All Episodes

Ahmad Baset Azizi: An Afghan-born American trumpeter whose life journey is a remarkable testament to resilience, courage, and selfless service

Will Leathers: Principal Trumpet of the Nashville Symphony Orchestra and the Santa Fe Opera, on auditions, collaborations, his new album, and his goals for the future.

Ammiel Bushakevitz: A celebrated pianist, collaborative artist, and chamber musician whose journey through classical music has taken him across six continents.

Jasmine Choi: A major globally celebrated flautist, international soloist, orchestral musician, and faculty at Indiana University, and her impact on the world of classical music.

Rob Schwimmer: Thereminist, composer, pianist, vocalist and Haken Continuum player whose worked with countless artists from Simon and Garfunkel to the New York Philharmonic

Michelle DiBucci: Deep insights from a cross-genre composer, artistic innovator, and professor of music and drama at the Juilliard School

Frederica von Stade and Jake Heggie: Two humble titans of opera and music on their musical friendship - Powerful nuggets of wisdom and heartwarming stories!

Karl Schagerl and Jack Burt: An Austrian instrument-making legacy in conversation with a leading trumpet educator on innovation, mentorship, and musical community

Chris Gekker and Eric Ewazen: From Eastman classmates to lifelong collaborators—on the esteemed "Colchester Fantasy", the craft of composition, and a fantastic example of performer/composer collaboration

Amy Scurria and Ryan Gardner: A multi-award winning composer in discussion with Professor of Trumpet at UC Boulder on building connections, understanding, and highlighting the power of embracing autism in music

Dan Locklair: Esteemed American Composer, Organist, and Educator - on finding your way in the world of music

Ryan Gardner and Tomislav Spoljar: Two world class trumpet performers/pedagogues/leaders discussing the organization, community, and impact of the upcoming International Trumpet Guild Conference in Crotia

Jan Swafford returns with his profound insights into the personal lives of composers of the Classic to the Modern eras

Chris Gekker: The versatile trumpet performer, author, and pedagogue at the University of Maryland School of Music

Jan Swafford Returns: The master biographer and composer on the intricacies of the Baroque, and thoughts on his own compositions. (Guaranteed, he has stories about the masters you haven't heard yet!)

Frøydis Ree Wekre: Horn Virtuoso, Legendary Teacher, and Trailblazer in the Oslo Philharmonic Reflections - On performance, pedagogy, international competitions, and a life dedicated to music

Christoph Hartmann: Oboist of the Berliner Philharmoniker and Instructor at the Freiburg Musikhochschule - "Live Your Dreams"

Deborah Rutter, Part 1: Insights from the arts executive of the LA Chamber Orchestra, Seattle Symphony, Chicago Symphony, and Kennedy Center

Ron Ramin and Portia Kamons on SEVENTEEN: Giving Voice to a Generation by Composing a Musical Response to the Parkland Tragedy

Selina Ott: The History Making and Award Winning International Trumpet Solo and Recording Artist

Bob Malone: The Internationally Respected Instrument Designer and Builder - On Craft and Kaizen

Gene Scheer and Jake Heggie: Librettist and Composer, both Luminaries of Contemporary Opera on the Collaborative Nature of their Art

John Gibson: Director of the Center for Electronic and Computer Music @ Indiana University, Internationally Respected Composer, and Inspirational Pedagogue (they call him Coach!)

Tom Morris: Long-time chief executive leader of The Cleveland Orchestra and the Boston Symphony Orchestra, and international consultant, lecturer, teacher, and writer

Jerry Hey: The Multi-Grammy Award Winning LA Studio Trumpet Artist and Song Arranger

Ashley Hall-Tighe: World-Class Trumpeter, Pedagogue, and Life Coach - On Balancing Music, Wellness, and Life

Louise Pollock: The Remarkably Hard Working, Award Winning Professor of Trombone at the Hochschule für Musik Hanns Eisler in Berlin: "If I Can Do It, You Can Do It Too."

