Send us a text Nick and Sebastian talk to Sasha Romero, principal trombonist of the Metropolitan Opera Orchestra about her tenure process in the times of a pandemic, crazy trips to Russia and how she regained motivation after burnout. *This episode was recorded before Sasha transitioned Since the recording of this episode, Sasha transitioned and changed names. Throughout the episode, she will be referred to by her dead name, but we want to emphasize that any references to her in the present shou...
Oct 07, 2021•1 hr 48 min•Ep. 29
Send us a text Nick and Sebastian talk to legendary trombone instructor and former International Trombone Festival Director, Jon Bohls, about his life lessons from over 50(!) years of teaching, the ups and downs running the ITF and the more important lessons we should be teaching young people. Also introducing special features with Patreon: www.patreon.com/tromboneretreat Learn more about the Trombone Retreat and upcoming festival here: linktr.ee/tromboneretreat Hosted by Sebastian Vera - @js.ve...
Sep 17, 2021•1 hr 15 min•Ep. 28
Send us a text For their first interview live in front of an audience at the International Trombone Festival, Nick and Sebastian talk to Joseph Alessi, principal trombonist of the New York Philharmonic about his life and career, how he views pressure in his position and the poster Sebastian had of him on his wall growing up. Also introducing special features with Patreon: www.patreon.com/tromboneretreat Learn more about the Trombone Retreat and upcoming festival here: linktr.ee/tromboneretreat H...
Jul 31, 2021•1 hr 55 min•Ep. 27
Send us a text Nick finally interviews his co-host, Sebastian Vera, principal trombonist of the Pittsburgh Opera and River City Brass Band about how they became friends, an almost catastrophic hot tub experience and the importance of failing. Also introducing special features with Patreon: www.patreon.com/tromboneretreat Learn more about the Trombone Retreat and upcoming festival here: linktr.ee/tromboneretreat Hosted by Sebastian Vera - @js.vera (instagram) and Nick Schwartz - @basstrombone444 ...
Jul 02, 2021•1 hr 37 min•Ep. 26
Send us a text Nick and Sebastian talk to Ko-ichiro Yamamoto, principal trombonist of the Seattle Symphony about his path from Japan to the United States, the importance of talking to people when times are hard and a very important proposal from Sebastian. Also introducing special features with Patreon: www.patreon.com/tromboneretreat Learn more about the Trombone Retreat and upcoming festival here: linktr.ee/tromboneretreat Hosted by Sebastian Vera - @js.vera (instagram) and Nick Schwartz - @ba...
Jun 16, 2021•2 hr 2 min•Ep. 25
Send us a text Nick and Sebastian talk to Colin Williams, associate principal trombonist of the New York Philharmonic, about facing an almost career ending injury, finding joy with career and family and what it's like playing in a section with both of his teachers. Also introducing special features with Patreon: www.patreon.com/tromboneretreat Learn more about the Trombone Retreat and upcoming festival here: linktr.ee/tromboneretreat Hosted by Sebastian Vera - @js.vera (instagram) and Nick Schwa...
May 17, 2021•1 hr 37 min•Ep. 24
Send us a text Nick and Sebastian talk to Italian trombone soloist Peter Steiner about transitioning from an orchestral career to a solo career, finding balance in social media and his secret chipotle audition hack. Also introducing special features with Patreon: www.patreon.com/tromboneretreat Learn more about the Trombone Retreat and upcoming festival here: linktr.ee/tromboneretreat Hosted by Sebastian Vera - @js.vera (instagram) and Nick Schwartz - @basstrombone444 (instagram) Produced and ed...
Apr 30, 2021•1 hr 31 min•Ep. 23
Send us a text Nick and Sebastian talk to Brad Edwards, professor of trombone at Arizona State University about choosing to be grateful, how composing his lip slur book got him in the best shape of his life, and allowing students to teach themselves. Also introducing special features with Patreon: www.patreon.com/tromboneretreat Learn more about the Trombone Retreat and upcoming festival here: linktr.ee/tromboneretreat Hosted by Sebastian Vera - @js.vera (instagram) and Nick Schwartz - @basstrom...
