Episode 116: Hanging With Phil Snedecor

<p>My guest for this episode is Phil Snedecor.</p> <p>Phil is all about the music. A graduate of the Eastman School of Music, Phil built a busy career performing and teaching in the Greater Washington DC area. He is also an accomplished composer and arranger whose etude books have become required material in many Trumpet studios and is currently Trumpet professor at the Hartt School. But whether it’s on the stage, in the classroom, or through his prolific writing, Phil always wants to keep the music at the forefront.</p> <p>Check out what Phil has to say about the difference between adjunct and tenure track teaching positions, life outside of the Capital Beltway, mobile warm-ups, the role of a teacher, learning life skills in the practice room, finding balance, studying at Eastman, solving technical problems by playing music, the most common shortcoming of young players, instilling a passion for listening, new voices, why perfect playing isn't always enjoyable, Wynton Marsalis and the cultural impact of music, the inspiration for his etude books, the importance of imagination, writing books for the modern trumpet player, the need for versatility, why he enjoys playing in a variety of musical settings, and so much more.</p> <p>So pour yourself a big glass, pull up a chair, and let the hang begin!</p> <p>--------------------------------------------------------------</p> <p>Learn more about Phil at: <a href="https://www.philsnedecor.com" target="_blank">https://www.philsnedecor.com</a></p> <p>Need etudes? Go to <a href="https://www.pasmusic.com" target="_blank">https://www.pasmusic.com</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 need to make sure y