My guest for this episode is Melvin Jones.  

Melvin is an inspirational man. As the trumpet professor at the historic Morehouse College, Melvin is dedicated to using his keen analytical mind and practical world experience to not only help his students become better trumpet players but also fulfill the Morehouse motto and live a life of distinction. Plus, dude can flat-out play!  

Check out what Melvin has to say about the rich history of Morehouse College, living up to a historic legacy, the impact of Tyler Perry, why every gig is important, his approach to teaching trumpet, separating instinct from control, the impact of heritage and culture on playing the trumpet, mouthpiece size, the most common problem for trumpet players, teaching players to become more consistent, the Black Gold Orchestra, and so much more!  

So pour yourself a big glass, pull up a chair, and let the hang begin! 

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00:00:00 Intro 

00:02:33 The rich history of Morehouse College 

00:12:59 Living up to a historic legacy 

00:19:37 The impact of Tyler Perry 

00:22:13 Why every gig is important 

00:26:16 His approach to teaching trumpet 

00:34:23 Separating instinct from control 

00:40:36 The impact of heritage and culture on playing the trumpet 

00:44:12 Mouthpiece size 

00:48:51 The most common problem for trumpet players 

00:53:04 Teaching players to become more consistent 

01:03:51 The Black Gold Orchestra 

01:15:13 Sound Off! With Melvin Jones 

01:18:37 Geared Up! With Melvin Jones 

01:23:06 Robinson's Remedies Rapid Fire Round