Bold as Brass Podcast

A nosy trombonist (Melissa Brown) chats to fellow brass professionals about their careers, how they got there, and what music they'd happily put in the bin. In this episode trombonist, educator, and orchestral administrator Pete Freeman tells us about his passion for education, about how comedy links to music, and about his online resources at The Trombone Place. All episodes recorded during COVID...

A nosy trombonist (Melissa Brown) chats to fellow brass professionals about their careers, how they got there, and what music they'd happily put in the bin. In this episode trumpet player Keith Douglas tells us about growing up in a musical family, about his time playing with Mad Caddies, King City, and Mariachi el Bronx, and what he does when he's not playing music. All episodes recorded during C...

A nosy trombonist (Melissa Brown) chats to fellow brass professionals about their careers, how they got there, and what music they'd happily put in the bin. In this episode David Blackadder, a trumpet player specialising in historical performance, tells us about growing up in brass bands, about finding your niche, and about his newest venture: Blackadder Baroque Brass. All episodes recorded during...

A nosy trombonist (Melissa Brown) chats to fellow brass professionals about their careers, how they got there, and what music they'd happily put in the bin. In this episode bass trombonist Simon Minshall tells us about his love of The Ring Cycle, about his new role with the British Trombone Society, and about his enthusiasm for CrossFit. All episodes recorded during COVID-19 lockdown via video cal...

A nosy trombonist (Melissa Brown) chats to fellow brass professionals about their careers, how they got there, and what music they'd happily put in the bin. In this episode cornet player, entrepreneur, and performance coach Tabby Kerwin tells us about her interests in wellbeing in musicians, about all of the strands of Mode For..., and about returning to performing. All episodes recorded during CO...

A nosy trombonist (Melissa Brown) chats to fellow brass professionals about their careers, how they got there, and what music they'd happily put in the bin. In this episode trumpet player Mike Lovatt tells us about an accident that could have changed his entire career trajectory, about some of his awesome career highlights, and we hear his opinions on Wicked. All episodes recorded during COVID-19...

A nosy trombonist (Melissa Brown) chats to fellow brass professionals about their careers, how they got there, and what music they'd happily put in the bin. In this episode Jose Leon (tenor and bass trombone performer and educator in South Florida) tells us about initially avoiding playing the trombone, about setting and following goals, and why he relates to a lion! All episodes recorded during C...

A nosy trombonist (Melissa Brown) chats to fellow brass professionals about their careers, how they got there, and what music they'd happily put in the bin. In this episode Brett Baker (Black Dyke Band, trombone soloist, adjudicator, educator) tells us about his initial studies in economics, about working around the world, and about how he grew to have a fondness for brass bands. Brett is a Rath a...

A nosy trombonist (Melissa Brown) chats to fellow brass professionals about their careers, how they got there, and what music they'd happily put in the bin. In this episode horn player Martin Lawrence (Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment) tells us about deciding to switch from a career path in the sciences to music, about his work with Free Your Playing helping musicians work on performance anxi...

A nosy trombonist (Melissa Brown) chats to fellow brass professionals about their careers, how they got there, and what music they'd happily put in the bin. In this episode flugelhorn player, brass teacher, and conductor Stuart Black tells us about developing as a brass band conductor, about his busy and varied schedule, and about his opinions on The Floral Dance. All episodes recorded during COVI...

A nosy trombonist (Melissa Brown) chats to fellow brass professionals about their careers, how they got there, and what music they'd happily put in the bin. In this episode we hear from Calypsus Brass about the highs and lows of running a virtual ensemble, about their residency with Rising Tide Press, and their plans for the future. Calypsus Brass is comprised of the following members: Dr. Carrie...

A nosy trombonist (Melissa Brown) chats to fellow brass professionals about their careers, how they got there, and what music they'd happily put in the bin. In this episode trumpet player, educator, and entrepreneur Estela Aragon tells us how music became her connection to her new home in the US, about her business ventures, and a weird story involving a temple! All episodes recorded during COVID-...

A nosy trombonist (Melissa Brown) chats to fellow brass professionals about their careers, how they got there, and what music they'd happily put in the bin. In this episode Jeremy Bushell (4th horn CBSO, horn teacher Royal Birmingham Conservatoire) tells us about his experiences with, and teaching around, performance anxiety, he tells us about how his career has developed, and he tells us about hi...

