Eastman School of Music

Clarinet

Stephen Williamson: “Music Is a Universal Language. It’s Been Gratifying Within the Doom and Gloom of Everything Shutting Down to Be Able to Perform and Teach Virtually”

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Stephen Williamson, Principal Clarinet of the Chicago Symphony, talks about how his practice routine has changed during the pandemic. He records himself almost every day to identify and work on flaws in his playing. Williamson also discusses how the Chicago Symphony’s activities have been affected by the pandemic, including the formation of a woodwind quintet and the production of the CSOtv series. He underwent rotator cuff surgery during the pandemic and returned to performing just six weeks after the surgery. Williamson also teaches virtually and is involved in two different websites where people can get lessons, master classes, or group chamber coachings with him. Finally, he talks about his family’s musical video project and expresses gratitude for being able to perform and teach virtually during the pandemic while acknowledging the difficult situation for other musicians.

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Trumpet

Ryan Gardner: “I’m Just Lucky to Be Able to Work With Such Inspiring Students That Make Every Day a Pleasure”

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Dr Ryan Gardner is the Associate Professor of Trumpet at UC Boulder. In this interview, he talks about his career and the recent successes of his students at the National Trumpet Competition. Dr Gardner’s students have won every collegiate division at the National Trumpet Competition, including the Undergraduate Solo Division — 2017, 2018, 2021 — the Graduate Solo Division in 2016, the Military Band Excerpt Competition in 2022 and the Ensemble Division seven times — 2014, 2015, 2016, 2018, 2021, 2022 (small ensemble) and 2022 (large ensemble) in addition to placing a total of 19 times during this span. They have also won top prizes in the International Trumpet Guild competitions, Music Teachers National Association competitions, and International Women’s Brass Conference competitions, among others. They are employed in orchestras, premiere military bands, and teaching positions across the country.

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Tuba

Roger Bobo: “Teaching Is as Gratifying as or More Gratifying than Playing”

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Roger Bobo is a living legend of the tuba. We all know him for his long career with the Los Angeles Philharmonic, the L.A. Brass Quintet, his recordings, and his solo performances, but also because he has taught hundreds of students all over the world. This exclusive interview in which we talk about his career is a must.

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Trumpet

Vince DiMartino: “I Try to Teach Students the Understanding of How to Practice”

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Today we are interviewing a living legend on the trumpet, the grand Vince DiMartino. With more than 40 years of experience as a soloist and educator, he has been converted into one of the most admired trumpet figures in the world. The Trumpet Magazine School has his video lessons available, but in this interview, you may also enjoy a piece of his wisdom (a PDF exercise is included).

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Trumpet

Allen Vizzutti: “If Correct Fundamentals of Relaxed Breathing and Sound Are Not Well Established, Your Practice Will Not Yield the Expected Results”

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We have the immense honor to interview one of the most celebrated trumpet artists in the world, an authentic trumpet legend. It’s incredible what we can learn from each and every one of his words.

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