On this episode we talk with the incredible Thomas Gansch about his musical family, playing with Mnozil Brass, and his run-ins with the trumpet greats Bobby Shew and Maynard Ferguson. You can find show notes including links to everything mentioned in this episode on the Pedal Note Media website: http://www.pedalnotemedia.com/the-brass-junkies-podcast/ For instant access to the complete back catalog of exclusive bonus content including extra interviews with guests, additional content from Lance a...
Apr 13, 2021•1 hr 23 min
On this episode of The Brass Junkies, we talk to Nicole Cash about her career, playing with the San Francisco Symphony, her battle with focal dystonia, her new culinary passion, and much more! We're surveying the listeners of The Brass Junkies! Head over to https://www.pedalnotemedia.com/survey to share your thoughts with us for a chance to win a $100 AmEx gift card or free admission to a future Brass Junkies Workshop! You can find show notes including links to everything mentioned in this episo...
Apr 03, 2021•1 hr 7 min
In this episode we talk to Norwegian euphonium superstar Bente Illevold on her journey as a musician, chamber music, commissioning new works, and life as a musician in Norway. We're surveying the listeners of The Brass Junkies! Head over to https://www.pedalnotemedia.com/survey to share your thoughts with us for a chance to win a $100 AmEx gift card or free admission to a future Brass Junkies Workshop! The next Winning the Audition workshop features Principal Trumpet of the New York Philharmonic...
Mar 16, 2021•1 hr 3 min
The legend himself, Mark Gould, returns to the podcast. Mark talks about all things teaching, performing, and his new book, “Gould On Music.” We're surveying the listeners of The Brass Junkies! Head over to https://www.pedalnotemedia.com/survey to share your thoughts with us for a chance to win a $100 AmEx gift card or free admission to a future Brass Junkies Workshop! You can find show notes including links to everything mentioned in this episode on the Pedal Note Media website: http://www.peda...
Mar 02, 2021•1 hr 11 min
Seth Cook of the Kennedy Center Opera House Orchestra talks about life as a professional musician, restaurant owner, and his quest to become a master sommelier. You can find show notes including links to everything mentioned in this episode on the Pedal Note Media website: http://www.pedalnotemedia.com/the-brass-junkies-podcast/ For instant access to the complete back catalog of exclusive bonus content including extra interviews with guests, additional content from Lance and Andrew like the Musi...
Feb 16, 2021•1 hr 12 min
Tuba pedagogue extraordinaire David Zerkel joins the podcast to talk about teaching in the pandemic, the upcoming Brass Junkies Tuba Workshop, remembering the beloved Dennis AsKew, and much more! 'You can find show notes including links to everything mentioned in this episode on the Pedal Note Media website: http://www.pedalnotemedia.com/the-brass-junkies-podcast/ For instant access to the complete back catalog of exclusive bonus content including extra interviews with guests, additional content...
Feb 02, 2021•1 hr 36 min
Philadelphia Orchestra trumpet extraordinaire Tony Prisk joins The Brass Junkies to talk about cars, chamber music and what he’s been doing on and off the horn during the pandemic. Don’t miss it! You can find show notes including links to everything mentioned in this episode on the Pedal Note Media website: http://www.pedalnotemedia.com/the-brass-junkies-podcast/ For instant access to the complete back catalog of exclusive bonus content including extra interviews with guests, additional content ...
Jan 19, 2021•1 hr 9 min
On Today’s Episode of The Brass Junkies: The remarkable decision to leave his fully established career in Venezuela behind to pursue a different life for his family in the United States The life lessons he learned from his professional trombonist and conductor father The power of intuition and trusting your gut Why being interesting to other people should be the ultimate goal for any artist The current situation in Venezuela and how that affects him as a person and an artist Winning the 2020 Lat...
Jan 05, 2021•1 hr 38 min
TBJ153: Dave Krehbiel on his new book, “Through the door: A Horn-Player’s Journey”, performance anxiety, dyslexia, and staying in the moment. You can find show notes, links and this episode’s Easter eggs on the Pedal Note Media website: http://www.pedalnotemedia.com/tbj/blog/tbj153-dave-kriehbiel For instant access to the complete back catalog of exclusive bonus content including extra interviews with guests, additional content from Lance and Andrew like the Music Practice Coach Show and the Jac...
Dec 22, 2020•1 hr 13 min
Chanell Crichlow on career diversity, musicians as artists, and how to develop production chops. You can find show notes, links and this episode’s Easter eggs on the Pedal Note Media website: http://www.pedalnotemedia.com/tbj/blog/tbj152-chanell-crichlow-2 For instant access to the complete back catalog of exclusive bonus content including extra interviews with guests, additional content from Lance and Andrew like the Music Practice Coach Show and the Jacobs Quotes Podcast, become a Patreon patr...
Dec 08, 2020•1 hr 8 min
Andrew and Lance give thanks! Again! Thank you to our listeners, to our wonderful guests, and to everyone who helps make The Brass Junkies a reality! You can find show notes, links and this episode’s Easter eggs on the Pedal Note Media website: http://www.pedalnotemedia.com/tbj/blog/ For instant access to the complete back catalog of exclusive bonus content including extra interviews with guests, additional content from Lance and Andrew like the Music Practice Coach Show and the Jacobs Quotes Po...
