It’s the quick (and unofficial) launch of my new podcast:

(submitting the formal RSS feed to iTunes today, but available now)
Meeting with Masters: Thoughts on Music with people who don’t suck.

Purpose:

Share the life stories and musical insights of outstanding musicians, craftsmen, repair technicians, music businessmen, creative professionals, and people that impress me, with the world.
Provide an [...]

Look out! “Meeting with Masters, or Thoughts on Music with people who don’t suck” is coming soon!
Artwork candidate
The premiere episode to feature Mr. Alex Iles, Los Angeles studio trombonist, pedagogue, orchestral musician, and inspiring human.
Recorded episodes to come include:Mr. Rod Gilfry – 30 year career as an international Operatic Baritione, star of South Pacific’s National [...]

Where the heck are the videos you promised?
Hi there!
Sigh- technology is fun and challenging. I’m running out now to play with the Four Tops, and am having some difficulties with the website. All will b fixed by Monday.
Please visit DrJ YouTube Channel to see the videos until I get them, and the sample [...]

I hope that you’ve had an outstanding year, and are ready to relax, recharge, and have a great summer! It has been a privilege to assist your child in their musical development this year, and I would like to thank you for that opportunity.
I am available for private instruction this summer, and would love the [...]

Steven Witser dies at 48; L.A. Philharmonic’s principal trombonist – Los Angeles Times
The loss of a stellar player, teacher, and human: Steven Witser.
I did not have the pleasure of knowing Mr. Witser personally, but I do have several close friends and colleagues who were students and friends of his–through which, I have learned greatly.
The picture [...]

Working with the fabulous Scott Johnson to get a new logo in place for Bonehead Music.
I originally planned to have a trombone bell in place of the head (kind of like the Pixar lamp), but am thinking that his artwork is so good that I’ll keep it as is, and have the bone bell [...]

Easter gig done: Happy Easter everyone!
I’m running to the airport and testing the ability to Mobile Blog (moblog) in preparation for my jaunt to Carnegie Hall.
Thinking of traveling only with a Zoom H2 recorder, a Flip Mino HD, and my iPhone.
I’ll capture plenty of clips of the blog and to kick off the [...]

Bonehead Heads to Carnegie Hall – Thank you for your support!

Voting ends tonight at midnight- so get out there and send some musicians to Carnegie Hall!
Cost: $0.00, No Registration, Time: 60 Seconds

Holiday gift guide 2008: What are the best last minute gifts for any musician, and/or aspiring brass player? Metronomes, Stands, Lubricants, and downloadable music.