Anne Midgette, Veteran Washington Post Critic, and Greg Sandow, composer, educator and former Entertainment Weekly critic, in a deep dive into music, critique, and audience engagement

Imogen Whitehead: Trumpet Solo Artist and Principal Trumpet of Britten Sinfonia and Guest Principal Trumpet of the London Symphony Orchestra, Aurora Orchestra, and English National Opera

Friedemann Immer: The Master of Period Trumpets and the Baroque, with more than 200(!) performances of Bach's Second Brandenburg Concerto

Jennifer Hamady, Part 1: The World-Class Vocalist, Teacher, Coach, Councilor, Psychologist, and Author

Mark Scatterday, Conductor of the Eastman Wind Ensemble, Part 1: A life in conducting and training the next generation of professional musicians

Frederica von Stade & Martin Katz, Part 1: An Opera Icon and Renowned Collaborative Pianist, Reflecting on a Lifetime of Musical Collaboration, Teaching, and Artistic Growth

Impromptu Session with Wes Nance of Eastman and Rochester Philharmonic: "Whinnies and Winners: A Trumpeter's Journey Beyond Mahler"

Jeffrey Biegel, Part 1: International Concert Piano Artist and Educator - His thoughts on Music, Innovation, and Overcoming Adversity

Ed Carroll, Part 1: Mastering Music from All Angles - A "conductor, teacher, student, iconoclast, improviser, director, new music enthusiast, symphony musician, soloist, chamber musician"... and more!

Clayton Haslop, Part 1: The Virtuoso Violinist - His life as an LA studio musician, and his relentless and creative fight against focal dystonia.

Claar ter Horst: The Expert on German Lieder - "Working diligently, refining like a diamond, achieving freedom like a bird, listening with all your senses, and, above all, being amazed like a child."

Nina Yoshida Nelsen: An International Opera Star, Artistic Director at the Boston Lyric Opera, and President of the Asian Opera Alliance - Redefining what it means to be an opera singer

Leonard Slatkin: The Multifaceted Maestro and His Legacy in Music, Literature, and Life

John Rubinstein, Part 1: Scoring for Movies and TV to Winning a Tony: A Journey Through Music, Acting, and Hollywood's Golden Age

Elias David Moncado, Part 1: International Award-Winning Violist, hailed as 'one of the biggest talents of his generation'

Frederica von Stade, Part 1: The world-class opera singer, recitalist, concert artist, and philanthropist: Sing from the heart!

Micah Killion, Part 1: Performer, Researcher, Educator, Arts Administrator, and Former Air Force Band Trumpeter: On Efficient Practice and Learning

Miguel Harth-Bedoya, Part 1: Emmy Award Winning Conductor, Music Director Laureate of the Fort Worth Symphony and Director of Orchestral Studies at Baylor University

Kevin Mayse, Part 1: Trumpet Instructor, Ensembles Director, and Department Chair of the exciting program at Riverside City College

Jon Armstrong, Part 1: The Highly-Creative and Innovative Jazz Saxophonist, former LA Freelancer, Bandleader, Composer and current Professor of Jazz Studies and Commercial Music at Idaho State University

Matilda Lloyd, Part 1: The International Trumpet Soloist, Philanthropist and Podcast Host!

Lynn Larsen, Part 1: Personnel and Orchestra Manager of the Boston Symphony Orchestra

Richard Antoine White, Part 1: The highly inspirational Professor of Tuba at The University of New Mexico, Principal Tubist of the New Mexico Philharmonic and Santa Fe Symphony, and author. Listen in to his incredible story!

Katharina Kegler, Part 1: The Versatile Piano Pedagogue and Dozentin at the Freiburg Hochschule für Musik

David Bilger: Former Principal of the Philadelphia Orchestra, and Trumpet Professor at Northwestern University and the Curtis Institute of Music

Andreas Neubronner, Part 1: The multi-Grammy Award winning recording producer of the San Francisco, London, Vienna (and more!) Symphonies

Nick Norton: The inspirational, huge-hearted former Principal Trumpet of the Utah Symphony

Bill Williams: International Trumpeter, Former Dean of the New World Symphony, and Optimal Performance Coach!

Chad Goodman, Bonus Room: The wave-making, entrepreneurial, and successful conductor, educator and author (and trumpet player!)

Chad Goodman, Part 2: The wave-making, entrepreneurial, and successful conductor, educator and author (and trumpet player!)

Chad Goodman, Part 1: The wave-making, entrepreneurial, and successful conductor, educator and author (and trumpet player!)

William Leathers and Carlos Jiménez Fernández, Bonus Room: Principal Trumpet of the Nashville Symphony and Principal Trombone of the New York City Ballet, both recent graduates and friends from Juilliard

William Leathers and Carlos Jiménez Fernández, Part 2: Principal Trumpet of the Nashville Symphony and Principal Trombone of the New York City Ballet, both recent graduates and friends from Juilliard

William Leathers and Carlos Jiménez Fernández, Part 1: Principal Trumpet of the Nashville Symphony and Principal Trombone of the New York City Ballet, both recent graduates and friends from Juilliard

Amy Sanchez, Bonus Room: The highly diverse full-time LA freelancer and educator whose sound you've heard in your favorite movies!