A nosy trombonist (Melissa Brown) chats to fellow brass professionals about their careers, how they got there, and what music they'd happily put in the bin. In this episode tuba and euphonium player Joanna Ross Hersey tells us about how she accidentally started in the world of low brass, about her time in the US Coast Guard Band, and about all of the wonderful organisations she's involved with. Al...

A nosy trombonist (Melissa Brown) chats to fellow brass professionals about their careers, how they got there, and what music they'd happily put in the bin. In this episode trumpet player, composer, arranger, and educator Ryan Linham tells us about how he balances his various ventures, we discuss influential teachers, and he gives us advice on creating your own opportunities. All episodes recorded...

A nosy trombonist (Melissa Brown) chats to fellow brass professionals about their careers, how they got there, and what music they'd happily put in the bin. In this episode trumpeter Sarah Harmon tells us how she keeps her schedule varied, we hear all about Harmony Around the World, and she tells us about her interests in beer! All episodes recorded during COVID-19 lockdown via video call programm...

A nosy trombonist (Melissa Brown) chats to fellow brass professionals about their careers, how they got there, and what music they'd happily put in the bin. In this episode horn player (and vocalist, multi-instrumentalist extraordinaire) Shanyse Strickland tells us about pursuing her interests in jazz on the horn, about composing and arranging, and her feelings about Don Juan... This episode is co...

A nosy trombonist (Melissa Brown) chats to fellow brass professionals about their careers, how they got there, and what music they'd happily put in the bin. In this episode London-based freelance trombonist and educator Pete Crocker tells us about finding the career path that works for him and his family, he tells us a nightmare fuel 3-word story, and he tells us about his Bach 'cello suite album...

A nosy trombonist (Melissa Brown) chats to fellow brass professionals about their careers, how they got there, and what music they'd happily put in the bin. In this episode tuba player Chris Barrett tells us about the differences between studying in the US and the UK, all about his involvement with the Musician's Movement, and we hear all about The Ensemble of the Golden Bough. All episodes record...

A nosy trombonist (Melissa Brown) chats to fellow brass professionals about their careers, how they got there, and what music they'd happily put in the bin. In this episode NYC-based trombonist Ryan McNulty tells us about meeting Shawn Mendes, we hear all about Black Tie Brass, and we find out we have a mutual favourite album! All episodes recorded during COVID-19 lockdown via video call programme...

A nosy trombonist (Melissa Brown) chats to fellow brass professionals about their careers, how they got there, and what music they'd happily put in the bin. In this episode bass trombonist and RWCMD Head of Brass Roger Argente tells us about overcoming what he calls "consistent inconsistencies" in his early playing, about his hugely varied and exciting career, and about all things Superbrass. All...

A nosy trombonist (Melissa Brown) chats to fellow brass professionals about their careers, how they got there, and what music they'd happily put in the bin. In this episode bass trombonist Jen Wharton tells us about her initial interest in pursuing marine biology, about continuing to learn and develop as a musician, and we get to hear all about Bonegasm. All episodes recorded during COVID-19 lockd...

A nosy trombonist (Melissa Brown) chats to fellow brass professionals about their careers, how they got there, and what music they'd happily put in the bin. In this episode Birmingham-based jazz trombonist Dave Sear tells us about how studying jazz at conservatoire was a happy accident, we hear about recording his debut album, and we hear an unfortunate story from church... All episodes recorded d...

A nosy trombonist (Melissa Brown) chats to fellow brass professionals about their careers, how they got there, and what music they'd happily put in the bin. In this episode Zurich-based horn player Annette Cox tells us about studying both in the UK and in Europe, about training as a music therapist, and about her alphorn adventures! All episodes recorded during COVID-19 lockdown via video call pro...

On Friday 23rd July 2021 we held our 10K celebration event live on Facebook. We brought together a panel of 9 previous guests to discuss topics submitted by audience members and it was a really interesting conversation and lots of fun. Our panel comprised the following superstars: Amy Schumaker Bliss: https://www.amybliss.net/ @amyschumakerbliss Anneke Scott: https://www.annekescott.com/ @travelli...