Apr 02, 2021•1 hr 35 min•Ep. 22
Send us a text Nick and Sebastian talk to Randy Hawes, former bass trombonist of the Detroit Symphony Orchestra about looking back on his career in Detroit, his unexpected favorite composer and his smooth dating wisdom for trombonists. Also introducing special features with Patreon: www.patreon.com/tromboneretreat Learn more about the Trombone Retreat and upcoming festival here: linktr.ee/tromboneretreat Hosted by Sebastian Vera - @js.vera (instagram) and Nick Schwartz - @basstrombone444 (instag...
Mar 05, 2021•1 hr 19 min•Ep. 21
Send us a text Nick and Sebastian talk to Vanessa Fralick, associate principal trombonist of the Toronto Symphony Orchestra about finding unexpected inspiration during the pandemic, hyper-specific goalsetting, and if Canadians are actually really that nice. Also introducing special features with Patreon: www.patreon.com/tromboneretreat Learn more about the Trombone Retreat and upcoming festival here: linktr.ee/tromboneretreat Hosted by Sebastian Vera - @js.vera (instagram) and Nick Schwartz - @b...
Feb 15, 2021•1 hr 17 min•Ep. 20
Send us a text Nick and Sebastian talk to Marques Young, composer, bandleader and principal trombonist of the Malaysian Philharmonic Orchestra about how he went from Arkansas to the other side of the world, following his passions for both classical and jazz, and experiencing haunted practice sessions. Also introducing special features with Patreon: www.patreon.com/tromboneretreat Learn more about the Trombone Retreat and upcoming festival here: linktr.ee/tromboneretreat Hosted by Sebastian Vera ...
Feb 01, 2021•1 hr 21 min•Ep. 19
Send us a text Nick and Sebastian talk to Lars Karlin, principal trombonist of the Danish National Symphony Orchestra about running in your own lane, connecting to who you are as a musician after tragedy, and if Scandinavians can hold their alcohol better than Germans. Also introducing special features with Patreon: www.patreon.com/tromboneretreat Learn more about the Trombone Retreat and upcoming festival here: linktr.ee/tromboneretreat Hosted by Sebastian Vera - @js.vera (instagram) @sebastian...
Jan 18, 2021•1 hr 26 min•Ep. 18
Send us a text Nick and Sebastian talk to Brian Hecht, bass trombonist of the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra about being honest with yourself, surviving boot camp and what friends not to crash with before an audition. Also introducing special features with Patreon: www.patreon.com/tromboneretreat Learn more about the Trombone Retreat and upcoming festival here: linktr.ee/tromboneretreat Hosted by Sebastian Vera - @js.vera (instagram) @sebastianvera (twitter) and Nick Schwartz - @basstrombone444 (ins...
Jan 04, 2021•1 hr 50 min•Ep. 17
Send us a text For this special holiday episode Nick and Sebastian talk to the one and only Angel Subero, professor of trombone at the Boston Conservatory and Berklee College of Music about being summoned by John Williams, his favorite warmup on a hangover and why he loves Christmas so much. Also introducing special features with Patreon: www.patreon.com/tromboneretreat Learn more about the Trombone Retreat and upcoming festival here: linktr.ee/tromboneretreat Hosted by Sebastian Vera - @js.vera...
Dec 21, 2020•1 hr 38 min•Ep. 16
Send us a text Sebastian interviews his co-host Nick Schwartz, principal bass trombonist of the New York City Ballet for the first time about recording video game soundtracks at Skywalker Ranch, crossing the border to Juarez on a daily basis as a kid, and finding out the worst news of his life minutes before having to play the Ring at the Met. Also introducing special features with Patreon: www.patreon.com/tromboneretreat Learn more about the Trombone Retreat and upcoming festival here: linktr.e...
