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The Brass Junkies, hosted by former Boston Brass members Andrew Hitz and Lance LaDuke, features interviews with the best and brightest brass players in the world. Subject matter includes everything from the serious to the ridiculous, just like the music business.

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    • Jan 5, 2024 LATEST EPISODE
    • monthly NEW EPISODES
    • 1h 6m AVG DURATION
    • 222 EPISODES

    4.9 from 275 ratings Listeners of The Brass Junkies Podcast - Pedal Note Media that love the show mention: brass, hitz, jens, trumpet players, tuba, markey, yeah man, lance, col, knuckleheads, instrument, junkies, really insightful, chop, hear the stories, great combination, andrew, musicians, world class, truly inspirational.


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    The Brass Junkies Podcast by Pedal Note Media is a podcast that features interviews with prominent figures in the brass world. This podcast captures the essence of strong personalities and provides a look into the music industry through the lens of humor and laughter. Despite finding some of the individuals personally annoying, listeners can't help but keep coming back for more because of the high-quality content.

    One of the best aspects of The Brass Junkies Podcast is the lineup of heavy hitters in the brass world who share their experiences and insights. The podcast offers a great opportunity to learn from these accomplished musicians and gain knowledge about their careers and interests. The hosts, Andy and Lance, bring out plenty of laughs during their conversations with guests, creating a light-hearted atmosphere while delving into important topics within the music industry.

    However, one drawback of this podcast may be that certain individuals find some guests annoying or not as interesting. It's mentioned that non-trumpeters tend to be more captivating and amusing compared to trumpet players. Personal preferences may vary, so there might be episodes that some listeners find less enjoyable than others.

    In conclusion, The Brass Junkies Podcast is an entertaining and informative show that provides insights into the brass world in a humorous manner. Listeners can expect to laugh, gain knowledge about music, and enjoy stories from accomplished musicians throughout each episode. While personal preferences for certain guests may differ, overall this podcast offers an enjoyable experience for those interested in brass music and the music industry as a whole.



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    Latest episodes from The Brass Junkies Podcast - Pedal Note Media

    TBJ221: TBJ Gives Thanks

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 5, 2024 65:36


    Andrew is joined by seven brass players who share thoughts about a musician they were thankful for in 2023. Become a Patron ► https://www.patreon.com/thebrassjunkies/ Show Notes ► http://www.brassjunkies.com Guests Giving Thanks: Sasha Romero (Principal Trombone of the Metropolitan Opera) is thankful for Claudio Sanchez (8:10) Rodney Marsalis (Lead Trumpet + Founder of The Rodney Marsalis Philadelphia Big Brass) is thankful for Terry Everson (19:04) Dr. Danielle VanTuinen (Professor of Tuba + Euphonium at The University of Florida) is thankful for Deanna Swoboda (27:51) Jeffrey Scott (Professor of Horn at Oberlin Conservatory and Former Horn Player and Founder of Imani Winds) is thankful for Carolyn Clark (36:34) Dr. Steph Frye-Clark (Professor of Tuba and Euphonium at East Tennessee State and Tuba Player of Mirari Brass Quintet) is thankful for Sarah Paradis (46:08) Ryan Little (Principal Horn of the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra) is thankful for Gail Williams (52:05) Hakeem Bilal (Professor of Trombone at West Virginia University and Bass Trombonist for C Street Brass) is thankful for Omar Lateef (58:13) Facebook ► https://www.facebook.com/pray4jens/ Instagram ► https://www.instagram.com/pray4jens/ The Brass Junkies is hosted and produced by Andrew Hitz for Pedal Note Media https://www.brassjunkies.com/

    TBJ220: Myles Blakemore of The United States Navy Band

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2023 68:14


    Andrew and guest co-host Dr. Michael W. Nickens are joined by trombonist Myles Blakemore of The United States Navy Band Become a Patron ► https://www.patreon.com/thebrassjunkies/ Show Notes ► http://www.brassjunkies.com Facebook ► https://www.facebook.com/pray4jens/ Instagram ► https://www.instagram.com/pray4jens/ The Brass Junkies is hosted and produced by Andrew Hitz for Pedal Note Media https://www.brassjunkies.com/

