Episode 29: Brett Hodge

Join us in Episode 29 for a conversation with the amazing Brett Hodge, Principal Horn of the Omaha Symphony and 3rd Horn of the Grant Park Festival Orchestra. Episode Highlights Musical path on the horn Preparing for orchestral auditions Growing up in St. Louis, hearing the St. Louis Symphony Lightbulb moments Differences between music performance and music education Studying with Martin Hackleman Shoutout to Ryan Gruber! Musical heroes “When I need to fix something in my playing, I ask someone else.” “Even professionals have to work on things.” Wind Quintet playing Programming, pops repertoire “Having an orchestral job is not the only career out there.” Shoutout to Chris Castellanos! Career development “There’s more to life than just practicing…” “I’m not what you would call a traditional soloist…” Preparing for solo competitions Playing with the Grant Park Orchestra I don’t feel the need to compete with other people anymore.” Inspirations, musical and otherwise Shoutout to Josh Johnson! “There’s no reason to be afraid to play.”