That's Not Spit, It's Condensation!

By Ryan Beach

What's That's Not Spit, It's Condensation! about?

“That’s Not Spit, It’s Condensation” is a weekly podcast with conversations and discussions about all things music. In it, we’ll peel back the layers of what makes great musicians great, hoping to inspire others to achieve their maximum potential.http://thatsnotspit.com

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That's Not Spit, It's Condensation! episodes:

06.05.2024
#181: Your Guide To Embouchure Changes On The Trumpet | Matt Vangjel
Reach out to [email protected] the fall of 2024, Matthew Vangjel will begin teaching at the University of Missouri Kansas City. Matthew Vangjel was previously the Julian R. and Sidney Nicolle Carruth Associate Professor of Trumpet at Louisiana State University in...
05.08.2024
#180: How To Win An Audition (And How To Play Low!) | Tony Prisk
Brandon Jochum mastered this podcast episodehttps://www.epiphanyrecordingstudio.com/Tony's YouTube channelhttps://www.youtube.com/@UCExbrtVAbwkjjprUPk4Sfxw Anthony Prisk joined The Philadelphia Orchestra as second trumpet in August 2013. He came from the Houston Symphony, where he was second trumpet for 11 seasons, and the New World Symphony, where...
04.24.2024
#179: Make Your Time In The Practice Room Meaningful With IISP | Joe Gray
Dr. Joseph Gray is the Associate Director of Bands and trumpet instructor at the University of North Alabama. Before coming to Florence, he served on the music faculty at the University of Alabama in Huntsville and as a noncommissioned officer...
04.10.2024
#178: Winning The Job In The President's Own | Ben Gunnarson
Ben Gunnarson is a trumpet player and music educator based in Los Angeles, California. He is currently Principal Trumpet of the Bay Philharmonic and also is a member of the Disneyland Band. After growing up in Frederick, MD, he earned...
03.27.2024
#177: Dan Carson | My Road To The Chicago Symphony
Daniel Carson comes to the CSO after previously holding the position of principal bass at the Alabama Symphony Orchestra from 2013-16, and having performed with numerous other American orchestras, including those in Atlanta, St. Louis, Minnesota and Kansas City.Carson was...
03.13.2024
#176: Wiff Rudd | How To Practice The Trumpet
Wiff Rudd began teaching trumpet and serving as Brass Area Coordinator at Baylor University in 2002. Previous teaching posts include Oklahoma Baptist University and the University of Arkansas. A founding member of Rhythm & Brass, he is also an active...
02.28.2024
#175: Jesse Cook | How to Practice the Trumpet
Dr. Jesse Cook has been hailed by Fanfare Magazine as a trumpeter with “technical surety, a shining tone, dynamic control, a smooth legato, and real imagination.”Dr. Cook is the Assistant Professor of Trumpet at the University of Central Florida and...
02.14.2024
#174: Stephen Wadsack | Audition Preparation
Stephen M. Wadsack serves as the Instructor of Trumpet and director of Wright State University's Jazz Studies program offerings. In addition to his responsibilities with the trumpet studio and jazz studies, Stephen teaches courses in music history, coaches chamber music...
01.31.2024
#173: Micah Reinharz | Audition Preparation
As the current Principal Trumpet of the Evansville Philharmonic Orchestra and graduate student in trumpet performance under John Rommel at Indiana University, Micah's career and studies in music have prepared him to succeed professionally at a high level of musicianship....
01.17.2024
#172: Ben Wright | How To Practice The Trumpet
Benjamin Wright joined the Boston Symphony Orchestra trumpet section in July 2002 as fourth trumpet. From 2006 to 2009, he was acting assistant principal trumpet of the BSO, and in 2010 became second trumpet of the BSO, where he occupies...
01.03.2024
#171: Kevin Paul | Audition Preparation
SFC Kevin Paul grew up in Los Angeles, California, and is currently a member of The U.S. Army Band “Pershing’s Own” in Washington, D.C. He performs with the Ceremonial Band and Herald Trumpets. In 2018, Paul became a founding member...
12.20.2023
#170: Scott Belck | How To Practice The Trumpet
Dr. Scott Belck currently serves as the Director of Jazz Studies and Professor of Music at the University of Cincinnati’s College-Conservatory of Music (CCM) where he directs the CCM Jazz Orchestra and teaches applied Jazz Trumpet.He is a founding member...
