Episode 114: Hanging With Chris Smith

<p>My guest for this episode is Chris Smith. &nbsp;</p> <p>Chris is a man of action. After an eight-year tour of duty with the “President’s Own” United States Marine Corp band and an eleven-year run with the Orchestre Symphonique de Montreal, Chris is currently the Principle Trumpet for the San Diego Symphony Orchestra. An avid athlete, Chris takes a sports-specific training approach to trumpet practice and a hall of fame coach's mentality to winning auditions. &nbsp;</p> <p>Check out what Chris has to say about shifting musical gears, the need to adjust his approach to practice, marathons or sprints, sport-specific practice, etudes, the requirements of a successful career, the disconnect between practice and performing, training for an audition, how schools can better prepare their students for the audition process, the truth about the audition process, the importance of good coaching, how he improved his audition chops, finding focus, finding what works best for you, longevity, 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>Follow Chris on Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/trombachris" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/trombachris</a></p> <p>Find Chris On Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/chris.smith1911" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/chris.smith1911</a></p> <p>Chris Smith's YouTube channel: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/c/ChristopherSmithTrumpet" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/c/ChristopherSmithTrumpet</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></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/" target="_blank">https://www.vennture.mp/</a></p> <p>If you play hard, you ne