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    TBJ219: Jen Oliverio

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2023 61:54


    Andrew and guest co-host Buddy Deshler are joined by trumpeter, coronetist, and flugelhornist Jen Oliverio Become a Patron ► https://www.patreon.com/thebrassjunkies/ Show Notes ► http://www.brassjunkies.com Facebook ► https://www.facebook.com/pray4jens/ Instagram ► https://www.instagram.com/pray4jens/ The Brass Junkies is hosted and produced by Andrew Hitz for Pedal Note Media https://www.brassjunkies.com/

    TBJ218: Ryan McGeorge of "The President's Own" Marine Band

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2023 76:14


    Andrew is joined by Ryan McGeorge, euphonium player for "The President's Own" Marine Band Become a Patron ► https://www.patreon.com/thebrassjunkies/ Show Notes ► http://www.brassjunkies.com Facebook ► https://www.facebook.com/pray4jens/ Instagram ► https://www.instagram.com/pray4jens/ The Brass Junkies is hosted and produced by Andrew Hitz for Pedal Note Media https://www.brassjunkies.com/

    TBJ217: Marcus Grant

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 31, 2023 73:58


    Andrew and guest co-host Michael Nickens are joined by trumpeter and composer Marcus Grant. Become a Patron ► https://www.patreon.com/thebrassjunkies/ Show Notes ► http://www.brassjunkies.com Facebook ► https://www.facebook.com/pray4jens/ Instagram ► https://www.instagram.com/pray4jens/ The Brass Junkies is hosted and produced by Andrew Hitz for Pedal Note Media https://www.brassjunkies.com/

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    TBJ216: Listener's Choice - All Things Sam

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2023 75:23


    This Listener's Choice is all questions about the late, great Sam Pilafian. Become a Patron ► https://www.patreon.com/thebrassjunkies/ Show Notes ► http://www.brassjunkies.com Facebook ► https://www.facebook.com/pray4jens/ Instagram ► https://www.instagram.com/pray4jens/ The Brass Junkies is hosted and produced by Andrew Hitz for Pedal Note Media https://www.brassjunkies.com/

    TBJ215: Luke Spence

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2023 81:43


    Andrew is joined by trumpet player Dr. Luke Spence, fresh off playing in a dream team trumpet section for the first ever performances of the International Pride Orchestra.Become a Patron ► https://www.patreon.com/thebrassjunkies/ Show Notes ► http://www.brassjunkies.com Facebook ► https://www.facebook.com/pray4jens/ Instagram ► https://www.instagram.com/pray4jens/ The Brass Junkies is hosted and produced by Andrew Hitz for Pedal Note Media https://www.pedalnotemedia.com/

    TBJ214: Jamie Lipton, John Caputo + Betsy Jones on All Things NABBA

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2023 77:28


    Andrew is joined by three phenomenal euphonium players, Jamie Lipton, John Caputo and Betsy Hones, to talk all NABBA and the British-style brass band scene in the US. Become a Patron ► https://www.patreon.com/thebrassjunkies/ Show Notes ► http://www.brassjunkies.com Facebook ► https://www.facebook.com/pray4jens/ Instagram ► https://www.instagram.com/pray4jens/ The Brass Junkies is hosted and produced by Andrew Hitz for Pedal Note Media https://www.pedalnotemedia.com/

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    TBJ213: Jeff Conner from the Brass Career Intensive

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2023 67:40


    Trumpet player Jeff Conner of Boston Brass joined Andrew for a session on building a world-class chamber ensemble at the Brass Career Intensive. Become a Patron ► https://www.patreon.com/thebrassjunkies/ Show Notes ► http://www.brassjunkies.com Facebook ► https://www.facebook.com/pray4jens/ Instagram ► https://www.instagram.com/pray4jens/ The Brass Junkies is hosted and produced by Andrew Hitz for Pedal Note Media https://www.pedalnotemedia.com/