Nov 24, 2020•47 min
Jens Lindemann on honesty, teaching at UCLA, and how to deal with nerves. You can find show notes, links and this episode’s Easter eggs on the Pedal Note Media website: http://www.pedalnotemedia.com/tbj/blog/tbj150 For instant access to the complete back catalog of exclusive bonus content including extra interviews with guests, additional content from Lance and Andrew like the Music Practice Coach Show and the Jacobs Quotes Podcast, become a Patreon patron of the show today: https://www.patreon....
Nov 10, 2020•1 hr 14 min
TBJ148: Andrew and Lance speak to Abby and Scott about the Media Makers Workshop as well as their own social media ventures. You can find show notes, links and this episode’s Easter eggs on the Pedal Note Media website: http://www.pedalnotemedia.com/tbj/blog/tbj148-mmw For instant access to the complete back catalog of exclusive bonus content including extra interviews with guests, additional content from Lance and Andrew like the Music Practice Coach Show and the Jacobs Quotes Podcast, become a...
Oct 13, 2020•1 hr 1 min
TBJ147: Andrew and Lance revisit the bonus interview, with Sam Pilfian from December of 2018. Originally only available to Patreon patrons, we wanted to share the amazing interview with Sam to a wider audience. Enjoy! You can find show notes, links and this episode’s Easter eggs on the Pedal Note Media website: http://www.pedalnotemedia.com/tbj/blog/tbj147 For instant access to the complete back catalog of exclusive bonus content including extra interviews with guests, additional content from La...
Sep 29, 2020•37 min
Mike Roylance, Principal Tuba of the Boston Symphony Orchestra on gigs during Covid-19, playing for Disney, and life as an orchestral tubist in a major symphony orchestra. You can find show notes, links and this episode’s Easter eggs on the Pedal Note Media website: http://www.pedalnotemedia.com/tbj/blog/tbj146 Check out the offerings from Hitz Academy and see if it is right for you!: www.hitzacademy.com For instant access to the complete back catalog of exclusive bonus content including extra i...
Sep 15, 2020•1 hr 12 min
TBJ145: Tom Hooten, principal trumpet of the Los Angeles Philharmonic on transparency, air direction and coyotes. Trumpet master Tom Hooten joined Andrew & Lance to discuss how he has taken advantage of his time during quarantine to become an even better player, teacher and musician. Want to help the show? Here are some ways: Unlock bonus episodes galore by becoming a Patreon patron. Help others find the show by leaving a rating and review on iTunes or Apple Podcasts . Show us some love on I...
Sep 01, 2020•1 hr 9 min
TBJ144: Legendary horn player and teacher Marty Hackleman on All Star Brass, poetry and fire tornadoes. Marty joins The Brass Junkies for a second time to share some amazing stories, including a very honest explanation of how he decided to end his playing career. LINKS https://info.umkc.edu/cmad-roohorns/martin-hackleman/ http://www.bravinntech.com/trumpetjenswebsite/all-star-brass.html Want to help the show? Here are some ways: Unlock bonus episodes galore by becoming a Patreon patron. Help oth...
Aug 18, 2020•1 hr 9 min
TBJ143: Brittany Lasch, Trombone Professor at Bowling Green State University on Covid recovery, Star Wars and Goal Setting. Brittany Lasch shared her incredible story about losing an Easter gig and getting Covid, a bad tradeoff. LINKS https://www.brittanylasch.com/ https://www.bgsu.edu/musical-arts/faculty-and-staff/brittany-lasch.html https://www.astralartists.org/artist/brittany-lasch/ https://michiganopera.org/ Want to help the show? Here are some ways: Unlock bonus episodes galore by becomin...
Aug 04, 2020•1 hr 8 min
TBJ142: Chris Martin, Principal Trumpet with the New York Philharmonic on auditions, fundamentals, and 340 mouthpieces. Really. Master trumpeter Chris Martin joins Andrew & Lance to explain how he landed two of the best gigs in the world. LINKS Chris' page NY Phil bio page Juilliard page Yamaha Artist page TBJ63 with Mike Martin Full show notes at pedalnotemedia.com (including Lance's show notes/Easter eggs). Want to help the show? Here are some ways: Unlock bonus episodes galore by becoming...
Jul 21, 2020•1 hr 9 min
TBJ141: Quotes from the 2020 TBJ Academy Summer Workshop. Andrew & Lance highlight some of their favorite quotes from Donna Parkes, JD Shaw, Mary Bowden, Tage Larsen, Jen Montone Demondrae Thurman, and Richard White. We had an amazing week at The Brass Junkies Academy Summer Workshop! 20 amazing hours with the best of the best in an extremely informative and powerful five-day run. BUT WAIT, THERE'S MORE!!! We've decided to add an additional TBJASW BONUS DAY on Tuesday, July 21, 2020, featuri...
