Episode 3 of The Instrument Makers Podcast!I speak with Yuexin and Miles about the state of instrument-making in the US. Miles now runs the last and only brass instrument factory (O'Malley) in America that still makes everything from scratch, and is among the biggest left, ever since Conn-Selmer left the scene, another topic of discussion. And Yuexin, in addition to working at O'Malley Instruments, is a diverse instrument maker herself with experience in machining, making violins, and playing (and hopefully one day) making a banjo! I'm honored to have them on the podcast this week.

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O'Malley Instruments Website: https://www.omalleymusicalinstruments.com/

Yuexin's Website: https://www.chenlytools.com/

I'm excited to have Jeff Tripoli and Sam Fishman on today's episode. They are both amazing percussionists/drummers who have collaborated together on a few projects. They have a knack for exploring sounds, whether that means making field recordings, or making something just for their own needs.

The launch of my video podcast series where I invite guests from the instrument making world to come and chat about topics that aree important and relevant to them. In this episode, I have Rhea Burdick and Jesse Kenas Collins (from Brightwood Projects) to chat about instrument taxonomy and culture. I previously featured each of them in previous Instrument Makers episodes.

Rhea: https://youtu.be/v0_G3ONeG5U

Jesse: https://youtu.be/pygqI4oDxG8