Episode #140 Greg Curtis

Episode #140 Greg Curtis

Author: Bob Reeves Brass Mouthpieces September 10, 2025 Duration: 1:31:24

This episode of The Other Side of the Bell, featuring trumpet performer and recording engineer Greg Curtis, is brought to you by Bob Reeves Brass.

This episode also appears as a video episode on our YouTube channel, you can find it here:

"Greg Curtis trumpet interview"

 

About Greg Curtis:

Greg Curtis is equally at home behind the trumpet and behind the mixing board. A former student of Al Butcher, John Aley, Wayne Cook, Dennis Najoom, and Leonard Candelaria, Greg has performed with ensembles including the Milwaukee Civic Symphony, Racine Symphony, Kenosha Orchestra, Green Bay Opera, and later the Redlands Symphony. He has also played with a wide variety of groups ranging from the Glenn Miller Band to salsa and jazz ensembles such as Orchestra Veneno, Salsumba, and the Los Angeles Latin Jazz All Stars.
 
In Los Angeles, Greg designed, built, and owned The Bridge Recording, a world-class film scoring stage that became a go-to destination for projects like The Simpsons, The Walking Dead, The Handmaid's Tale, Marvel films, and studios including Disney, Warner Bros., and Universal. His work as a recording engineer and producer has led him to collaborate with Clint Eastwood, Rob Reiner, Gus Van Sant, and countless others.
 
Holding Master's degrees in both Trumpet Performance and Musicology from the University of North Texas, Greg continues to bridge the worlds of performance and production. Today, he records and mixes film scores, produces live events, and develops new audio technologies such as MyxStem, while remaining active as a freelance trumpeter and collaborator with groups like Long Beach Opera and The Paul Litteral Band.
 
 
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There's a whole world of sound that happens before the music reaches the audience, a space filled with the clatter of valves, the whisper of breath, and the shared stories of a unique community. The Other Side Of The Bell-A Trumpet Podcast invites you into that world, offering a backstage pass to the realities of brass life. Hosted by the team at Bob Reeves Brass Mouthpieces, this series goes far beyond simple gear talk. Each episode feels like a conversation in the practice room, blending practical trumpet tips that address the daily hurdles players face with deep-dive interviews featuring the musicians themselves. You'll hear firsthand stories about the craft, the unexpected challenges of performance, and the personal journeys that shape an artist's sound. This podcast is built on decades of specialized knowledge, translating the nuanced experiences of embouchure, articulation, and endurance into accessible insights. Whether you're a student navigating your first orchestral audition or a seasoned professional refining your approach, the discussions here are grounded in real-world application. It’s about the person behind the instrument as much as the instrument itself, creating a genuine resource for anyone passionate about the trumpet. Tune in for a blend of technical wisdom and personal narrative that only comes from a lifetime spent listening from the other side of the bell.
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