Welcome to Part 2 of my interview with Vinnie Ciesielski!

Before I say anything else, let me point out that the link I share to access the show notes during the episode is incorrect. The show notes for this episode are https://trumpetdynamics.com/trumpetvinnie2. I believe I left out the number 2 during the interview because I initially planned to have this be one giant episode, but wisely chose to break it into two parts.

And what a part this is. Vinnie and I dove deep into the "why" of playing trumpet. The "How" tends to be rather superficial, which is why I don't have much interest in podcasts like that.

But the "why" is what gets me excited, and Vinnie surely did not disappoint with his insightful comments in this one.

Enjoy!

What you'll hear in this episode:

-More in-depth dialogue on the "good day and great day" concept...05:05

-The need for healthy lifestyle for success on trumpet and overall quality of life...08:30

-Self-loathing equates to loathing your environment...13:30

-Why and how Vinnie has played with a rare condition that causes loss of feeling on the left side of his body...17:20

-If you can feel your face, you're ahead of the game!...25:00

-Shame is a wasted emotion...32:00

-Keeping things real regarding the importance of trumpet...36:00

-Adapting to radically changed physicality, and thoughtfully losing weight so it stays off...43:30

-Music a salve for tremendous joy and intense loss...53:45

-Are we "called" to trumpet?...58:45

-A father's offhand comment while watching TV proves prophetic...01:03:30

-Plus whatever your discerning ears deem worthy of your time and interest...

Resources mentioned:

Vinnie's website

My Fitness Pal app

Trumpet Dynamics podcast with Beth Peroutka

About the Guest:

Attending Towson University in Maryland, Vinnie Ciesielski majored in music performance on trumpet, which he has played professionally for over 50 years.

Since coming to Nashville in 1992, Vinnie has played on thousands of recordings with artists such as Lyle Lovett, Travis Tritt, Tracy Byrd, Smokey Norful, Tanya Tucker, Glenn Frey, T.D. Jakes, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Bad Company, Gregg Allman, Kirk Franklin, Queen Latifah, Yolanda Adams, Donnie McClurkin, Israel Houghton, Demi Lovato, Grace Potter, Delbert McClinton, Alison Krauss, Taylor Swift, The Clark Sisters, Thomas Rhett, Nuno Betencort, Marcus Scott (Tower of Power) Steven Tyler, Vince Gill, Michael McDonald, Keb Mo, Johnny Taylor, Bobby Blue Bland, Via Con Dios, Martina McBride, Don Was, Zac Brown Band, and many more.

He has performed live with artists such as Bruce Springsteen, Gladys Knight, Kid Rock, Keith Richards, Jimmy Buffett, Paul Simon, Sting, Tony Bennett, Glenn Frey, Don Henley, Kenny Rogers, Shelby Lynne, The Temptations, The Four Tops, The O’Jays, Aretha Franklin, Percy Sledge, Shawn Colvin, Eddie Floyd, Booker T. and the MGs, Vince Gill, Amy Grant, Bob Hope, Frankie Valli, Sheryl Crow, Adrian Belew, Bruce Hornsby, Michael McDonald, Carrie Underwood, Jennifer Nettles and The Beach Boys.

He has also appeared on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno,, Late Night with David Letterman, Conan O’Brien, Jimmy Kimmel, Good Morning America, The Today Show, The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon, CBS New Years Eve Bash, The Road, SoundStage, Disney and Universal TV specials, Nashville Now, Music City Tonight, Austin City Limits, Grand Old Opry, Rosie O’Donnell, Ellen’s Really Big Show, Crossroads, The Dove Awards and The Stellar...

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