My guest for this episode is Roger Ingram.  

Roger has been called one of the hardest swinging lead trumpet players of modern times. Roger has played with some of the past legends of Big Band, like Louis Belson, Woody Herman, and Maynard Ferguson. And Roger’s high-octane playing was a huge part of the unique sound of Harry Conick, Jr’s band for 20 years. But Roger is more than a player, he’s also an author, a passionate educator, and of course, the Mute Meister.  

Check out what Roger has to say about how it's a privilege to make living playing music, his daily routine, becoming an educator, learning from everyone you can, why you are your own best teacher, creating the best environment for a student's education, why you shouldn't care who's the best,   not doing things to draw attention to yourself, the demands of playing with Harry Conick, Jr., becoming a more conservative as a player, and so much more.  

So pour yourself a big glass, pull up a chair, and let the hang begin!

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Roger Ingram's homepage: http://www.rogeringram.com/

Get your mindfulness on with Jose: bit.ly/MindfulnessSecrets

Show your chops some love with Robinsons REmedies products: bit.ly/ChopLove

My guest for this episode is Kiku Collins.  

Kiku is an unstoppable force of nature and has made her unique mark in the entertainment industry. She’s toured the world with legendary performers like Beyonce and Gloria Gaynor, performed twice at The White House, and is as equally at home playing jazz as is she is throwing down the funk. Kiku is also a passionate advocate for those affected by cancer, lymphedema, and autism. And is without a doubt, the one and only Ninja Princess.  

Check out what Kiku has to say about growing up in New Jersey, finding success despite the stereotypes, learning to move while playing, why you should always audition your outfits before a gig, becoming an actress, being comfortable on big stages, important lessons from playing trumpet for Beyonce, the secret origin of the Ninja Princess, learning to live with cancer, being an advocate, advice for female trumpet players, and so much more.   So pour yourself a big glass, pull up a chair, and let the hang begin! 

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The not so secret lair of The Ninja Princess: https://kikucollins.com 

Find your Zen with Mindfulness Secrets: bit.ly/MindfulnessSecrets 

Show your chops some love with Robinson's Remedies products: bit.ly/ChopLove

My guest for this episode is Mike Cichowicz.  

Mike is a man on a mission. The son of the legendary Vincent Cichowicz, Mike has committed himself to ensure that the legacy of his father not only survives but thrives. But Mike is much more than just his father’s son. Chic has had a successful career in the world of rock and R&B and has played with the likes of Tower of Power, Rod Stewart, and Huey Lewis and the News. And his new World Trumpet Society is bringing an upgrade to the world of trumpet conventions.  

Check out what Mike has to say about keeping his father's legacy alive, the importance of listening, being influenced by Jerry Hey, the World Trumpet Society, father and son dynamics, baseball and cultural diversity, music as a form of communication, tips on mixing horn sections for live performances, and so much more.  

So pour yourself a big glass, pull up a chair, and let the hang begin! 

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Join The World Trumpet Society: https://worldtrumpetsociety.com/ 

Check out Tributosaurus: https://www.tributosaurus.com/home 

Learn about Vincent Cichowicz's methods: https://www.studio259productions.com/ 

Get your mindset right with Mindfulness Secrets: bit.ly/MindfulnessSecrets 

Show your chops some love with Robinson's Remedies products: bit.ly/ChopLove

My guest for this episode is Michael Bogart.   

Michael Bogart is a master of the pivot. Michael’s life has navigated a number of twists and turns that took him from the military to the road with Maynard Ferguson. After a 9 year stint as the lead trumpet for the legendary Tower of Power, Michael found himself on a journey back to the Navy, back to school, and back to his deeper spiritual calling. And now he’s preparing for a new chapter that has him heading back to Cali.  

Check out what Michael has to say about attending Interlochen, his path to playing with Maynard Ferguson, the road to addiction and his path out, musical lessons from nine years of playing lead trumpet in Tower of Power, bringing his life full circle, returning to a life in service of others, and so much more.  

So pour yourself a big glass, pull up a chair, and let the hang begin!

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Michael's music website: https://frumtrumpet.com/

Rabbi Shais Taub on abuse and addiction: https://youtu.be/IQDAu9-Y4pk 

Jose's teachings on mindfulness: bit.ly/MindfulnessSecrets 

Show your chops some love with Robinson's Remedies products: bit.ly/ChopLove

This is part two of my epic hang with the great Bobby Shew.

Bobby is such a fascinating man and has so much talent and insight that it’s impossible to fit everything into a single episode. 

In part 1, Bobby gave us a brief glimpse into some of the early experiences that shaped his approach to learning. In this episode, Bobby takes off the kid’s gloves and explains the science of teaching and trumpet. Prepare to have your mind blown.  

Check out what Bobby has to say about why his students need to read and study, the dangers of false data, trumpet teachers ego trips, the importance of the truth and science, new insights into breathing, sticking with science, the three-step process for developing musicians, the difference between being a trumpet player and being an artist, and so much more!  

So pour yourself a big glass, pull up a chair, and let the hang begin!

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Learn directly from Bobby: https://www.bobbyshew.com/home.html 

Recommended reading: http://bit.ly/ShewBreath

Get Jose's book on mindfulness: bit.ly/MindfulnessSecrets 

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My guest for this special two-part episode is Bobby Shew.  