12.06.2023
#169: Peter Bond | How To Practice The Trumpet
Peter Bond was a section trumpeter at the Metropolitan Opera for 28 years. Prior to the Met, he was Principal Trumpet of the New Mexico Symphony (1987-82) and a busy freelance musician in Atlanta (1980-87). The focus of Mr Bond’s...
11.22.2023
#168: Jesse Cook | Audition Preparation
Dr. Jesse Cook has been hailed by Fanfare Magazine as a trumpeter with “technical surety, a shining tone, dynamic control, a smooth legato, and real imagination.”Dr. Cook is the Assistant Professor of Trumpet at the University of Central Florida and...
11.08.2023
#167: Stephen Wadsack | Recital Preparation
Stephen M. Wadsack serves as the Instructor of Trumpet and director of Wright State University's Jazz Studies program offerings. In addition to his responsibilities with the trumpet studio and jazz studies, Stephen teaches courses in music history, coaches chamber music...
11.05.2023
Where Have I Been?
That's Not Spit, It's Condensation YouTube Channel:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTArW5x8ByXeRlxdhFPzMsw/In this episode, I'm sharing where I've been and where we're going!Support the Show.
10.22.2022
#166: 5 Thoughts About Audition Preparation
In this episode, I'm sharing 5 thoughts I wrote down in my audition journal when preparing for the St. Louis principal trumpet audition:You have to be effective before you can be efficientI've learned things that will make me better at...
10.14.2022
#165: Preparing to Audition for the St. Louis Symphony
In this episode, I wanted to share my audition process, some of the tough parts during the process of preparing, and two reasons why I think my audition process was successful, even though I haven't auditioned yet.Support the Show.
05.25.2022
#164: Kevin Fitzgerald
Our sponsor: Houghton Hornswww.houghtonhorns.com"Efficient and Effective Audition Preparation" Ebookwww.ryanbeachtrumpet.com/bookTrumpet Comparison Videowww.youtube.com/watch?v=tKfzx4t1IJEThe GOLD Method appwww.ryanbeachtrumpet.com/gold-method-appBrandon Jochum's websitewww.epiphanyrecordingstudio.comKevin's websitewww.kevinfitzgeraldconductor.comSupport the Show.
05.18.2022
#163: Mary Elizabeth Bowden
Our sponsor: Houghton Hornswww.houghtonhorns.com"Efficient and Effective Audition Preparation" Ebookwww.ryanbeachtrumpet.com/bookTrumpet Comparison Videowww.youtube.com/watch?v=tKfzx4t1IJEThe GOLD Method appwww.ryanbeachtrumpet.com/gold-method-appBrandon Jochum's websitewww.epiphanyrecordingstudio.comSupport the Show.
05.12.2022
#162: Jamie Whitmarsh
Our sponsor: Houghton Hornswww.houghtonhorns.comClick here to get a *free* blog post about audition preparation!www.ryanbeachtrumpet.com/bookTrumpet Comparison Videowww.youtube.com/watch?v=tKfzx4t1IJEThe GOLD Method appwww.ryanbeachtrumpet.com/gold-method-appBrandon Jochum's websitewww.epiphanyrecordingstudio.comJamie Whitmarsh linkswww.a103productions.comwww.a103marching.comwww.jamiewhitmarsh.comSupport the Show.
05.04.2022
#161 What Justifies Our Work?
Our sponsor: Houghton Hornswww.houghtonhorns.comClick here to get a *free* blog post about audition preparation!www.ryanbeachtrumpet.com/bookTrumpet Comparison Videowww.youtube.com/watch?v=tKfzx4t1IJEThe GOLD Method appwww.ryanbeachtrumpet.com/gold-method-appBrandon Jochum's websitewww.epiphanyrecordingstudio.comSupport the Show.
04.27.2022
#160: Karen Donnelly
Our sponsor: Houghton Hornswww.houghtonhorns.comTrumpet Comparison Videowww.youtube.com/watch?v=tKfzx4t1IJEThe GOLD Method appwww.ryanbeachtrumpet.com/gold-method-appClick here to get a *free* blog post about audition preparation!www.ryanbeachtrumpet.com/emailBrandon Jochum's websitewww.epiphanyrecordingstudio.comFollowing three successful seasons (1996-1999) as Acting Principal Trumpet of the National Arts Centre Orchestra, Karen Donnelly was unanimously appointed...
04.20.2022
#159: David Koch
Our sponsor: Houghton Hornswww.houghtonhorns.comTrumpet Comparison Videowww.youtube.com/watch?v=tKfzx4t1IJEThe GOLD Method appwww.ryanbeachtrumpet.com/gold-method-appClick here to get a *free* blog post about audition preparation!www.ryanbeachtrumpet.com/emailBrandon Jochum's websitewww.epiphanyrecordingstudio.com David Koch earned his master’s degree from the Schulich School of Music at McGill University, studying under Paul Merkelo....