Dec 07, 2020•1 hr 34 min•Ep. 15
Send us a text Nick and Sebastian talk to Demian Austin, principal trombonist of the Metropolitan Opera Orchestra about operas he loves and hates, taking the unrecommended path to winning a major audition and his ongoing fight with male pattern baldness. Also introducing special features with Patreon: www.patreon.com/tromboneretreat Learn more about the Trombone Retreat and upcoming festival here: linktr.ee/tromboneretreat Hosted by Sebastian Vera - @js.vera (instagram) @sebastianvera (twitter) ...
Nov 25, 2020•2 hr 5 min•Ep. 14
Send us a text For this bonus episode Nick and Sebastian join the "Isn't That Something" podcast hosted by Ralph Crewe for a deep dive on the trombone and mouthpiece duets. Also introducing special features with Patreon: www.patreon.com/tromboneretreat Learn more about the Trombone Retreat and upcoming festival here: linktr.ee/tromboneretreat Hosted by Sebastian Vera - @js.vera (instagram) @sebastianvera (twitter) and Nick Schwartz - @basstrombone444 (instagram) with special guest Ralph Crewe. P...
Nov 09, 2020•50 min•Ep. 13
Send us a text Nick and Sebastian talk to David Binder, second trombonist of the Detroit Symphony Orchestra about audition preparation, banjo-pickin', and why Northwestern trombonists are so handsome. Also introducing special features with Patreon: www.patreon.com/tromboneretreat Learn more about the Trombone Retreat and upcoming festival here: linktr.ee/tromboneretreat Hosted by Sebastian Vera - @js.vera (instagram) @sebastianvera (twitter) and Nick Schwartz - @basstrombone444 (instagram) Produ...
Oct 26, 2020•1 hr 23 min•Ep. 12
Send us a text Nick and Sebastian talk to Amanda Stewart, Associate Principal trombonist of the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra about lemon pledge, popping out pedals D's and mental health as an artist. Also introducing special features with Patreon: www.patreon.com/tromboneretreat Learn more about the Trombone Retreat and upcoming festival here: linktr.ee/tromboneretreat Hosted by Sebastian Vera - @js.vera (instagram) @sebastianvera (twitter) and Nick Schwartz - @basstrombone444 (instagram) Produc...
Oct 06, 2020•1 hr 42 min•Ep. 11
Send us a text Nick and Sebastian talk to Dr. Steve Wolfinbarger, professor of trombone at Western Michigan University, about the art of practicing, building a studio culture and the nuances of Arthur Pryor. Also introducing special features with Patreon: www.patreon.com/tromboneretreat Learn more about the Trombone Retreat and upcoming festival here: linktr.ee/tromboneretreat Hosted by Sebastian Vera - @js.vera (instagram) @sebastianvera (twitter) and Nick Schwartz - @basstrombone444 (instagram...
Sep 16, 2020•1 hr 20 min•Ep. 10
Send us a text Nick and Sebastian talk to trombonist, multi-instrumentalist, arranger and producer Dave Nelson about mysteriously recording for Taylor Swift's new album, following where opportunities lead and never being afraid to acquire new skills. Also introducing special features with Patreon: www.patreon.com/tromboneretreat Learn more about the Trombone Retreat and upcoming festival here: linktr.ee/tromboneretreat Hosted by Sebastian Vera - @js.vera (instagram) @sebastianvera (twitter) and ...
Aug 11, 2020•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 9
Send us a text Nick and Sebastian talk to James Markey, bass trombonist of the Boston Symphony Orchestra about early musical development, battling perfectionism and the importance of listening. Also introducing special features with Patreon: www.patreon.com/tromboneretreat Learn more about the Trombone Retreat and upcoming festival here: linktr.ee/tromboneretreat Hosted by Sebastian Vera - @js.vera (instagram) @sebastianvera (twitter) and Nick Schwartz - @basstrombone444 (instagram) Produced and...
