players, music and the power of connection, mutual connections, the early days of the music industry, the global community of music, why music is a people business, contracting, preparing to become a studio musician, assets and liabilities, doing what you love, getting started as a contractor, learning The Stamp Method, why you should know who you're working with, financial advice for young musicians, finding what works for you, the behavior that will keep you from getting calls, how word of mouth can make or break your career, and so much more! So pour yourself a big glass, pull up a chair, and let the hang begin! -------------------------------------------------------------- Find out more about Chris at: http://www.christedesco.com Sound like a million bucks without breaking the bank with Barkley Microphones: http://barkleymic.com/ Let Vennture Mouthpieces help you on your search for the perfect mouthpiece. Use the code "TRUMPETGURUS21" to get 10% off your purchase: https://www.vennture.mp/ If you play hard, you need to make sure you show your chops some love with Robinson's Remedies products: bit.ly/ChopLove Let Jose help you master your mental game: bit.ly/MindfulnessSecrets --------------------------------------------------------------- 00:00:00 Intro 00:02:06 Getting started as a professional musician 00:09:53 Lessons from the road 00:14:16 Heading back home 00:16:17 Advise to young players 00:19:53 Music and the power of connection 00:22:34 Mutual connections 00:29:37 The early days of the music industry 00:33:02 The global community of music 00:39:41 Why music is a people business 00:42:20 Contracting 00:44:41 Preparing to become a studio musician 00:52:10 Assets and liabilities 00:57:09 Doing what you love 01:05:29 Getting started as a contractor 01:11:52 Learning The Stamp Method 01:13:50 Know who you're working with 01:15:32 Financial advice for young musicians 01:17:38 Finding what works for you 01:20:20 Behavior that will keep you from getting calls 01:26:18 How word of mouth can make or break your career 01:30:10 Go Practice 01:43:38 Sound Off 01:48:25 Geared Up 02:00:12 Rapid Fire Round

My guest for this episode is Andy Kozar. Andy is a groundbreaker. Andy started his career with dreams of becoming an orchestral player, but while studying at the Eastman School of Music, Andy was bitten by the new music bug. Since then, Andy has become a prominent voice in both the performance and composition of contemporary music. As a faculty member at the Longy School of Music, Andy is opening the ears and minds of a new generation of musicians, and his new book Response is his contribution to making trumpet playing a little bit easier for us all. Check out what Andy has to say about growing up in Pittsburgh, his introduction to the world of new music, the dichotomy of new music, developing the skills to play new music, how to learn more about new music, being and educator, finding your path, the joys of playing standard repertoire, the importance of having varied tastes, the inspirations for his book Response, different approaches to learning and teaching, what makes a great pedagogue, and so much more! So pour yourself a big glass, pull up a chair, and let the hang begin! -------------------------------------------------------------- Check out Andy’s book Response: A Guide to an Easier Way of Trumpet Playing: http://www.andykozar.com/response.html Get into some new music with A Few Kites: Music for Trumpet and Electronics: https://andykozar.bandcamp.com/album/a-few-kites Get the lowdown on Andy’s ensemble loadbang:  www.loadbang.com Learn about the Longy School of Music of Bard College: www.longy.edu Need help developing your practice routine? Check out all of the great resources at the Airflow Music website:  https://airflowmusic.com Sound like a million bucks without breaking the bank with Barkley Microphones: http://barkleymic.com/ Let Vennture Mouthpieces help you on your search for the perfect mouthpiece. Use the code "TRUMPETGURUS21" to get 10% off your purchase: https://www.vennture.mp/ If you play hard, you need to make sure you show your chops some love with Robinson's Remedies products: bit.ly/ChopLove Let Jose help you master your mental game: bit.ly/MindfulnessSecrets -------------------------------------------------------------------- 00:00:00 Intro 00:03:38 Growing up in Pittsburgh 00:07:27 His introduction to the world of new music 00:16:36 The dichotomy of new music 00:21:05 Developing the skills to play new music 00:30:24 How to learn more about new music 00:33:11 Being and educator 00:39:42 Finding your path 00:42:49 The joys of playing standard repertoire 00:46:06 The importance of having varied tastes 00:48:13 The inspirations for his book Response 00:55:10 Different approaches to learning and teaching 00:57:58 What makes a great pedagogue 01:00:41 Go Practice 01:08:11 Sound Off 01:11:21 Geared Up 01:18:45 Rapid Fire Round