04.13.2022
#158: How To Practice Your Instrument (Theoretically)
Our sponsor: Houghton Hornswww.houghtonhorns.comTrumpet Comparison Videowww.youtube.com/watch?v=tKfzx4t1IJEThe GOLD Method appwww.ryanbeachtrumpet.com/gold-method-appClick here to get a *free* blog post about audition preparation!www.ryanbeachtrumpet.com/emailBrandon Jochum's websitewww.epiphanyrecordingstudio.comSupport the Show.
04.06.2022
#157: Aaron Witek
Our sponsor: Houghton Hornswww.houghtonhorns.comThe GOLD Method appwww.ryanbeachtrumpet.com/gold-method-appClick here to get a *free* blog post about audition preparation!www.ryanbeachtrumpet.com/emailBrandon Jochum's websitewww.epiphanyrecordingstudio.comAaron's biowww.aaronwitek.com/Support the Show.
03.30.2022
#156: Tommy Dobbs
Our sponsor: Houghton Hornswww.houghtonhorns.comThe GOLD Method appwww.ryanbeachtrumpet.com/gold-method-appClick here to get a *free* blog post about audition preparation!www.ryanbeachtrumpet.com/emailBrandon Jochum's websitewww.epiphanyrecordingstudio.comTommy's biowww.tommydobbspercussion.com/biographySupport the Show.
03.23.2022
#155: Audition Prep, Dealing with Burnout, and More | Q and A
Our sponsor: Houghton Hornswww.houghtonhorns.comThe GOLD Method appwww.ryanbeachtrumpet.com/gold-method-appClick here to get a *free* blog post about audition preparation!www.ryanbeachtrumpet.com/emailQuestions covered in this Q and A episode:How do you organize your practice when you have one month to learn 30 excerpts?Does learning another...
03.16.2022
#154: Valerie Sly
Our sponsor: Houghton Hornswww.houghtonhorns.comThe GOLD Method appwww.ryanbeachtrumpet.com/gold-method-appValerie Sly currently serves as principal horn of the Alabama Symphony Orchestra. She previously held positions as principal horn of the West Virginia and Adrian (Michigan) Symphony Orchestras, and in summer 2021, joined the...
03.09.2022
#153: Joe Cooper
Our sponsor: Houghton Hornswww.houghtonhorns.comThe GOLD Method appwww.ryanbeachtrumpet.com/gold-method-appVirtual Equipment Consultationhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NfDOyZXRiXwDr. Joseph Cooper joined the dynamic and accomplished brass studios at Oklahoma State University as the Assistant Professor of Trumpet in Fall 2019. He teaches applied trumpet lessons to music performance...
03.02.2022
#152: Why Deliberate Practice is Necessary
Our sponsor: Houghton Hornswww.houghtonhorns.comThe GOLD Method appwww.ryanbeachtrumpet.com/gold-method-appVirtual Equipment Consultationhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NfDOyZXRiXwSupport the Show.
02.23.2022
#151: The 1%
Our sponsor: Houghton Hornswww.houghtonhorns.comThe GOLD Method appwww.ryanbeachtrumpet.com/gold-method-appKathleen Costello has served as Principal Clarinet with the Alabama Symphony Orchestra since 2006. Since joining the orchestra she has appeared as soloist with the renowned clarinetist David Shifrin, in addition to appearing as...
02.16.2022
#150: Andy Stetson
Our sponsor: Houghton Hornswww.houghtonhorns.comThe GOLD Method appwww.ryanbeachtrumpet.com/gold-method-appDr. Andrew Stetson maintains a versatile career as a performing artist, clinician, educator, and scholar. As an orchestral musician, he has performed with the Alabama Symphony, Albany Symphony (NY), Boston Philharmonic, Colorado Music Festival...
02.09.2022
#149: Logan Chopyk
Our sponsor: Houghton Hornswww.houghtonhorns.comThe GOLD Method appwww.ryanbeachtrumpet.com/gold-method-appTrombonist Logan Chopyk is a proud San Diego native, having moved back home recently after over a decade of university study (UCLA ’08, Northwestern ’10, Indiana University ’15). Mr. Chopyk is a seasoned orchestra...
02.02.2022
#148: Brett Bellomy
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01.26.2022
#147: Jared Rodin
Our sponsor: Houghton Hornswww.houghtonhorns.comVirtual equipment consultation videowww.youtube.com/watch?v=NfDOyZXRiXwJared Rodin has been Principal Trombone of the ICO since 1985, and last appeared as soloist in 1993, presenting the premier of “Morph” by Ken Kugler. Active in commissioning and presenting new works, Jared...
01.19.2022
#146: Jason Dovel
Our sponsor: Houghton Hornswww.houghtonhorns.comwww.jasondovel.comA versatile performer on the modern trumpet, Baroque trumpet, and Renaissance cornetto, Jason Dovel joined the University of Kentucky School of Music faculty in 2013, where he is currently associate professor of trumpet. At UK, his responsibilities...