    TBJ212: Kelly Langenberg

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2023 72:26


    Horn player and very-soon-to-be Doctor Kelly Langenberg joins Andrew and special guest co-host Jeff Nelsen of Canadian Brass to talk about horn and the challenges of being a female brass player. Become a Patron ► https://www.patreon.com/thebrassjunkies/ Show Notes ► http://www.brassjunkies.com Facebook ► https://www.facebook.com/pray4jens/ Instagram ► https://www.instagram.com/pray4jens/ The Brass Junkies is hosted and produced by Andrew Hitz for Pedal Note Media https://www.pedalnotemedia.com/

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    TBJ211: Zenas Kim-Banther

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2023 72:23


    Phenomenal trombonist Zenas Kim-Banther joins Andrew and special guest co-host Jim Nova to talk about trombone and horses. Become a Patron ► https://www.patreon.com/thebrassjunkies/ Show Notes ► http://www.brassjunkies.com Facebook ► https://www.facebook.com/pray4jens/ Instagram ► https://www.instagram.com/pray4jens/ The Brass Junkies is hosted and produced by Andrew Hitz for Pedal Note Media https://www.pedalnotemedia.com/

    TBJ210: John Fedchock

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2023 71:55


    Jazz trombone legend John Fedchock joins Andrew and guest co-host, former Brass Junkies guest, and John's wife Jennifer Wharton to talk about his amazing career that spans over four decades. Become a Patron ► https://www.patreon.com/thebrassjunkies/ Show Notes ► http://www.brassjunkies.com Facebook ► https://www.facebook.com/pray4jens/ Instagram ► https://www.instagram.com/pray4jens/ The Brass Junkies is hosted and produced by Andrew Hitz for Pedal Note Media https://www.brassjunkies.com

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    TBJ209: Glenn Van Looy

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2023 77:54


    International euphonium sensastion Glenn Van Looy joins Andrew and guest host Hiram Diaz from Switzerland to discuss his career as one of the most in-demand euphonium soloists in the world. Become a Patron ► https://www.patreon.com/thebrassjunkies/ Show Notes ► http://www.brassjunkies.com Facebook ► https://www.facebook.com/pray4jens/ Instagram ► https://www.instagram.com/pray4jens/ The Brass Junkies is hosted and produced by Andrew Hitz for Pedal Note Media https://www.brassjunkies.com

    TBJ208: The Making of Class Brass Featuring Marty Hackleman

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 2, 2023 65:14


    Horn legend Marty Hackleman takes us behind the scenes for the Empire Brass recording session for their album Class Brass. Become a Patron ► https://www.patreon.com/thebrassjunkies/ Show Notes ► http://www.brassjunkies.com Facebook ► https://www.facebook.com/pray4jens/ Instagram ► https://www.instagram.com/pray4jens/ The Brass Junkies is hosted and produced by Andrew Hitz for Pedal Note Media https://www.pedalnotemedia.com/

