Episode 126: Hanging With Gerard Presencer

<p>My guest for this episode is Gerard Presencer.<br> <br> Gerard speaks from experience. Gerard has been on the music scene since the ripe old age of 11 years old when he became the youngest trumpeter of England’s National Youth Jazz Orchestra. He rapidly became a sought-after session player, head of the jazz department of the prestigious Royal Academy of Music and head of the brass department at the Jazz Institute of Berlin. But Gerard has recently felt the need to shift from stage and studio to a simpler and purer pursuit of his love for music. <br> <br> Check out what Gerard has to say about his early experiences, his early influences, a rhythmic exercise inspired by Woody Shaw, developing a balanced approach to teaching and playing, finding new ways to express yourself, using four bar blocks to construct a solo, soft quiet and low, the magic of Freddie Hubbard, his passion for teaching, changing his career focus, surprising yourself, practicing being creative, opening yourself up, the challenges of teaching extremely talented students, finding your path, the importance of connection, being a good hang, following your passion, and so much more!<br> <br> So pour yourself a big glass, pull up a chair, and let the hang begin!</p> <p>--------------------------------------------------------------</p> <p>Follow Gerard at: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/GerardPresencerMusic" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/GerardPresencerMusic</a></p> <p>When you need a break from Higher, Faster, and Louder check out: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/247188660589795" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/groups/247188660589795</a></p> <p>It's time to Go Practice with Bryan Davis @AirflowMusicNYC : <a href="https://airflowmusic.com/" target="_blank">https://airflowmusic.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 mo