TBJ207: Best of 2022

TBJ207: Best of 2022

Author: Pedal Note Media January 19, 2023 Duration: 1:08:09

A clip from each Brass Junkies interview of 2022 along with some brief thoughts on each.

  • TBJ180 Matt Neff of the North Carolina Symphony on getting incredibly nervous in auditions, even two decades into his professional career (2:51)
  • TBJ181 Kevin Newton of Imani Winds on his mental approach to auditions (7:44)
  • TBJ182 Jeff Curnow of The Philadelphia Orchestra on Rolf Smedvig setting the tone for Empire Brass concerts (9:45)
  • TBJ184 International tuba phenom Sergio Carolino on staying away from negative people (11:24)
  • TBJ185 Sylvia Alimena, formerly of the National Symphony Orchestra, on why it's never too early to talk about artistry with students (13:23)
  • TBJ186 Beth Wiese of Appalachian State University on how musicians don't control much but do control how they approach a piece of music (14:40)
  • TBJ187 Jack Burt of the University of Maine on the concept of any performance being just a snapshot (17:28)
  • TBJ188 Joe Dollard, retired Navy Band, on making the case for strengthening the connection between your singing voice and your playing (19:36)
  • TBJ190 Kevin Gebo of the U.S. Army Band "Pershing's Own" on the importance of listening (21:43)
  • TBJ191 Steve Lange of the Boston Symphony Orchestra on the breakthrough he had after experiencing a real low point early on in his career (23:31)
  • TBJ192 William Russell of Boston Brass on the intense moment in a lesson with Mike Roylance that really impacted him (27:01)
  • TBJ193 Billy Hunter of the Metropolitan Opera on using his imagination to help him perform at his best  (30:30)
  • TBJ194 Natalie Mannix of the University of North Texas on the benefits of using a Pomodoro timer when practicing (32:32)
  • TBJ195 Jasmine Pigott on overcoming a less than encouraging teacher early in her career and how she went about learning to improvise (35:41)
  • TBJ196 Christopher Davis on the mindset he brings to subbing with orchestras around the world (38:31)
  • TBJ197 Jonathan Fowler of West Chester University on the importance of regularly checking in with yourself to make sure your goals are still your goals (40:57)
  • TBJ198 Terry Bingham, formerly of the U.S. Army Band "Pershing's Own", on his ability to morph to match any style or any musician and credits listening to lots of different music (43:00)
  • TBJ200 Lance LaDuke, formerly of a lot of things, on being too stupid to quit (45:11)
  • TBJ201 Joe Burgstaller or Arizona State University on teaching students improvisation using a theater technique (48:02)
  • TBJ202 Andrew Dougherty of the U.S. Army Band "Pershing's Own" on exactly how organized he has been for the three professional auditions he has won to date (52:13)
  • TBJ203 Bruce Faske of Arkansas State University on losing his father and how all we have is today (52:23)
  • TBJ204 Pete Sullivan of the Pittsburgh Symphony on the legendary Charles Dutoit messing with Pete's head in his first year with the Montreal Symphony Orchestra (58:02)
  • TBJ205 Kevin Harrison of Axiom Brass on his former teacher, Floyd Cooley, never quitting on him when he was at a difficult point in his life (1:05:10)

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Hosted by Andrew Hitz, who spent years on the road as the tuba player for Boston Brass, The Brass Junkies dives into the lives and minds of world-class brass musicians. This isn't a formal lecture series; it's a conversation among friends, often with a rotating group of co-hosts joining in, that captures the unique spirit of the music community. You'll hear celebrated performers talk about the gritty realities of practice, the thrill of performance, and the bizarre, funny stories that happen offstage. The discussions roam freely from deeply technical advice and career insights to outright hilarious anecdotes, mirroring the full spectrum of experiences in the music business itself. Produced by Pedal Note Media, each episode of this podcast feels like pulling up a chair in the green room, offering an authentic and unvarnished look at what it really means to be a professional musician. For anyone fascinated by the art and the life behind the brass, from the trumpet to the tuba, this series provides a consistently engaging and human perspective.
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TBJ171: Nathaniel Silberschlag [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:12:59
Nathaniel Silberschlag on winning auditions, Julie Landsman, and more! Become a Patron ► https://www.patreon.com/thebrassjunkies/ Show Notes ► https://www.pedalnotemedia.com/the-brass-junkies-podcast/ Facebook ► https://…
TBJ170: Rex Richardson [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:02:53
Rex Richardson on his book "100 Days of Trumpet Practice" and much more! Become a Patron ► https://www.patreon.com/thebrassjunkies/ Show Notes ► https://www.pedalnotemedia.com/the-brass-junkies-podcast/ Facebook ► https:…
TBJ169: David Taylor [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:13:25
TBJ169 features NYC Bass Trombone Legend Dave Taylor on his amazing career and playing with some of the biggest names in classical and jazz music. Become a Patron ► https://www.patreon.com/thebrassjunkies/ Show Notes ► h…
TBJ168: Alison Mahovsky [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:19:26
Alison Mahovsky on Auditions, Military Bands, and all things Euphonium Become a Patron ► https://www.patreon.com/thebrassjunkies/ Show Notes ► https://www.pedalnotemedia.com/the-brass-junkies-podcast/ Facebook ► https://…
TBJ167: Charles Villarrubia [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:16:37
Charles Villarrubia on chamber music, defining success, and working with Sam Pilafian and Empire Brass! Become a Patron ► https://www.patreon.com/thebrassjunkies/ Show Notes ► https://www.pedalnotemedia.com/the-brass-jun…
TBJ166: José Sibaja (Summer Workshop Rewind!) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:09:07
José Sibaja talks routines, practice tips, recording set-ups, playing in different styles and more from this rewind to the 2020 Brass Junkies Summer Workshop! Brass Junkies Summer Workshop ► http://www.brassjunkies.acade…
TBJ165: Michael Sachs [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:25:15
Michael joins the podcast to talk about working with Anthony Plog, Sam Pilafian, the roots of trumpet pedagogy, and much more! You can find show notes including links to everything mentioned in this episode on the Pedal…
TBJ164: Reginald Chapman [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:16:16
On this episode Reginald Chapman discusses his dual education in classical and jazz trombone, life as a bass trombonist, his new project "Pressure Fit" and much more! You can find show notes including links to everything…
TBJ163: Listener's Choice [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 59:15
On today's episode, Andrew and Lance fly solo and answer some listener questions! You can find show notes including links to everything mentioned in this episode on the Pedal Note Media website: http://www.pedalnotemedia…
TBJ162 - Jennifer Wharton [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:18:11
Jennifer Wharton stops by to talk with the Brass Junkies about life playing low notes, the group Bonegasm, recording an album during the times of COVID, and much much more! You can find show notes including links to ever…