Episode 79: Hanging With Jon Kaplan

<p>My guest for this episode is Jon Kaplan. &nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p>Jon is a self-professed trumpet nerd. Besides being a gifted orchestral player who has studied with many of the great pedagogues of our time, Jon has an insatiable hunger for gaining and sharing knowledge about all things trumpet. As the host of the wildly popular <a href="https://studio.youtube.com/channel/UCS8ug2l0SKv0fxKq3UaAB2A">J</a>on Talks Trumpet YouTube channel, Jon delivers regular doses of insightful information in a quirky and entertaining fashion. &nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p>Check out what Jon has to say about getting bit by the equipment bug, learning about YouTube, passion and personality, the role of equipment, science and silliness, Vennture Mouthpieces, the right way to approach change, the return of live music, giving props to all of your teachers, low self-esteem and performance anxiety, finding the perfect partner, 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>Get your regular dose of trumpet nerdiness by subscribing to Jon Talks Trumpet: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/c/JonTalksTrumpet" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/c/JonTalksTrumpet</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 you show your chops some love with Robinson's Remedies products: <a href="//bit.ly/ChopLove " target="_blank">bit.ly/ChopLove&nbsp;</a></p> <p>Let Jose help you master your mental game: <a href="//bit.ly/MindfulnessSecrets " target="_blank">bit.ly/MindfulnessSecrets </a>&nbsp;</p> <p>----------------------------------