Cathy Leach, former Professor of Trumpet at University of Tennessee Knoxville and Principal Trumpet of the Knoxville Symphony, describes her growth as a young musician and how that has informed who she is as a teacher and performer.
Cathy Leach: “An Eagerness to Go Beyond Your Comfort Zone Is Very Important for Growth” Open »
In this interview, Alex Norris talks about his career playing with some of the top ensembles and artists in the music scene, his new album and gives some advice for young musicians beginning their careers.
Alex Norris: “Be Good, Be Professional, Be Nice” Open »
In this interview, Alison Balsom discusses her career, inspirations, the Balsom Ensemble, her passion for period instruments and the new five-album deal with Warner.
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.
The legendary trumpet player Matthias Höfs discusses exciting topics such as the German Brass, rehearsing with a group, playing on the piccolo, brass arrangements, teaching… This interview is a must for all of us who love the iconic German sound.
In a short time, Simon Höfele has become one of the most celebrated trumpet players of this generation, rising to the status of internationally renowned soloist and being invited to play with orchestras such as the Royal Concertgebouw and the BBC Symphony, as well as in the major halls and festivals of Europe.
Simon Höfele: “I Love Haydn, Hummel and Arutiunian, but There Is More Beyond That” Open »
Lucienne Renaudin-Vary has had an exciting and rewarding career as one of the youngest female trumpet players in the world. She discusses her early background in music, her love of both classical and jazz genres, her new album, her inspirations, and advice for young players.
Lucienne Renaudin-Vary: “Follow Your Instinct. Just Enjoy What You Do and Be Yourself” Open »
Kevin Paul, co-creator of MilitaryTrumpetJobs.com and member of the U.S. Army Band “Pershing’s Own,” shares about his background as a performer and some of his experiences playing in Washington D.C.
Paul Merkelo, Principal Trumpet of the Montreal Symphony Orchestra, shares what first inspired him as a musician, juggling a solo and orchestral career and much more in this exclusive interview.
Paul Merkelo: “Tell a Story When You Play and Believe In Your Own Story” Open »
Ronald Romm has been very generous in this exclusive interview for Trumpet Magazine, addressing topics such as the founding of Canadian Brass and many more related to his extensive career in music.
