This week we hear from the Principal trumpet player of the Cleveland Orchestra, Michael Sachs.

In this week's episode we speak with trumpeter Evan Taylor

Welcome to the channel! We’re dedicated to helping trumpet players learn how to make a living at the trumpet and hear from professional players who are doing it. In addition to this podcast, we are writing a book called The Modern Trumpeter, A Guide to Building a Versatile and Successful Career. This book will be available at the end of 2026. With insights and stories from dozens of professional trumpet players working in jazz, classical, commercial, and military settings, this book gives you the tools, mindset, and insider knowledge to turn your talent into a sustainable career. Insights, stories and behind the scenes of the music industry are provided by the likes of Wayne Bergeron, Bobby Shew, Bria Skonberg, Bijon Watson, Marcus Printup, Glen Marhevka, Dave Richards, Jay Webb, Jerry Hey, Brian MacDonald, Kiku Collins, and many more!

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In today's episode of the Modern Trumpeter, we speak with Dave Richards.

In today's interview we talk with up and coming trumpeter,  Grace Fox. 

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In this week's episode of the Modern Trumpeter Podcast, we sit down with Lorenzo Trujillo. He currently is assistant principle trumpet for the US Army Band Pershing's Own and is a former member of the Dallas Brass, Frankie Valli and a host of others.

 In this week's episode of the Modern Trumpeter Podcast, we get to speak with Randy Brecker of the Brecker Brothers. Learn how he got his start and the road to the formation of one of the most recognizable jazz groups in the late 20th century. 

 In this week's episode of the Modern Trumpet Podcast, we sit down with Glen Marhevka of Big Bad Voodoo Daddy to hear about his career and how he got started with one of the most well know swing bands in history. 

Craig Taylor is a trumpet freelancer and contractor in the Washington DC area. He is the trumpet player and contractor for the National Theater as well as Ford's Theater. He studied at East Carolina University with Vince dimartino before Working full-time for Disney World and a show called blast. after years of touring with them, he found his way to New York and played on Broadway for a time before landing in the Washington DC area.

In this week's episode, we hear about his experience with family, how he's risen the ranks, and his approach to balancing life as a freelancing musician

 In today's short story of modern Trumpeter podcast, Mitch Cooper talks about his journey of getting into the Disneyland band from the All-American College band. 

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