Rex Richardson on High Notes, Finding Your Niche, Commissioning New Pieces and Much More!
Going back to the archives for you, this time featuring an interview with the great Rex Richardson!
What you’ll hear in this episode:
-How childhood asthma caused Rex to “stumble” into playing trumpet…03:45
-The #1 influence in Rex’s development as a trumpeter…09:40
-How playing in the extreme high register at a young age affected Rex’s playing on a physiological level…14:30
-A degree in anthropology is about as useful as a degree in music performance…18:00
-Previous non-musical experiences suddenly become relevant when you find your groove…21:00
-The importance of cultivating a niche in your success as a performer (who gets paid)…33:00
-How you know when you’ve done your job as a musician…38:40
–Plus whatever your discerning ears deem worthy of your time and interest…
Resources mentioned:
Trumpet Dynamics episode w/ Denny Edelbrock, Rex’s first teacher