Jul 07, 2020•50 min
TBJ140: John Lofton, Bass Trombone with the Los Angeles Philharmonic on YOLO, diversity in the arts, and a crazy trip to Venezuela. John Lofton is a great guy and thoughtful musician and shared some great insights and ideas with Andrew & Lance. In this fun and lively discussion, we cover: Oh yeah, and Lance Carol dissed Lance John starting with the LA Phil officially in 2008 but played as a long term sub starting in 2004 How the long term sub thing works for or against you It can be a challe...
Jun 23, 2020•1 hr 1 min
In today's episode, we cover: Lance is leaving town for two days and everyone is happy about it Welcome to Abby Lannan to the Pedal Note Media team! Doc's various names JustNix is yummy! Rage Medley viral video hit over 120M views New Pedal Note Media podcast, "Doc Nix Talks To..." Air Bud and Beethoven Listening and learning Black Lives Matter Driveway chats w/Doc Nix while Andrew's kid made minivan inventions Recent Doc FB post Continually Winded Miscommunication The pain of people missing the...
Jun 09, 2020•1 hr 10 min
TBJ138: Julie Landsman on being the first woman in the brass section of The Met, the teaching of Carmine Caruso and JFL. Legendary is a term that gets thrown around a lot. Sometimes, it is deserved. This is one of those times. We're playing around with the show notes organization. Let us know your thoughts! In this fun and lively discussion, we cover: Julie being on our initial “wish list” of guests Working with both Sam and Mark Gould in a quintet Trio with Dave Taylor and Gould Played Principa...
May 26, 2020•1 hr
TBJ136: Boston Brass joins Andrew & Lance sharing stories both new and old. The five current members of Boston Brass catch us up with how the quintet is dealing with quarantine, swaps stories, and future plans. From their website: For 31 years, Boston Brass has set out to establish a one-of-a-kind musical experience. Performing exciting classical arrangements to burning jazz standards, Boston Brass treats audiences to a unique brand of entertainment captivating all ages. The ensemble’s livel...
Apr 28, 2020•1 hr 6 min
TBJ135: Jeff Nelsen on Fearless Performance, habit formation and how Canadian Brass is responding to the international quarantine. Horn performer, teacher, and magician Jeff Nelsen joins The Brass Junkies for the second time to catch us up on his efforts to make art and help others. From his bio: Having grown up on a Canadian pig-farm, Jeff Nelsen's multiple non-porcine professions show him to be living proof that if you want it enough, you can have any dream. Jeff is living his dreams out loud ...
Apr 14, 2020•1 hr 6 min
TBJ134: Rex Martin on online lessons, Arnold Jacobs and tuba mute hatred. Master pedagogue (and Andrew's former teacher) and tuba soloist Rex Martin shares stories and insights with Andrew & Lance from his new home in Bern, Switzerland. From his Wikipedia Page: Rex Martin is one of the world's virtuoso tuba players, appearing on over 70 symphony orchestra recordings. He primarily studied under Edward Livingston and Arnold Jacobs, though he also took lessons with Edward Kleinhammer. Martin is...
Mar 31, 2020•1 hr 17 min
TBJ133: Christopher Bill on his amazing and amazingly powerful guide to remote music education. And bidets. Christopher is back for another interview with a deep dive discussion of how to learn and teach in the age of social isolation. To save you some scrolling, here's a link to the oft-mentioned documents: Christopher's guide to remote music education Christopher's multitrack editing 101 document From his bio: Christopher is best known as the most subscribed brass musician on YouTube. He’s a t...
Mar 17, 2020•1 hr 12 min
TBJ132: Phil Snedecor on diagnosing playing issues, his new publications and the challenges of small-holed instruments. Phil returns to the show to share even more wisdom and shares takeaways from his studies with Arnold Jacobs. From his bio: Phil Snedecor is Associate Professor of Trumpet at the Hartt School (of the University of Hartford) in Hartford, CT, and a former faculty member at The Peabody Conservatory, George Mason University and at Towson University. He has written a series of brass ...
Mar 03, 2020•1 hr 4 min
TBJ131: Listener's Choice: Andrew & Lance warm up to the idea of warming up and other brass nerd stuff. Two listeners' questions are featured, covering warmups and practice routines. Thank you to Susan and Mark for these great questions! In this fun and lively discussion, we cover: Barking dogs Andrew's dog can read Fancy playgrounds Lance can't remember anything Recording the TBJ theme song with Clarke and Sam Mike, I mean Michael Parker Andrew hanging with folks at the Army Tuba-Euphonium ...
Feb 18, 2020•55 min
TBJ130: Gretchen Renshaw James on conducting, diversity and playing tuba in Seraph Brass. She eloquently explains how she balances teaching low brass, conducting, arranging and touring. From her bio: Gretchen Renshaw James enjoys a multifaceted career as a conductor, tuba and euphonium performer, and arranger. She is the Director of Bands/Applied Low Brass at Hendrix College in Conway, Arkansas; tubist with the internationally acclaimed Seraph Brass; Music Director of the award-winning Natural S...
Feb 04, 2020•1 hr