Amy Sanchez, Part 2: The highly diverse full-time LA freelancer and educator whose sound you've heard in your favorite movies!

Amy Sanchez, Part 1: The highly diverse full-time LA freelancer and educator whose sound you've heard in your favorite movies!

Aaron Williamon and Jason Evans, Bonus Room: Cutting edge research in the psychology of performance at the Royal College of Music in London.

Aaron Williamon and Jason Evans, Part 2: Cutting edge research in the psychology of performance at the Royal College of Music in London.

Aaron Williamon and Jason Evans, Part 1: Cutting edge research in the performance psychology at the Royal College of Music in London

Daniel Spreadbury, Bonus Room: Blending Music, Literature, and Tech into a Fast Paced Career in Notation Software Development

Daniel Spreadbury, Part 2: Blending Music, Literature, and Tech into a Fast Paced Career in Notation Software Development

Daniel Spreadbury, Part 1: Blending Music, Literature, and Tech into a Fast Paced Career in Notation Software Development

The Seraph Brass, Bonus Room: The Powerful and Elegant, World-Renowned Brass Ensemble.

The Seraph Brass, Part 2: The Powerful and Elegant, World-Renowned Brass Ensemble.

The Seraph Brass, Part 1: The Powerful and Elegant World-Renowned Brass Ensemble.

Jörg Widmann, Bonus Room: World Recognized Composer, Clarinetist, and Conductor - Current Composer-in-Residence for the Berlin Philharmonic!

Jörg Widmann, Part 2: World Recognized Composer, Clarinetist, and Conductor - Current Composer-in-Residence for the Berlin Philharmonic!

Jörg Widmann, Part 1: World Recognized Composer, Clarinetist, and Conductor - Current Composer-in-Residence for the Berlin Philharmonic!

Anne Midgette, Bonus Room: Former Music Critic and Reviewer for the Washington Post & New York Times

Anne Midgette, Part 2: Former Music Critic and Reviewer for the Washington Post & New York Times

Anne Midgette, Part 1: Former Music Critic and Reviewer for the Washington Post & New York Times

Jock Ellis, Bonus Room: America's Jazz/Rock/Studio/Classical Trombonist - and Voice Over Expert!

Jock Ellis, Part 2: America's Jazz/Rock/Studio/Classical Trombonist - and Voice Over Expert!

Jock Ellis, Part 1: America's Jazz/Rock/Classical Trombonist - and Voice Over Expert!

Carol Jantsch, Bonus Room: The Inspirational and History Making Orchestral and Solo Tubist

Carol Jantsch, Part 2: The Inspirational and History Making Orchestral and Solo Tubist

Carol Jantsch, Part 1: The Inspirational and History Making Orchestral and Solo Tubist

Mari Tyvand & Mal Layne, Bonus Room: Two inspiring up-and-coming musicians tackling challenges and achieving their dreams!

Mari Tyvand & Mal Layne, Part 2: Two inspiring up-and-coming musicians tackling challenges and achieving their dreams!

Mari Tyvand & Mal Layne, Part 1: Two inspiring up-and-coming musicians tackling challenges and achieving their dreams!

Gábor Tarkövi, Bonus Room: One of the most revered trumpet players and pedagogues of his generation.

Gábor Tarkövi, Part 2: One of the most revered trumpet players and pedagogues of his generation.

Gábor Tarkövi, Part 1: One of the most revered trumpet players and pedagogues of his generation.

Gene Pokorny, Bonus Room: The Legendary Orchestral Tubist of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra

Gene Pokorny, Part 2: The Legendary Orchestral Tubist of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra

Gene Pokorny, Part 1: The Legendary Orchestral Tubist of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra

Morten Lauridsen, Bonus Room: American Composer, Educator and National Medal of Arts Recipient

Morten Lauridsen, Part 2: American Composer, Educator and National Medal of Arts Recipient

Morten Lauridsen, Part 1: American Composer, Educator and National Medal of Arts Recipient

Ludwig Holtmeier, Bonus Room: Music Theorist, Piano Player, and Rector of the Freiburg Hochshule für Musik

Ludwig Holtmeier, Part 2: Music Theorist, Piano Player, and Rector of the Freiburg Hochshule für Musik

Ludwig Holtmeier, Part 1: Music Theorist, Piano Player, and Rector of the Freiburg Hochshule für Musik