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Brass Mastery... What does that even mean? There's always something to work on; something that can be done better. Some thing that wasn't perfect. And even if we achieve some level of success on a brass instrument - have we truly mastered it? It's always two steps forward, one step back, isn't it? making the idea of Brass Mastery truly elusive. But what if our instrument is not the thing we should be trying to master. Maybe there's more to Brass Mastery than playing higher, faster and louder ...
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Chris Botti offers his thoughts on the transformation of the music industry, focusing on the impact of streaming and the transition from traditional record labels to independent success. The conversation delves into the rise of podcasts as a new media frontier, highlighting increased democratization and shifting audience consumption habits. With ex…
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In this episode, the great Chris Botti discusses his journey through the music industry. He reflects on how the industry has shifted from needing record company approval to a more direct relationship with fans and promoters. The conversation covers his early days at Columbia Records, the importance of the trumpet in his image, and his transition to…
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In this final episode in the series featuring the great Vince DiMartino, Vince shares his insights from his musical journey, his inspirations, and the importance of passionate practice. He reflects on the impact of mentors and the unique atmosphere of his high school music program, the evolving role of technology in music education, and his persona…
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Continuing our series with Vince DiMartino, Vince discusses the transition and challenges of playing classical music from other genres, highlighting the importance of using the right methods, such as solfège. The conversation also delves into Vince’s days as a student at the Eastman School of Music, playing with iconic figures like Clark Terry, whi…
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**Mastery Is Within Reach. Will You Go For It? Follow Brass Mastery and stay updated via email every time a new episode is released at https://brassmastery.com In this episode, we explore the journey of mastering the trumpet with the great Vince DiMartino. Vince discusses the motivation behind continuous growth and helping others improve faster, em…
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**Mastery Is Within Reach! Follow Brass Mastery and stay updated via email every time a new episode is released at https://brassmastery.com Jeroen discusses his experiences and preferences between performing as a soloist and playing in an orchestra. He highlights the greater artistic freedom and personal satisfaction he finds in solo performance co…
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**Mastery Is Within Reach! Follow Brass Mastery and stay updated via email every time a new episode is released at https://brassmastery.com Our series with Jeroen Berwaerts continues. Today we’re talking about risks, and why taking risks is essential if we’re to master our instrument. The important thing is that you form a connection with the audie…
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**Mastery Is Within Reach! Follow Brass Mastery and stay updated via email every time a new episode is released at https://brassmastery.com We continue with our series of excerpts from an interview I did with the great Jeroen Berwaerts in 2020. You might hear some references to the issues of the day, i.e. Covid, but the heart and soul of this clip …
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**Mastery Is Within Reach! Follow Brass Mastery and stay updated via email every time a new episode is released at https://brassmastery.com Today we begin a series of excerpts from an interview I did with the great Jeroen Berwaerts back in 2020. As you may recall, the world looked quite different then, so we touched briefly on how he survived the p…
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**Mastery Is Within Reach! Follow Brass Mastery and stay updated via email every time a new episode is released at https://brassmastery.com In this third and final installment of my interview with Chris Coletti, Chris shares his thoughts on entrepreneurship, particularly as it pertains to musicians. Drawing from his own experiences and insights, we…
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**Mastery Is Within Reach! Follow Brass Mastery and stay updated via email every time a new episode is released at https://brassmastery.com We continue our conversation (recorded in 2021) with Chris Coletti, longtime member of Canadian Brass, and now professor at Ithaca College. In this segment, Christ shares the challenges and rewards of balancing…
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**Mastery Is Within Reach! Follow Brass Mastery and stay updated via email every time a new episode is released at https://brassmastery.com Today we hear from Chris Coletti, longtime member of the Canadian Brass. This interview was recorded way back in 2019, just a few weeks after Chris left his full-time post with Canadian. In this excerpt, Chris …
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In this final episode of our series featuring legendary trumpet player Sergei Nakariakov, Sergei discusses his unique practice routines, including the nine minutes on, six minutes off method developed by his father. Reflecting on his journey over the last 25 years, Sergei shares how his approach to practice has evolved, the importance of efficient …
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Adrenaline-Fueled Art: How Sergei Nakariakov Turns the "Wow" Factor Into Meaningful Experiences for His Audiences
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In today’s episode, Sergei discusses his approach to performing technically challenging pieces. Emphasized is the challenge of evoking an emotional response from the audience rather than impressing them with mere technical skill alone. Sergei shares personal experiences of abandoning certain arrangements that compromise musical integrity, specifica…
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Sergei tells us his first notes on the trumpet were “terrible”. But with practice, he got better. Seems like we’ve heard that before. He quickly developed into a virtuoso trumpeter with dedicated practice, and lots of perseverance! Follow Brass Mastery and stay updated via email every time a new episode is released at https://brassmastery.com This …
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Today we hear from the great Sergei Nakariakov. We will hear about his early interest in playing the trumpet, which was ignited by recordings of Timofey Dokshitzer that his sister brought from Moscow. Sergei reminisces about how these recordings, especially a Bach prelude, profoundly moved him and set him on the path to becoming a classical trumpet…
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Follow Brass Mastery and stay updated via email every time a new episode is released at https://brassmastery.com Just a quick update for you re: the podcast and what’s to come in the very near future! Be well, JN This is a public episode. If you’d like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit brassmastery.substa…
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