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!

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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

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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!

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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

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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!

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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

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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!

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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

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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!

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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

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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!

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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

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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!

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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

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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