Bobby Shew is the real OG (that’s Original Guru!) Bobby is an exceptionally creative improviser and a powerhouse lead trumpet player. But where his stellar talents truly shine is in his role as a problem solver. Bobby’s the guy the pros turn to when they run into chop problems or want to take their playing to the next level. Simply put, Bobby Shew is the man.  

Check out what Bobby has to say about his insatiable desire to learn, how breathing has always been a problem since childhood, developing along the pathway of creativity, learning to play the trumpet, why he has a library full of anatomy and psychology books, what talent really means, what the main talents a musician needs, fear of making mistakes, the importance of air, and so much more!  

So pour yourself a big glass, pull up a chair, and let the hang begin!

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Want to study with Bobby? Here's your chance: https://www.bobbyshew.com/home.html

More about the science of talent: https://amzn.to/3qGiAyi

Get Jose's book on mindfulness: bit.ly/MindfulnessSecrets 

Show your chops some love with Robinson's Remedies: bit.ly/ChopLove

My guest for this episode is Ryan Chapman.  

Ryan is a Miami-based trumpet player, arranger, composer, and educator. Known for his amazing power and control of the upper register of the trumpet, Ryan is more than a high-note jockey. Ryan is also a very insightful and intuitive teacher. Ryan has used his years of troubleshooting his own playing and equipment problems to create an effective approach that helps players of all levels make breakthroughs in their playing.   

Check out what Ryan has to say about staying busy during the pandemic, working on his arranging chops, writing his dissertation on the role of the glottis in trumpet playing, why relaxing your throat doesn't work, the importance of boiling a problem down to the essentials, finding the right equipment for the job, and so much more! 

So pour yourself a big glass, pull up a chair, and let the hang begin! 

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Ryan's homepage: https://ryanchapmantrumpet.com/

Ryan's dissertation: http://bit.ly/glottis

Get Jose's book"Mindfulness Secrets": http://bit.ly/MindfulnessSecrets

Show your chops some love with Robinson's Remedies: bit.ly/ChopLove

My guest for this episode is Paul Baron  

In the world of commercial trumpet playing, Paul is an A-lister. Paul has built a highly successful career as the go-to lead trumpet for the national touring shows of some of Broadway’s top hits. Paul has also authored two books that showcase his unique approach to creating consistency as well as his new book on Broadway trumpet excerpts. The first book of its kind.    

Check out what Paul has to say about how martial arts training has impacted his life, the need to become more efficient, creating consistency, keeping things fresh, the benefits and difficulties of working with local musicians on a national tour, his approach to warm-ups, why he wrote The Broadway Trumpeter, and so much more!  

So pour yourself a big glass, pull up a chair, and let the hang begin!

Show Notes

0:00 Intro 

1:49 The benefits of martial arts training 

10:20 The need to become more efficient 

16:02 Creating consistency 

22:51 How to not get bored 

30:09 Working with local musicians 

35:09 Paul's three warm-ups 

45:26 The backstory on writing The Broadway Trumpeter 

58:03 Gear up! 

1:14:41 Robinson's Remedies Rapid Fire Round!

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All things Paul: http://www.paulbaron.net/

Buy Paul's books here: https://qpress.ca/shop/?filter_author-composer=baron-paul

Get Jose's book "Mindfulness Secrets": https://josejohnson.com/mindfulness-secrets/

Show your chops some love with Robinson's Remedies: bit.ly/ChopLove  

My guest for this episode is Kate Amrine.  

Kate is a New York-based performer and educator. Besides being a gifted trumpeter, Kate is on a mission to give voice to those who are often overlooked. And whether it’s in her quest to commission and perform new music or her involvement with Brass Out Loud, Kate is a musical and social force to be reckoned with.  

Check out what Kate has to say about discovering a new love for the trumpet, technology challenges,  the mission of Brass Out Loud, the need for diversity in music, breaking through restrictions, bringing people together, her love for Broadway music, creating a platform for new and diverse composers, finding the right equipment, developing sound concepts, musical influences, the need for young musicians to learn real-world skills, and so much more.  So pour yourself a big glass, pull up a chair, and let the hang begin! 

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All things Kate: https://www.kateamrine.com/ 

Find out more about Brass Out Loud: https://www.brassoutloud.com/ 

Show your chops some love with Robinson's Remedies products: bit.ly/ChopLove 

Find your focus with mindfulness: https://josejohnson.com/mindfulness-secrets/

This episode takes us all the way to Tokyo for a hang with a player who soars so high that he is StratospERIC - the great Eric Miyashiro.  

Eric is a true force of nature. While Eric is an all-around talent on the horn, he is in a rare league of players when it comes to his control and power in the upper register of the trumpet. A top-call player and educator in Tokyo, Eric is a worldwide celebrity, particularly notated for his tributes to the music of Maynard Ferguson and Bill Chase. Plus he has some great stories!  

So check out what Eric has to say about growing up in Hawaii, being a self-taught player, the dream of being the world's greatest lead trumpet player, playing lead trumpet with Buddy Rich, rediscovering his chops, playing with injuries, what you should never do when you cut your lips, dialing in his equipment, how to pick the right horn and mouthpiece, and so much more.  

So pour yourself a big glass, pull up a chair, and let the hang begin!

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Eric Miyashiro's homepage: http://www.ericmiyashiro.com/

Show your chops some love with Robinson's Remedies: bit.ly/ChopLove

Master the mental game of life: https://josejohnson.com/mindfulness-secrets/