Following some big questions raised by Matthew Bragstad, Tim Riordan and Tony Boorer I've been tempted into some big answers!

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Time for a more lighthearted podcast following some fantastic questions!

I'm having an existential crisis, and I don't think I'm alone.

As a well-documented solo competition sceptic, I felt it important to discuss this matter, particularly as a solo competition in my name has just been announced! If you are interested, you can find out more here:

https://getzen.com/gazette/2020/12/22/getzen-announces-first-annual-ian-bousfield-internation-tenor-trombone-solo-competition/

Behind every form of beautiful human expression are we going to find a mathematical formula? And, where Margaret Thatcher got it wrong with the unions; she should have listened to musicians and looked at management structures in self-governing orchestras. Enjoy!

Parameters. How do we judge what is good and what is bad, and how does this lead to some countries thinking they produce better brass players than the others?! Choice of bell metal, and which way around should a section sit.

Tune in to learn about hissing noises when you play and more ghost busting, plus the distance classes I've been doing.

What would great conductors of yesterday make of our current situation? Playing wet or dry, and how to cope long-term in an orchestra (if we ever get back into one! Haha!). Hope you enjoy!

I was so grateful for all of your input. Here are some of my thoughts on the 1st batch of questions! More to come.....

A very personal account of the time leading up to leaving London and some insights into my life in Vienna.