    TBJ207: Best of 2022

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 19, 2023 68:09


    A clip from each Brass Junkies interview of 2022 along with some brief thoughts on each. TBJ180 Matt Neff of the North Carolina Symphony on getting incredibly nervous in auditions, even two decades into his professional career (2:51) TBJ181 Kevin Newton of Imani Winds on his mental approach to auditions (7:44) TBJ182 Jeff Curnow of The Philadelphia Orchestra on Rolf Smedvig setting the tone for Empire Brass concerts (9:45) TBJ184 International tuba phenom Sergio Carolino on staying away from negative people (11:24) TBJ185 Sylvia Alimena, formerly of the National Symphony Orchestra, on why it's never too early to talk about artistry with students (13:23) TBJ186 Beth Wiese of Appalachian State University on how musicians don't control much but do control how they approach a piece of music (14:40) TBJ187 Jack Burt of the University of Maine on the concept of any performance being just a snapshot (17:28) TBJ188 Joe Dollard, retired Navy Band, on making the case for strengthening the connection between your singing voice and your playing (19:36) TBJ190 Kevin Gebo of the U.S. Army Band "Pershing's Own" on the importance of listening (21:43) TBJ191 Steve Lange of the Boston Symphony Orchestra on the breakthrough he had after experiencing a real low point early on in his career (23:31) TBJ192 William Russell of Boston Brass on the intense moment in a lesson with Mike Roylance that really impacted him (27:01) TBJ193 Billy Hunter of the Metropolitan Opera on using his imagination to help him perform at his best  (30:30) TBJ194 Natalie Mannix of the University of North Texas on the benefits of using a Pomodoro timer when practicing (32:32) TBJ195 Jasmine Pigott on overcoming a less than encouraging teacher early in her career and how she went about learning to improvise (35:41) TBJ196 Christopher Davis on the mindset he brings to subbing with orchestras around the world (38:31) TBJ197 Jonathan Fowler of West Chester University on the importance of regularly checking in with yourself to make sure your goals are still your goals (40:57) TBJ198 Terry Bingham, formerly of the U.S. Army Band "Pershing's Own", on his ability to morph to match any style or any musician and credits listening to lots of different music (43:00) TBJ200 Lance LaDuke, formerly of a lot of things, on being too stupid to quit (45:11) TBJ201 Joe Burgstaller or Arizona State University on teaching students improvisation using a theater technique (48:02) TBJ202 Andrew Dougherty of the U.S. Army Band "Pershing's Own" on exactly how organized he has been for the three professional auditions he has won to date (52:13) TBJ203 Bruce Faske of Arkansas State University on losing his father and how all we have is today (52:23) TBJ204 Pete Sullivan of the Pittsburgh Symphony on the legendary Charles Dutoit messing with Pete's head in his first year with the Montreal Symphony Orchestra (58:02) TBJ205 Kevin Harrison of Axiom Brass on his former teacher, Floyd Cooley, never quitting on him when he was at a difficult point in his life (1:05:10) Become a Patron ► https://www.patreon.com/thebrassjunkies/ Show Notes ► http://www.brassjunkies.com Facebook ► https://www.facebook.com/pray4jens/ Instagram ► https://www.instagram.com/pray4jens/ The Brass Junkies is hosted and produced by Andrew Hitz for Pedal Note Media https://www.pedalnotemedia.com/

    TBJ206: Rex Richardson

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 5, 2023 64:56


    Trumpet superstar Rex Richardson joins the show to talk about his new book, 100 Days of Trumpet Practice, and to offer practicing tips for all brass players. Become a Patron ► https://www.patreon.com/thebrassjunkies/ Show Notes ► http://www.brassjunkies.com Facebook ► https://www.facebook.com/pray4jens/ Instagram ► https://www.instagram.com/pray4jens/ The Brass Junkies is hosted and produced by Andrew Hitz for Pedal Note Media https://www.pedalnotemedia.com/

    TBJ205: Remembering Floyd Cooley - Brass Legacy Project

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 22, 2022 84:31


    The latest installment of the Brass Legacy Project celebrates the life of former Principal Tuba of the San Francisco Symphony Floyd Cooley. Special guests: Kevin Harrison - Axiom Brass Daryl Johnson - Louisville Symphony Orchestra Pete Link - Kyoto Symphony Orchestra Mike Roylance - Boston Symphony Orchestra William Russell - Boston Brass Jerome Stover - Sam Houston State University Become a Patron ► https://www.patreon.com/thebrassjunkies/ Show Notes ► https://www.pedalnotemedia.com/the-brass-junkies-podcast/ Facebook ► https://www.facebook.com/pray4jens/ Instagram ► https://www.instagram.com/pray4jens/ Twitter ► https://twitter.com/pray4jens The Brass Junkies is hosted and produced by Andrew Hitz for Pedal Note Media https://www.pedalnotemedia.com/ #BrassJunkies #AndrewHitz #FloydCooley #Tuba #SanFranciscoSymphony #MikeRoylance #WilliamRussell #JeromeStover #PeteLink #DarylJohnson #KevinHarrison

    TBJ204: Pete Sullivan - Principal Trombone of the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 8, 2022 76:14


