Episode 103: Hanging With Rich Willey

<p>My guest for this episode is Rich Willey. &nbsp;</p> <p>Rich speaks from experience. A veteran sideman and prolific composer, Rich has played with the likes of Maynard Ferguson, Mel Torme, and Tommy Dorsey, and has published a massive collection of arrangements, compositions, and method books. But success on the bandstand came at a price. Rich has had to endure a number of setbacks that nearly ended his career, eventually leading Rich to become a student of Donald Reinhardt’s Pivot System and to his commitment to provide help and hope to others. &nbsp;</p> <p>Check out what Rich has to say about learning from adversity, the power of self-talk, his advice on recovering from Bell's Palsy, why you can't cram for trumpet playing, being committed, why you have to be willing to suck, an introduction to the teachings of Donald Reinhardt, the musical side of Doc Reinhardt, diagnostic tools, diagnosing problems, self-diagnosis, moving to Philadelphia to study with Doc Reinhardt, Reinhardt resources, inspirations for his method books, how talent can be your biggest enemy, the sound characteristics of Reinhardt types, lip buzzing, and so much more! &nbsp;</p> <p>So pour yourself a big glass, pull up a chair, and let the hang begin!&nbsp;</p> <p>--------------------------------------------------------------&nbsp;</p> <p>Find Rich's music and publications at: <a href="https://www.boptism.com/ " target="_blank">https://www.boptism.com/&nbsp;</a></p> <p>Listen to Dr. Donald Reinhardt explain his concepts: <a href="https://www.boptism.com/product-category/doc-reinhardt-listening-zone/ " target="_blank">https://www.boptism.com/product-category/doc-reinhardt-listening-zone/&nbsp;</a></p> <p>Sound like a million bucks without breaking the bank with Barkley Microphones: <a href="http://barkleymic.com/" target="_blank">http://barkleymic.com/</a>&nbsp;</p> <p>Let Vennture Mouthpieces help you on your search for the perfect mouthpiece. Use the code "TRUMPETGURUS21" to get 10% off your purchase: <a href="https://www.vennture.mp/ " ta