skills-and-bones' podcast
by Matthew Driscoll
Skills and Bones: The Search for Trombone Treasures This is a show for middle school and high school trombone students and beyond. Helpful tips for young inspiring trombonist, band directors and professionals. There are be pedagogical tips, stories from other musicians, and interviews sprinkled in from trombonist and other artists along the way.
Episodes
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Lt. Matthew Anderson Talks Life, Music, and Navy
This was a fun episode to record as we go back to our Jax State days with a bunch of trombone players studying with Dr. Roberts, having fun, and trying to figure out our next steps. Lt. Anderson has created a great life for himself in the Navy Fleet Bands and gives some life lessons and advice...
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Kevin Hicks and the Trombone Visualizer
You know it, we have found some gold with this episode of Skills and Bones. Meet Kevin Hicks and learn about all the amazing things he is up to. You will learn about his cool technology with the Trombone Visualizer, publications, and recordings. Make sure to check him out here on his website:...
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Cross Grain Playing and the Slide Master App - Meet John Covelli
On this episode you will get to meet John Covelli out of St. Louis. He works in a 9-5 job and like many trombone players or musicians keeps at it. He continues to learn in the practice shed and his love of the trombone has brought us a new app through the assistance of technology and apps. We…
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The Alto Picked Mike Lake
Mike Lake shares some nice stories about his journey and how the alto trombone suits him as a musician. Make sure to check out all of his products such as method books, originial compositions and many talks with some of the jazz greats. https://musicsavvy.com/
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Christopher Bassett: About Being a Musician
This episode Christopher Bassett, the bass trombonist of the San Francisco Symphony Orchestra, talks about being a musician first. He gives great advice about being the best version of yourself while being a musician and playing whatever instrument you play. As always if you have something to…
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The Passion of Music is Alive and Well with Samantha Hogan!
Happy Holidays everyone! During the pandemic musicians were able to meet more online and it made for a challenging time, but also fruitful time to make connections that otherwise may not have happened if we were all in our everyday lives of working or being students. Our guest today falls in this...
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Breaking Barriers with Hillary Simms
This episode features trombonist Hillary Simms. She has accomplished a lot in a short time and I personally look up to her. She has so many pedagogical ideas that she shares with us and on her social media platforms. A side note; I was feeling cheeky when introducing her because I had been…
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Trombone Professor, Dr. Anthony Williams
I went back to my roots on this one - going solo and talking one on one with a trombone friend. Meet Dr. Anthony Williams as he speaks about some of his major influences as a musician. He shares some pedagogical views about trombone, being a musician, and takes us into what it might be like...
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Skills and Bones Found a Diamond! Meet Frank Cohen
This episode has been in the works for a little over 3 years now. My original intention was to meet the members of Brass Against and talk to the brass players about the band and all kinds of other topics. I followed up on the message about 2-3 months ago and I received a response. (I was one…
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Trombonist and Singer-Songwriter, Hailey Brinnel
Do you ever come across an artist or person not in your field and just think very highly of them? For me there are some athletes, motivational speakers, teachers, maybe a few actors, and for this particular episode is Hailey Brinnel. When I first listened to her albums, I was extremely impressed...
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Extend Your Trombone Knowledge with Nikki Abissi
This is the first episode with a co-host. Bruce Faske from episode one of this season has agreed to join me on the search for trombone treasures during season 5. Here is our first collaboration interviewing trombonist, educator, and entreprenuer, Nikki Abissi. We learn about Nikki growing up with...
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Roll Tide with Bruce Faske
Season 5 is here. Enjoy the first episode with Dr. Bruce Faske, the new trombone professor at the University of Alabama. Plus you just might be hearing more from with on this podcast as the season unfolds. His life experiences early on brings a unique prospective to his teaching strategies. Take…
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Injury comebacks with Jonathan Allen
On this episode of Skills and Bones we get to know Dr. Jonathan Allen and discuss injury comebacks. The first injury was an old shoulder injury and has some tips about what he did during his time off the horn. Allen also opens up about his struggles with focal dysonia and the steps and therapies…
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Meet Dr. Jessica Butler and Learn About Littin Trombones
Meet Dr. Jessica Butler, Associate Professor of Practice, Low Brass & Music History at Southern Illinois University Carbondale. You will learn about Littin Trombones and the Littin Trombone Quartet Competition. There are so many neat things happening in the world of trombone from performing and...
