John Raymond – Trumpet Rising Star and personal mentor – joins me to discuss music awards, defining success, finding your musical voice, being in the moment, and how music isn't about YOU.

Steve Lyman – rhythmic genius and Instagram drumming sensation – joins Tanner Guss to discuss his 10 year journey with meditation, the relationship between meditation and therapy, how to honor tradition and yourself, sabotaging joy, and coffee.

Pedro Segundo – world renowned percussionist and sound wizard – joins Tanner Guss to discuss jam session culture, making meaningful connections, enjoying the process, and practicing positivity.

Jake Gold joins Tanner Guss to discuss the value of musical variety, finding the moment, moving to a new scene, and dodgeball.

Angie Petty joins Tanner Guss to discuss turning down opportunities, her experience in music school, goal setting, receiving criticism, and sexism.

Jamison Ross joins Tanner Guss to discuss taking control of your life, the balance between art and entertainment, and building deeper empathy and connection with others.

Jonathan De La Cruz joins Tanner Guss to discuss relearning how to play the trumpet, self identity, elevating people, having better conversations, and letting go of the need to sound good.

Zach Mama joins Tanner Guss to discuss decision making, moving to a new scene, digging for knowledge, cooking, and how everything we learn in life can and should influence our music.

Alicia Wrigley joins Tanner Guss to discuss the struggles of music school, prioritizing non-musical pursuits, accessing your higher self, grad student life, and sexism.

Matthew Kilby joins Tanner Guss to discuss healthy goal setting, comparison, the pressure of mastering everything, and seeing a therapist.