On this episode you will get to meet John Covelli out of St. Louis. He works in a 9-5 job and like many trombone players or musicians keeps at it. He continues to learn in the practice shed and his love of the trombone has brought us a new app through the assistance of technology and apps. We learn more about how and why the app was developed. Also, we get to know John and what it's like working and keeping up the chops and gigging with his band. What a fun chat!

Please check out his resources!

Mike Lake shares some nice stories about his journey and how the alto trombone suits him as a musician. Make sure to check out all of his products such as method books, originial compositions and many talks with some of the jazz greats.

https://musicsavvy.com/

This episode Christopher Bassett, the bass trombonist of the San Francisco Symphony Orchestra, talks about being a musician first. He gives great advice about being the best version of yourself while being a musician and playing whatever instrument you play. As always if you have something to share here on this platform please contact us at [email protected]

Check out all of the great things Mr. Bassett is doing: https://www.cbtrombone.com/

Host: Matthew Driscoll

Cohost: Bruce Faske

Happy Holidays everyone!

During the pandemic musicians were able to meet more online and it made for a challenging time, but also fruitful time to make connections that otherwise may not have happened if we were all in our everyday lives of working or being students. Our guest today falls in this category. I was looking personally for works by women composers for a recital I was working on and found Samanthan Hogan's work, Mill Creek Trombone Concerto. There are clever, meaningful, and quirky melodies that stand out and I thought to myself I am going to do this one. So I let her know and met on zoom. I learned then that my now co-host Bruce Faske premiered the piece and I was the 2nd or 3rd person to play it. Since - the piece has been fully orchestrated and premiered by the trombonist Gavin Carney in Minnesota the fall of 2024 and has become a composer in demand.

On this episode Sam talks about how she caught the composing bug at an early age and how she equally loves to play and teach trombone. Please Enjoy!

• • This episode features trombonist Hillary Simms. She has accomplished a lot in a short time and I personally look up to her. She has so many pedagogical ideas that she shares with us and on her social media platforms. A side note; I was feeling cheeky when introducing her because I had been teaching a young euphonium student that likes to play the Canada National anthem, so forgive me for not being absolutely 100 percent correct with my geography. Either way take a listen and before you do I have a few things I am thankful for in 2024.
  • New friendship and partnership Bruce Faske
  • Friends and new connections sharing their stories, experiences, and knowledge with me on this platform.
  • So much support from the music and trombone community through career struggles this year! I cannot thank you enough!
  • For my family especially my girls (wife and daughters) who support all of my ideas and practice routines.
  • AND to all of you who listen and support this show.
  • Enjoy this episode with Hillary Simms.

  https://www.hillarysimmstrombone.com/about

I went back to my roots on this one - going solo and talking one on one with a trombone friend. Meet Dr. Anthony Williams as he speaks about some of his major influences as a musician. He shares some pedagogical views about trombone, being a musician, and takes us into what it might be like studying in his studio at the University of Northern Iowa. He is passionate about commissioning and playing new and different works with a fusion of styles for trombone. Williams can be seen playing in a big band, jazz combo or symphony orchestra throughout the calendar year.

https://www.anthonywilliamstrombone.com/

This episode has been in the works for a little over 3 years now. My original intention was to meet the members of Brass Against and talk to the brass players about the band and all kinds of other topics. I followed up on the message about 2-3 months ago and I received a response. (I was one happy camper) They said, "Frank will do it!" So then I began researching Frank Cohen. After falling into that rabbit hole I discovered, Frank has done a lot! He's a member of Brass Against and he currently is lead trombone/soloist with Arturo O'Farrill and the Afro Latin Jazz Orchestra, with Willie Colon, and is a member of the High and Mighty Brass Band. Mr. Cohen has great life experiences as a musician that we can all learn from, maybe some can relate to, but most of all we have found another trombone treasure!

https://rathtrombones.com/robert-kaip-loves-his-rath-2/

https://www.highandmightybrassband.com/

Do you ever come across an artist or person not in your field and just think very highly of them? For me there are some athletes, motivational speakers, teachers, maybe a few actors, and for this particular episode is Hailey Brinnel. When I first listened to her albums, I was extremely impressed with her trombone playing, singing, and songwriting. I was instantly a fan. It is these types of interviews I get to do where I feel like a fan and am so gracious they give up some of their time to share their story and knowledge in music and trombone.

Visit Hailey's website: https://www.haileybrinnel.com/

This is the first episode with a co-host. Bruce Faske from episode one of this season has agreed to join me on the search for trombone treasures during season 5. Here is our first collaboration interviewing trombonist, educator, and entreprenuer, Nikki Abissi. We learn about Nikki growing up with tips she's learned along the way about trombone, teaching, and life in general. I hope you enjoy!

Nikki's website: https://www.nikkiabissi.com/

Season 5 is here. Enjoy the first episode with Dr. Bruce Faske, the new trombone professor at the University of Alabama. Plus you just might be hearing more from with on this podcast as the season unfolds. His life experiences early on brings a unique prospective to his teaching strategies. Take a listen!