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S&B Clinic Chat with Myles Blakemore and Pete Strohm
Recorded live at East Carolina University on March 23, 2024. This was the third year in a row for the event and second with a podcast episode recorded in front of a live audience. The interview is based on the questions the students asked for trombonist - Myles Blakemore and composer - Pete…
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Trombone 101
Learn the story behind Trombone 101 and the great trombone teacher and musician, Sean Reusch. Make sure to check out his webpage: https://www.trombone101.com/ with many resources for students and teachers alike.
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Learn about the Vox Cor Trio!
Meet the Vox Cor Trio! Listen and learn about their mission and music they perform. Follow them on Instagram to keep up with the latest.
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Get to Know Trombonist and Now Author, Jose Leonardo Leon
Jose Leon talks about his new book, life experiences and more. Listen and get to know this amazing person, trombonist, and now author.
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Skills and Bones Interview with Slide-School
The brass and trombone community are quite amazing with all the resources we have to offer from pedagogical minds all over the world. Just to name a few of the great trombone pedagogical minds with great resources for you to devour for your own practice or studios are Joseph Alessi and the Alessi...
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Meet the Brews BROS!
Two great trombonists and friends team up for a power duo of trombone music and micro-brews. Meet the Brews Brothers, Jemmie Robertson and Bill Mann. We discuss the duo's name, commission projects, and future performances.
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Joseph Jefferson - a discussion of musical influences and a balance of genres
There are many trombone treasures to discover in this interview! Get to know Dr. Joseph Jefferson a bit in this episode. We learn about his musical influences from growing up going to church to his trombone professors instilling a great work ethic and the eagerness to continue to grow as a person...
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Meet Trombonist and Composer William Pagan-Perez
Meet the bass trombonist and composer William Pagan-Perez. It's an exciting discussion about growing up in Puerto Rico playing trombone and finding his voice as a composer through writing his first composition for his recital in graduate school at the University of Utah. (If you hear a dog…
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A Chat with Katy Jones, Principal Trombone of the Hallé Orchestra
Listen to this episode with Katy Jones, Principal Trombone of the Hallé Orchestra. We chat some about her life and background through becoming a pharmacist to principal trombone of major symphony orchestras in the UK. We go into great detail about the breathing technique, Buteyko. If you want to...
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Real Talk With Mark Davidson
On one HOT day in July in Salt Lake City at the International Trombone Festival I had the pleasure to catch up and meet Mark Davidson, We chatted about his latest album and he shares some new information hot off the press. Very exciting to sit down and learn a thing or two about his life and...
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A Conversation with Tony Baker
On this episode of Skills and Bones you will hear from Dr. Tony Baker, Professor of Trombone at the University of North Texas. We discuss his journey to success on both sides of the horn, classical and jazz, with a few other tidbits you may not get from some of his other interviews.
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Skills-and-Bones Career Panel Discussion with Matthew Neff, Bradley Palmer, and Chuck Capps
This episode was recorded live at ECU School of Music, Skills and Bones II, trombone event on March 25, 2023. Matthew J Neff and Bradley Palmer were our guest performing artists and clinicians. Chuck Capps was gracious enough to make the drive from Myrtle Beach to Greenville to join us for this...
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A Conversation with Dr. Renée-Paule Gauthier
On this epidsode I speak with Dr. Renée-Paule Gauthier from The Mind Over Finger Podcast. I came across all of her resources on her website and podcast episodes and I knew I had to have a conversation with her in hopes that the great things she is doing in her career will rub off on me (at least...
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Embouchures and Coffee Beans with Gabriel Dimartino
Growing up with a parent who is a professional in their field doesn't mean that it is immediate success for their children. On this episode I'm chatting with Gabriel Dimartino about growing up and how his hard work has paid off in his career. We talk about brass topics and embouchures, but not a...
