I got such great questions from Bill Stanley and Ingrid van Ooosterhout that I've done a whole podcast just based on them. See a brief list of the questions below. Hope you enjoy!

Excerpt Preparation

Solo Competitions

Commissioning New Works

Talent from Britain and the Netherlands

Practice Routines for Amateurs

In this episode I try to look at this thorny subject from everybody's perspective. The composer, the conductor, the colleagues and, of course, us, the trombones.

And now, for Part II of the interview with Rex Martin! Get ready for a big one. Part I, interesting as it was, was more of a friendly chat. I was astonished at how directly and precisely Rex answered my technical questions in Part II. Also look out for a couple of funny moments!

In this episode I cover the following questions sent in by you great people out there!

00:25 How do you ensure you nail everything the way you hear it in your head?

10:25 My feelings about the importance (or lack thereof) of a daily routine

19:05 How does one keep the passion for music and practice alive when having to work full time?

27:10 Dealing with the different approach conductors bring and what has changed over the years

Hope you enjoy, and if you have a question yourself, get in touch at www.ianbousfield.com!

First in the series, Heroes of Pedagogy🏅🎙🎧, a short list of people who I believe are the most important influences in brass teaching. What better place to start than with the great Rex Martin? This interview was so epic that it will be released in two parts. Stay tuned for Part II!

We all love the individual identity of musical organisations. But can tradition sometimes just be an excuse for technical weaknesses and protectionism?

Style is something often discussed in relation to music. But what is it?

Playing the New Year's Concert with the Vienna Philharmonic was an incredibly special experience for me. Tune in for a glimpse into what it is like from the inside!

Here are a few of my thoughts on an issue that is relevant to all of us.

Tune in to hear my experience with nerves, my thoughts on dealing with nerves and at the end my practical checklist for dealing with nerves. Hope it helps!