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 Blue Note Records. He emphasizes the changing nature of music marketing and the significance of live performances in building a career today.

This is the first of a series of excerpts of an interview I did with Chris. There is much more to come in the coming days. See below for details on accessing the interview in its entirety.

Episode highlights

00:11 The Trumpet's Role in Pop Culture

00:44 The Evolution of Music Promotion

03:32 Navigating the Music Industry

07:11 The Impact of Gatekeepers

08:11 Conclusion and Call to Action

**Mastery Is Within Reach. Will You Go For It?

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