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In This Interview: Liesl Whitaker Interview Date: July 1, 2020 Guest Web Address: https://lieslwhitaker.com Highlights, Items of Interest, & Influences: Liesl talks about her impending retirement, which actually happened the 1st of October, just before this release. She also talks about her time with the Army Blues, the Jazz Ambassadors, Diva, being a lead player, and managing life with kids. My L...

In This Interview: Me! Larry Powell Interview Date: September 28, 2020 Highlights, Items of Interest, & Influences: In a cool turn of the tide I was interviewed by Luis Carlos of Trumpet Player Portugal. It was fun being on the other side of the microphone for a bit and to get to tell a bit of my story. My Links: www.powellmusic.net www.studiohfl.com www.patreon.com/studiohfl Email me at larry@pow...

In This Interview: Robert Rother Interview Date: May 25, 2020 Guest Web Address: https://mnozilbrass.at/en/ Highlights, Items of Interest, & Influences: Robert talks about how he is managing during the pandemic, his time with Mnozil, who some of his favorite artists are, and his absolute favorite pastime, which is tennis! You’ll get a great idea of who he is beyond his persona within Mnozil. My Li...

In This Interview: Trent Austin Interview Date: June 16, 2020 Guest Web Address: www.austincustombrass.biz Highlights, Items of Interest, & Influences: Trent talks about moving his business from the Boston area to Kansas City and the transition to a bit slower lifestyle. He also talks about moving to 100% online during the COVID pandemic. He also talks about the quality of BBQ in the midwest and t...

In This Interview: The S.E. Shires Trombone Team Samantha Lane Alexis Smith James Monaghan Interview Date: September 18, 2020 Guest Web Address: www.seshires.com Highlights, Items of Interest, & Influences: In this interview I talk to the brains behind the amazingly successful team that is responsible for the design, marketing, production, and more with the S.E. Shires Company from Boston, MA. Gue...

In This Interview: Caleb Hudson Interview Date: May 13, 2020 Guest Web Address: www.hudsontrumpet.com www.canadianbrass.com www.music.unt.edu Highlights, Items of Interest, & Influences: -Member of Canadian Brass -University of North Texas -Sergei Nakariakov -Richard Byrd -Vince DiMartino -Interlochen -Ray Mase -Mark Gould Guest links to books, recordings, etc. www.canadianbrass.com My Links: www....

In This Interview: Ricky Riccardi Interview Date: June 29, 2020 Guest Web Address: www.louisarmstronghouse.org Highlights & Items of Interest: -He’s a reformed pianist -Louis Armstrong House -Byron Stripling -Bria Skonberg Guest links to books, recordings, etc. What A Wonderful World: The Magic of Louis Armstrong’s Later Years (2011) Heart Full of Rhythm: The Big Band Years of Louis Armstrong (202...

In This Interview: Guest Name: Allen Vizzutti Allen is one of the true icons of the trumpet world. An amazing player, composer, and an overall really great guy! From this May 14, 2020 interview you'll hear Allen discuss some of his time at Eastman, how he approaches composition, and some great pedagogical insights. Guest web address: www.vizzutti.com Guest teacher/colleague/schools mentions Vince...

In This Interview: Guest Name: George Carpten IV George is a bright young star in the trumpet world. A talented musician and educator, you'll hear him tell about his path as a student at the University of Tennessee/Knoxville, to now teaching at Northern Kentucky University. Guest teacher/colleague/schools mentions Cathy Leach, Livingston Fitzgerald, Scott Belck, Alan Siebert, University of Tenness...

Greg Wing shares stories about his time working with great artists like Buddy Rich, Tony Bennett, Natalie Cole, Frank Sinatra, Tom Jones, & Wayne Newton. He shares his journey from Morehead State to IU to Vegas and back to Morehead. You'll understand that as much as he loves playing, teaching is where it's at for him. Enjoy this interview from May 11, 2020

Deanna is a brilliant musician and entrepreneur. You'll hear a bit about what she's done over her career with developing educational programs to now teaching at Arizona State University. Enjoy our interview from May 6, 2020.

Phil Snedecor reflects on the state of trumpet during the pandemic, his group the Washington Brass, teaching at the Hartt School of Music, and some great pedagogy! Enjoy this interview from May 8, 2020

Captain Bryan Sherlock, USMC, Assistant Director of The President's Own! Bryan and I go way back to Star of Indiana, Butler University, and he was in my wedding. Now, he's slightly more famous than me and that's ok! Enjoy this short interview with Bryan.

My May 5, 2020 interview with Metropolitan Opera Orchestra trumpeter Peter Bond. Peter retired shortly after this interview. Some amazing insight into the workings of the Met pit, and some really great pedagogy shared here. Please enjoy!

Conn-Selmer Artist Morris Northcutt in an interview with studioHFL host Larry Powell, May 2020. The full video version is available for Patreon subscribers. Consider becoming a subscriber to this podcast at www.patreon.com/studiohfl and get some cool benefits in return for your support.

Byron Stripling interview with Larry Powell, June 19, 2020 via Zoom. This audio extracted from the video. You can access the video by becoming a Patreon subscriber and contributing to the financial aspect of developing content such as this.

Mr. Chopsaver himself, Dan Gosling gives great insight into the creation of Chopsaver. He tells it like it is with the marketing challenges he's encountered and the perseverance it takes to get a product to today's mass market.

Paul Mergen is a terrific tuba player living in Indianapolis and a colleague of mine at the University of Indianapolis. In this interview Paul talks about his training, his time in The President's Own, and now his transition to the midwest.

An absolute icon in the brass world, Joe Alessi joined me for an interview and it may be one of the few times I've felt really nervous! I may sometimes ask awkward or stupid questions, but Joe gives great answers to everything I threw at him. Enjoy!

Abbie is a legend beyond a doubt. An amazing talent and the kind of persistence I think a lot of people would like to have. Her story goes way beyond Munich and you'll enjoy hearing about it.

Mark and I spent over two hours chatting one day while he was visiting the University of Tennessee. Mark has some really great insight into many things and he shows his knowledge and passion for music in this interview. This is the 2nd of 2 parts, so you may want to listen to Ep. 49 first.

Mark and I spent over two hours chatting one day while he was visiting the University of Tennessee. Mark has some really great insight into many things and he shows his knowledge and passion for music in this interview. Be sure to catch the entire interview by following up with Ep. 50!

Steve is a beast of a player, but one of the nicest people you’ll ever get a chance to talk to. This is one of the few episodes where some mouthpiece talk happens, and I’m ok with that! Enjoy this November 23, 2019 interview with Steve.

Rex is the man. Anyone who's heard him play knows this. He's committed to excellence in performance, and also in teaching. Enjoy this September 1, 2019 interview!

You’re not going to meet a more energized and positive person than Nancy. Yes, she broke the glass ceiling in the trumpet section of the President’s Own, but that doesn’t define her. Her passion for teaching, playing, and using her skills as a therapist are part of what make her a truly wonderful person.