My guest for this episode is William Leathers. William is a trendsetter. A recent graduate of the famed Julliard School of music, William is already setting the trumpet world on fire. As the newly appointed principal trumpet for both the Nashville Symphony Orchestra and the Santa Fe Opera, William brings a combination of old-world style and modern-day swagger to the classical music scene. Check out what William has to say about being unique, pulling together varied musical influences, the blessing and curse of having perfect pitch, how his perfect pitch manifests itself, developing skills, structure and mindset, the importance of preparation, designing his Vennture Mouthpiece Signature line, how to successfully prepare for an audition, and so much more! So pour yourself a big glass, pull up a chair, and let the hang begin! -------------------------------------------------------------- Need help developing your practice routine? Check out all of the great resources at Airflow Music: https://airflowmusic.com Sound like a million bucks without breaking the bank with Barkley Microphones: http://barkleymic.com/ Let Vennture Mouthpieces help you on your search for the perfect mouthpiece. Use the code "TRUMPETGURUS21" to get 10% off your purchase: https://www.vennture.mp/ If you play hard, you need to make sure you show your chops some love with Robinson's Remedies products: bit.ly/ChopLove Let Jose help you master your mental game: bit.ly/MindfulnessSecrets -------------------------------------------------------------- 00:00:00 Intro 00:03:26 Being unique 00:07:00 Pulling together varied musical influences 00:14:26 The blessing and curse of having perfect pitch 00:20:59 How his perfect pitch manifests itself 00:24:40 Developing skills 00:31:48 Structure and mindset 00:37:38 The importance of preparation 00:43:49 Designing his Vennture Mouthpiece Signature line 01:01:22 How to successfully prepare for an audition 01:05:44 Go Practice 01:10:12 Sound Off 01:19:28 Rapid Fire Round

My guest for this episode is Charlie Bertini. Charlie is a man of many talents. Charlie started his professional playing career while still in the ninth grade when he formed his own dance band in upstate New York. Charlie went on to build his impressive chops playing trumpet for the Clyde Beaty-Cole Brothers circus. Charlie is top caliber performer, a passionate educator, a record producer, a concert promoter, and the founder of the AppleJazz record label. And he shows no signs of slowing down. Check out what Charlie has to say about Tyler Jaeger, what young players need, taking advantage of opportunities, his first professional band, trial by fire in the circus, becoming fearless, why you need to keep your brain moving forward, slow practice, building brain power, drawing out a great studio performance, different approaches to playing, microphones, the energy of the trumpet bell, what makes a great studio experience, bringing the music to life, the rewards of live performance and teaching, starting the Apple Jazz record label, truth in the performance, and so much more! So pour yourself a big glass, pull up a chair, and let the hang begin! -------------------------------------------------------------- Find out more about Charlie at: https://charliebertini.com/ Check out the offerings from Apple Jazz Records: https://www.applejazz.com/ Sound like a million bucks without breaking the bank with Barkley Microphones: http://barkleymic.com/ Let Vennture Mouthpieces help you on your search for the perfect mouthpiece. Use the code "TRUMPETGURUS21" to get 10% off your purchase: https://www.vennture.mp/ If you play hard, you need to make sure you show your chops some love with Robinson's Remedies products: bit.ly/ChopLove Let Jose help you master your mental game: bit.ly/MindfulnessSecrets -------------------------------------------------------------------- 00:00:00 Intro 00:02:47 Tyler Jaeger 00:05:23 What young players need 00:10:04 Taking advantage of opportunities 00:12:11 His first professional band 00:14:37 Trial by fire in the circus 00:21:15 Becoming fearless 00:23:18 Why you need to keep your brain moving forward 00:25:39 Slow practice 00:31:10 Building brain power 00:35:38 Drawing out a great studio performance 00:42:59 Different approaches to playing 00:45:57 Microphones 00:51:26 The energy of the trumpet bell 00:55:18 What makes a great studio experience 00:57:05 Bringing the music to life 01:04:02 The rewards of live performance and teaching 01:07:00 Starting the Apple Jazz record label 01:13:10 Truth in the performance 01:17:13 Sound Off 01:19:41 Geared Up 01:26:39 Rapid Fire Round