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Coping with Nerves and a Conversation with Bruce Tychinski
Do you ever get nervous before playing. I know I get nervous when taking tests, in a crowded room with many people I don't know. Sometimes nerves have been a killer to a performance, like a degree recital or just get me side-tracked for a few measures and then snap out of it. As I get older…
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The Functional Musician, Austin Pancner
In this episode get to know Austin Pancner. Pancner has some great stories about how he found himself through failures. Along that path which helped mold him to what many followers know him as The Functional Musician.
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A Journey with Josh Bynum, Driven by Trombone
Take a listen to this episode as we listen to Josh Bynum get in the driver's seat and takes us on a journey that is driven by trombone.
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STS Founding Member Bradley Palmer
This epidsode I had the pleasure to interview Dr. Bradley Palmer and discuss the beginning days to the Southeast Trombone Symposium and more.
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Inspiration from Ganesh Om
Take a listen to this inspirational story with Ganesh Om. This is an interview with Ganesh that discusses how he "got back in the saddle" to play trumpet and that the pandemic (lock down) helped to open those doors again. His passion to play the trumpet is contagious and makes me want to go and...
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James Markey, Suzuki Brass, and More!
An interview with the bass trombonist of the Boston Symphony Orchestra, James (Jim) Markey. On this episode we discuss a few facts you may not know about Mr. Markey and how the Suzuki method has impacted his life.
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Kyra Sovrosnky on Suzuki Brass
On this epidsode of Skills and Bones I interview Kyra Sovronsky from Salt Lake City, Utah. She has a fabulous career on trumpet there and has also found her passion for Suzuki Brass. She discusses her career and the positive effects of Suzuki on brass students, the community, and how one can get...
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An Interview with Don Zegel.
An interview with retired Pershing's Own trombonist Don Zegel. He shares stories about growing up being exposed to the greats and other tells about his time in the Pershing's Own and the Florida Gulf Coast Symphony. Listen all the way to the end for his words of wisdom. It is great to have him…
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The Ultimate Music Business Summit
This is an interview with Garrett Hope and Arthur Breur from The Ultimate Music Business Summit. We talk about their careers, what the summit has to offer for musicians from college aged to the peaking professional - while searching for a few trombone treasures.
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The Versatile Trombonist
Dr. Dave Perkel was the lead trombonist of the Navy Commodores Big Band for 15 years, principal trombone of the Annapolis Symphony and former member of the Richmond Symphony and Air Force Ceremonial Brass. On this episode of Skills and Bones we discuss the importance of being a versatile…
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Imagination and Sound
On this episode I talk to band directors and beginning trombone players. There are two key concepts you need to think of when starting out and really the rest of your playing career. Imagine a great sound. Listen to the professionals and take inventory on how they sound. Next use the wind to...
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Trombone and F3 Nation
In episode 4, I am on the search for a few trombone treasures in an interview with Justin Isenhour. Dr. Isenhour is trombone professor at Winthrop University in South Carolina. We discuss trombone tips, F3 Nation and how it has impacted our lives.
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Interview with Denson Paul Pollard
On this episode of Skills and Bones, I interview Denson Paul Pollard, bass trombone of the Metropolitan Opera Orchestra and trombone professor at Indiana University. Paul and I discuss pathways in careers and also touch on what is similar in our own paths and those that are different. With all of...
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Care and Maintenance
In this episode I interview Scott Sweeney with Sweeney Brass in Raleigh, NC. Scott is quite the craftsman when it comes to taking care of your brass instruments. A lot of times the instrument you bring to the shop will come out just as good, if not better, as when it was brand new. Listen for…
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Skills and Bones: The Search for Trombone Treasures
Music education panel that consists of: Dr. Cindy Wagoner, Dr. Mitchell Lutch, John Boyd, Aaron Noë, and Jennifer Hutson. We discuss challenges of teaching trombone to middle school through high school students and close on the topic of is trombone gender specific.
About this show
Skills and Bones: The Search for Trombone Treasures This is a show for middle school and high school trombone students and beyond. Helpful tips for young inspiring trombonist, band directors and professionals. There are be pedagogical tips, stories from other musicians, and interviews sprinkled in from trombonist and other artists along the way.
Hosted by
Matthew Driscoll
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