Jul 27, 2020•2 hr 3 min•Ep. 8
Send us a text Nick and Sebastian talk to legendary trombonist Ron Wilkins about coming back from the brink against COVID-19, waking up to a civil rights movement and how his musical story is just getting started. Also introducing special features with Patreon: www.patreon.com/tromboneretreat Learn more about the Trombone Retreat and upcoming festival here: linktr.ee/tromboneretreat Hosted by Sebastian Vera - @js.vera (instagram) @sebastianvera (twitter) and Nick Schwartz - @basstrombone444 (ins...
Jul 03, 2020•1 hr 32 min•Ep. 7
Send us a text Nick and Sebastian talk to Jason Byerlotzer, principal trombonist of the Hawaii Symphony Orchestra and Royal Hawaiian Band about his life on an island, persevering through FIVE different orchestra bankruptcies and realizing the big picture in life. Also introducing special features with Patreon: www.patreon.com/tromboneretreat Learn more about the Trombone Retreat and upcoming festival here: linktr.ee/tromboneretreat Hosted by Sebastian Vera - @js.vera (instagram) @sebastianvera (...
Jun 25, 2020•1 hr 20 min•Ep. 6
Send us a text Nick and Sebastian talk to Kenneth Thompkins, principal trombonist of the Detroit Symphony Orchestra about BLM, optimal mental strategies and aggressively pants-less conductors. Also introducing special features with Patreon: www.patreon.com/tromboneretreat Learn more about the Trombone Retreat and upcoming festival here: linktr.ee/tromboneretreat Hosted by Sebastian Vera - @js.vera (instagram) @sebastianvera (twitter) and Nick Schwartz - @basstrombone444 (instagram) Produced and ...
Jun 11, 2020•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 5
Send us a text Nick and Sebastian talk to Megumi Kanda, principal trombonist of the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra about overcoming adversity, surprise auditions and black market orchestral excerpts. Also introducing special features with Patreon: www.patreon.com/tromboneretreat Learn more about the Trombone Retreat and upcoming festival here: linktr.ee/tromboneretreat Hosted by Sebastian Vera - @js.vera (instagram) @sebastianvera (twitter) and Nick Schwartz - @basstrombone444 (instagram) Produced...
May 31, 2020•1 hr 30 min•Ep. 4
Send us a text Nick and Sebastian talk to two-time Grammy nominated trombonist and composer, Marshall Gilkes. They talk being a musician in New York, crazy gig stories, and not putting ourselves in boxes. Also introducing special features with Patreon: www.patreon.com/tromboneretreat Learn more about the Trombone Retreat and upcoming festival here: linktr.ee/tromboneretreat Hosted by Sebastian Vera - @js.vera (instagram) @sebastianvera (twitter) and Nick Schwartz - @basstrombone444 (instagram) P...
May 19, 2020•1 hr 24 min•Ep. 3
Send us a text Nick and Sebastian talk to Tim Higgins, principal trombonist of the San Francisco Symphony and professor of trombone at Northwestern University and the San Francisco Conservatory of Music. They talk quarantine life, cocktails and the future of classical music. Also introducing special features with Patreon: www.patreon.com/tromboneretreat Learn more about the Trombone Retreat and upcoming festival here: linktr.ee/tromboneretreat Hosted by Sebastian Vera - @js.vera (instagram) @seb...
May 07, 2020•1 hr 33 min•Ep. 2
Send us a text For their debut episode, Nick and Sebastian talk to southern gentleman, Denson Paul Pollard, Principal Bass Trombonist of the Metropolitan Opera as well as Professor of Trombone at the University of Indiana about his unconventional path to success. Also introducing special features with Patreon: www.patreon.com/tromboneretreat Learn more about the Trombone Retreat and upcoming festival here: linktr.ee/tromboneretreat Hosted by Sebastian Vera - @js.vera (instagram) @sebastianvera (...
Apr 16, 2020•1 hr 26 min•Ep. 1
