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 [...]

Be still the cockles of my old bitter heart- that nearly brought tears.
Wow.
I posit a question to you, the trombone community, and tangentially address Allen’s question:
HOW, as artists, teachers, humans, and musicians, do we/you convey to our students and the public en masse, that MUSICALITY, and specifically lyric playing of the sort demonstrated [...]

Don’t miss trombone virtuoso, Mr. Bill Watrous, this Saturday at California State University, East Bay.
Rarely do you get the opportunity to hear a world class musician playing and giving advice “in your backyard” for FREE.
This event is graciously sponsored by Mr. Dick Akright at A&G Music, coordinated by Mr. Dean Hubbard, and hosted by [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

You have no problems.
I have no problems.
It’s too easy to get overwhelmed, overloaded, pessimistic, and want to just “check out.”
Don’t know what I’m talking about? (Must be nice to be an alien)
For the rest of us, it’s the daily journey, challenge, and effort to keep on “keepin on” and make progress– in your life, [...]

I finally get it. One of the best things about playing in the YouTube Symphony was the chance to collaborate and be coached by Mr. Ian Bousfield, solo trombonist with the Vienna Philharmonic.
His constant urging for more precision in articulation and rhythmic accuracy not only helped me with some issues I’ve had in my own [...]

How do you get to Carnegie Hall? Upload, Upload, Upload
Eep.
Ok, I admit it, I WAS SKEPTICAL. C’mon, Google + YouTube and a “global” symphony picked by pros and regular Joe’s?

It turned out to be one of the best groups I’ve played with, and I learned much more than I could have possibly hoped for during [...]

Made it to NYC, quick 4-5 hr nap and it’s go time!
I really should have taken a photo- it’s a neat feeling (even when you’re flying coach) to approach the baggage carousel and see “that guy” with the sign is actually waiting for YOU.
OK, it’s probably petty, but it’s the little things that are nice- [...]

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