01.12.2022
#145: Demondrae Thurman
Our sponsor: Houghton Horns www.houghtonhorns.com Demondrae Thurman is professor of music in euphonium and chair of the Brass Department at the Indiana University Jacobs School of Music. Thurman has an outstanding international reputation as a euphonium soloist, having performed in Europe, Asia,...
01.05.2022
#144: BONUS: Dvorak 9 with Michael Krall
Our sponsor: Houghton Hornswww.houghtonhorns.comIn this episode, we're doing something a little bit different..Michael Krall (the program director for WBHM and our guest from episode #130) and I are discussing what makes the second movement of Dvorak's 9th symphony great, and...
12.29.2021
#143: It's a Mindset!
Our sponsor: Houghton Hornswww.houghtonhorns.comLearn more about the offer mentioned in the beginning here:https://www.mysynchrony.com/mmc/Y41955789003 years already?!? It's gone by fast. Thank you to all who listen. It means more than you can know. Hopefully this discussion of the book "Mindset" by...
12.22.2021
#142: David Cohen
Our sponsor: Houghton Hornswww.houghtonhorns.comDavid Cohen is the Associate Principal Trumpet of the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra. He joined the MSO in 2013 after playing Principal Trumpet with the Tucson Symphony Orchestra for three seasons. Outside of the MSO, Mr. Cohen has...
12.15.2021
#141: Peyden Shelton
Our sponsor: Houghton Hornswww.houghtonhorns.comHoughton Horns virtual equipment consultation video -Equipment consultationDr. J. Peyden Shelton has emerged as an accomplished performer, teacher, and clinician throughout the United States. In 2014, he was the winner of the National Trumpet Competition's Graduate...
12.08.2021
#140: Michael Mergen
Our sponsor: Houghton Horns - Use code "Mergen" for 10% off all trumpet accessorieswww.houghtonhorns.comHoughton Horns virtual equipment consultation video -Equipment consultationKnown for his strong and beautiful sound, Mergen is currently a member of the trumpet/cornet section of “The President’s Own”...
12.01.2021
#139: Scott Leger
Our sponsor: Houghton Hornswww.houghtonhorns.comUse these codes at checkout!hornspit1221 = $300 gift card with the purchase of any new horn over $3000casespit1221 = $50 gift card with the purchase of any new horn case over $400mouthpiecespit1221 = $10 gift card with...
11.24.2021
#138: So Good They Can't Ignore You
Our sponsor: Houghton Horns - Use code "recipe" at checkout for 10% off the purchase of one "Recipe for Success" book for horn. More info in the episode! Code is valid through December 3rd.www.houghtonhorns.comSample virtual equipment consultation video:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NfDOyZXRiXwThis episode is...
11.17.2021
#137: Jesse Cook
Our sponsor: Houghton Horns - Use code "recipe" at checkout for 10% off the purchase of one "Recipe for Success" book for horn. More info in the episode! Code is valid through December 3rd.www.houghtonhorns.comwww.jessepatrickcook.comDr. . Jesse Cook is the Assistant...
11.10.2021
#136: Patrick Oliverio
Our sponsor: Houghton Horns - Use code "recipe" at checkout for 10% off the purchase of one "Recipe for Success" book for horn. More info in the episode! Code is valid through December 3rd.www.houghtonhorns.comOliverio Studies - https://oliveriostudios.com/new/In this episode, we're...
11.03.2021
#135: Karen Houghton and Janet Nye
Our sponsor: Houghton Horns - Use code "recipe" at checkout for 10% off the purchase of one "Recipe for Success" book for horn. More info in the episode! Code is valid through December 3rd.www.houghtonhorns.comKaren Houghton has been a private horn...
10.27.2021
#134: Dave Dash
Our sponsor: Houghton Hornswww.houghtonhorns.comHoughton Horns TMEA videoswww.youtube.com/houghtonhornsWith playing hailed as "invigorating and clear" by Naples Daily News, Yamaha Artist David Dash performs in orchestras and chamber music concerts across the United States. David is the Assistant Professor of Trumpet at...
10.20.2021
#133: PDSA
Our sponsor: Houghton Hornswww.houghtonhorns.comPlan, Do, Study, Act articlePDSA, or Plan-Do-Study-Act, is an iterative, four-stage problem-solving model used for improving a process or carrying out change.Support the Show.