    Principal Trombone of the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra Pete Sullivan joins Andrew along with special guest co-host Jim Nova for Episode 204 of The Brass Junkies. Become a Patron ► https://www.patreon.com/thebrassjunkies/ Show Notes ► https://www.pedalnotemedia.com/the-brass-junkies-podcast/ Facebook ► https://www.facebook.com/pray4jens/ Instagram ► https://www.instagram.com/pray4jens/ Twitter ► https://twitter.com/pray4jens The Brass Junkies is hosted and produced by Andrew Hitz for Pedal Note Media https://www.pedalnotemedia.com/ #BrassJunkies #AndrewHitz 

    TBJ203: Andrew & Friends Give Thanks

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 24, 2022 68:39


    Andrew is joined by friends to share what they're grateful for! Become a Patron ► https://www.patreon.com/thebrassjunkies/ Show Notes ► https://www.pedalnotemedia.com/the-brass-junkies-podcast/   For the annual episode giving thanks, Andrew is joined by five friends of the show:   ► Shelagh Abate - The Horn Queen of Broadway ► Jack Burt - Professor of Trumpet at the University of Maine ► Bruce Faske - Professor of Trombone at Arkansas State University ► Kevin Gebo - Trumpet for The United States Army Brass Quintet ► Geoff Pilkington - Principal Horn of the Kennedy Center Opera Orchestra   Facebook ► https://www.facebook.com/pray4jens/ Instagram ► https://www.instagram.com/pray4jens/ Twitter ► https://twitter.com/pray4jens   The Brass Junkies is hosted and produced by Andrew Hitz for Pedal Note Media https://www.pedalnotemedia.com/

    TBJ202: Andrew Dougherty

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 10, 2022 69:48


    Andrew Dougherty joins TBJ for a special Winning the Audition! Become a Patron ► https://www.patreon.com/thebrassjunkies/ Show Notes ► https://www.pedalnotemedia.com/the-brass-junkies-podcast/ Facebook ► https://www.facebook.com/pray4jens/ Instagram ► https://www.instagram.com/pray4jens/ Twitter ► https://twitter.com/pray4jens The Brass Junkies is hosted and produced by Andrew Hitz for Pedal Note Media https://www.pedalnotemedia.com/ #BrassJunkies #AndrewHitz 

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    TBJ201: Joe Burgstaller

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 25, 2022 67:37


    Joe Burgstaller joins special co-host Chris Martin to talk all things trumpet! Become a Patron ► https://www.patreon.com/thebrassjunkies/ Show Notes ► https://www.pedalnotemedia.com/the-brass-junkies-podcast/ Facebook ► https://www.facebook.com/pray4jens/ Instagram ► https://www.instagram.com/pray4jens/ Twitter ► https://twitter.com/pray4jens The Brass Junkies is hosted by and produced by Andrew Hitz for Pedal Note Media https://www.pedalnotemedia.com/ #BrassJunkies #AndrewHitz 

    TBJ200: Lance LaDuke

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 11, 2022 95:14


    Lance bids a fond farewell to the podcast and is joined by a cavalcade of stars! Become a Patron ► https://www.patreon.com/thebrassjunkies/ Show Notes ► https://www.pedalnotemedia.com/the-brass-junkies-podcast/ Facebook ► https://www.facebook.com/pray4jens/ Instagram ► https://www.instagram.com/pray4jens/ Twitter ► https://twitter.com/pray4jens The Brass Junkies is hosted by Andrew Hitz and Lance LaDuke and is produced one final time by Will Houchin for Pedal Note Media https://www.pedalnotemedia.com/ #BrassJunkies #AndrewHitz #LanceLaDuke

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    TBJ199: Listener's Choice

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 27, 2022 53:32


    Andrew and Lance answer MORE listener questions | TBJ199 Become a Patron ► https://www.patreon.com/thebrassjunkies/ Show Notes ► https://www.pedalnotemedia.com/the-brass-junkies-podcast/ Facebook ► https://www.facebook.com/pray4jens/ Instagram ► https://www.instagram.com/pray4jens/ Twitter ► https://twitter.com/pray4jens The Brass Junkies is hosted by Andrew Hitz and Lance LaDuke and is produced by Will Houchin for Pedal Note Media https://www.pedalnotemedia.com/ #BrassJunkies #AndrewHitz #LanceLaDuke

