Kellin Hanas is an up and coming star in the trumpet world. We discuss her social media presence and growth, her background in jazz, music education and much more. Learn more about Kellin and her career as a trumpet player, and her plans for the future.

 In this week's short story, Brian recounts one of his first major gigs in Spain and the tiger that was a part of the show. 

 In this week's episode of the Modern Trumpeter Podcast, we get to sit down with Mitch Cooper, the Lead Trumpet for the Disneyland Band and Big Band Voodoo Daddy. Mitch tells us about his background and how he ended up getting both of these jobs as a trumpet player. 

Bob Malone has been one of Yamaha's top instrument technicians and designers, with his specialty being in the trumpet. He has designed the Xeno series as well as helped develop horns for Bobby Shew, Wayne Bergeron and many others. In this episode he talks about his journey from freelance work into instrument repair and design. 

Episode 1 – Brian MacDonald: Life in the Airmen of Note 

In our very first episode of The Modern Trumpeter Podcast, we sit down with Brian MacDonald, trumpet player with the United States Air Force’s premier jazz ensemble, the Airmen of Note. Brian shares his journey from college trumpet studies to winning a spot in one of the top military jazz bands in the world. We talk about the audition process, what day-to-day life looks like as a professional military musician, and the unique opportunities and challenges that come with serving as both an artist and an airman. 

If you’ve ever wondered what it takes to land a career in a military ensemble—or what the gig really looks like beyond the stage—this conversation offers valuable insights for students, educators, and aspiring professionals alike.