Rex Richardson on High Notes, Finding Your Niche, Commissioning New Pieces and Much More!

By jamesdnewcomb | December 7, 2022 |

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…

Fred Radke Reminisces on His Time Playing With the Great Harry James

By jamesdnewcomb | November 28, 2022 |

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What Keeps Vince Dimartino Motivated to Get Better at Trumpet?

By jamesdnewcomb | November 2, 2022 |

Welcome to the show! Today we return to the podcast archives and feature the great Vince Dimartino. What you’ll hear in this episode: -James recounts an unfortunate experience podcast interview, and have something positive came of it.…01:30 -What keeps Vince Dimartino motivated to get better on trumpet?…17:30 -Why the trumpet is not musical; the instrument…

No Compromise: Sergei Nakariakov Discusses His Practice Habits and Mindsets, Timofei Dokschizer’s Legacy and Much More.

By jamesdnewcomb | October 10, 2022 |

I had the honor of interviewing the great Sergei Nakariakov a few years back, and enjoyed it so much I wanted to play it again on the Trumpet Dynamics podcast for the benefit of new listeners who may not have heard it the first time around. It’s also for the benefit of the older listeners…

Bernie Adelstein Recounts His Beginnings on Trumpet and Boots on the Ground Experience with the Cleveland Orchestra!

By jamesdnewcomb | October 3, 2022 |

Today we hear from the late, great Bernard Adelstein, former principal trumpet with the Cleveland Symphony Orchestra. Recorded in 2016, this is one of the highlights of my first days producing the podcast. I’m sure you’ll love it, and glean much from it! What you’ll hear in this episode: -“One of the marvels of the…

A Brief History of the Shofar and Its Use in Biblical and Modern Liturgy with Jeremy Montagu. [Podcast Archive]

By jamesdnewcomb | September 26, 2022 |

The…shofar shall sound? It wasn’t the cylindrical thing of beauty we call a trumpet today that the great apostle was speaking of in his famous line to the church in Corinth. It was most likely a shofar, a horn made from the horn of a ram, or a goat, or an antelope, or a kudu.…

“The Last of the Great Masters”: Zig Kanstul Remembered by Biographer R. Dale Olson. [Podcast Archive]

By jamesdnewcomb | September 19, 2022 |

Opening with one of my favorite poems of all time, The Cremation of Sam McGee, this episode is devoted to the relentless pursuit of excellence, even when especially when the going gets tough. This is a replay from 2016 of my interview with R. Dale Olson, biographer of the late, great Zig Kanstul, founder of…

Freak Lip Injury Forces Change in Career, Perspective on Trumpet’s Role in Finding Our Calling in Life.

By jamesdnewcomb | September 12, 2022 |

“Let yourself be silently drawn by the strange pull of what you really love. It will not lead you astray.” –Rumi Beth Peroutka had a seemingly unlimited future in front of her. Blessed with a musical upbringing, and an indomitable desire to succeed in whatever she did, she appeared to be on an unstoppable course…

Small Town Trumpet Prof Shares Personal Injury Experience, and Why We’re So Afraid to Talk Openly About Musical Injuries.

By jamesdnewcomb | September 6, 2022 |

In this episode, Javian goes in-depth regarding some of the challenges he’s faced on the mental side of the horn, and why a change of scenery was exactly what the doctor ordered when it came to successful music making! In this conversation with Javian Brabham, you’ll discover: -The arts scene in southern Georgia, northern Florida…

James Ackley Shares How Enthusiasm Trumps Inexperience, Why Happiness is Within, and Tips for Peak Musical Performance!

By jamesdnewcomb | August 22, 2022 |

While visiting family in Columbia, SC recently, I was able to connect with James Ackley, trumpet professor at the U. of South Carolina, and a highly sought-after player in the local region. It’s always a treat to do an interview in-person, rare as they are, and this one didn’t disappoint. I know you’ll enjoy hearing…