What's That's Not Spit, It's Condensation! about?

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That's Not Spit, It's Condensation! episodes:

#181: Your Guide To Embouchure Changes On The Trumpet | Matt Vangjel

#180: How To Win An Audition (And How To Play Low!) | Tony Prisk

#179: Make Your Time In The Practice Room Meaningful With IISP | Joe Gray

#178: Winning The Job In The President's Own | Ben Gunnarson

#177: Dan Carson | My Road To The Chicago Symphony

#176: Wiff Rudd | How To Practice The Trumpet

#175: Jesse Cook | How to Practice the Trumpet

#174: Stephen Wadsack | Audition Preparation

#173: Micah Reinharz | Audition Preparation

#172: Ben Wright | How To Practice The Trumpet

#171: Kevin Paul | Audition Preparation

#170: Scott Belck | How To Practice The Trumpet

#169: Peter Bond | How To Practice The Trumpet

#168: Jesse Cook | Audition Preparation

#167: Stephen Wadsack | Recital Preparation

Where Have I Been?

#166: 5 Thoughts About Audition Preparation

#165: Preparing to Audition for the St. Louis Symphony

#164: Kevin Fitzgerald

#163: Mary Elizabeth Bowden

#162: Jamie Whitmarsh

#161 What Justifies Our Work?

#160: Karen Donnelly

#159: David Koch

#158: How To Practice Your Instrument (Theoretically)

#157: Aaron Witek

#156: Tommy Dobbs

#155: Audition Prep, Dealing with Burnout, and More | Q and A

#154: Valerie Sly

#153: Joe Cooper

#152: Why Deliberate Practice is Necessary

#151: The 1%

#150: Andy Stetson

#149: Logan Chopyk

#148: Brett Bellomy

#147: Jared Rodin

#146: Jason Dovel

#145: Demondrae Thurman

#144: BONUS: Dvorak 9 with Michael Krall

#143: It's a Mindset!

#142: David Cohen

#141: Peyden Shelton

#140: Michael Mergen

#139: Scott Leger

#138: So Good They Can't Ignore You

#137: Jesse Cook

#136: Patrick Oliverio

#135: Karen Houghton and Janet Nye

#134: Dave Dash

#133: PDSA