    TBJ198: Terry Bingham

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 13, 2022 70:50


    Terry Bingham on his career with playing Trumpet with the Pershing's Own and more | TBJ198 Become a Patron ► https://www.patreon.com/thebrassjunkies/ Show Notes ► https://www.pedalnotemedia.com/the-brass-junkies-podcast/ Facebook ► https://www.facebook.com/pray4jens/ Instagram ► https://www.instagram.com/pray4jens/ Twitter ► https://twitter.com/pray4jens The Brass Junkies is hosted by Andrew Hitz and Lance LaDuke and is produced by Will Houchin for Pedal Note Media https://www.pedalnotemedia.com/ #BrassJunkies #TerryBingham #Trumpet

    TBJ197: Jonathan Fowler

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 30, 2022 68:11


    Becoming a student to be a better teacher and more with Jonathan Fowler | TBJ197 Become a Patron ► https://www.patreon.com/thebrassjunkies/ Show Notes ► https://www.pedalnotemedia.com/the-brass-junkies-podcast/ Facebook ► https://www.facebook.com/pray4jens/ Instagram ► https://www.instagram.com/pray4jens/ Twitter ► https://twitter.com/pray4jens The Brass Junkies is hosted by Andrew Hitz and Lance LaDuke and is produced by Will Houchin for Pedal Note Media https://www.pedalnotemedia.com/ #BrassJunkies #JonathanFowler #Tuba

    TBJ196: Christopher Davis

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 16, 2022 70:31


    World renowned Bass Trombonist Christopher Davis talks with the Brass Junkies | TBJ196 Become a Patron ► https://www.patreon.com/thebrassjunkies/ Show Notes ► https://www.pedalnotemedia.com/the-brass-junkies-podcast/ Facebook ► https://www.facebook.com/pray4jens/ Instagram ► https://www.instagram.com/pray4jens/ Twitter ► https://twitter.com/pray4jens The Brass Junkies is hosted by Andrew Hitz and Lance LaDuke and is produced by Will Houchin for Pedal Note Media https://www.pedalnotemedia.com/ #ChristopherDavis #BassTrombone #BrassJunkies

    TBJ195: Jasmine Pigott

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 2, 2022 67:51


    Jasmine Pigott talks about her new EP, improvising on the tuba, and much more! | TBJ195 Become a Patron ► https://www.patreon.com/thebrassjunkies/ Show Notes ► https://www.pedalnotemedia.com/the-brass-junkies-podcast/ Facebook ► https://www.facebook.com/pray4jens/ Instagram ► https://www.instagram.com/pray4jens/ Twitter ► https://twitter.com/pray4jens The Brass Junkies is hosted by Andrew Hitz and Lance LaDuke and is produced by Will Houchin for Pedal Note Media https://www.pedalnotemedia.com/ #BrassJunkies #JasminePigott #Tuba

    TBJ194: Natalie Mannix

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 19, 2022 67:22


    Natalie Mannix on UNT, IWBC, Stiletto Brass and more! | TBJ194 Become a Patron ► https://www.patreon.com/thebrassjunkies/ Show Notes ► https://www.pedalnotemedia.com/the-brass-junkies-podcast/ Facebook ► https://www.facebook.com/pray4jens/ Instagram ► https://www.instagram.com/pray4jens/ Twitter ► https://twitter.com/pray4jens The Brass Junkies is hosted by Andrew Hitz and Lance LaDuke and is produced by Will Houchin for Pedal Note Media https://www.pedalnotemedia.com/ #BrassJunkies #NatalieMannix #Trombone

    TBJ193: Billy Hunter

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 5, 2022 69:21


    The Metropolitan Opera's Billy Hunter on trumpet, meditation, his career and more Become a Patron ► https://www.patreon.com/thebrassjunkies/ Show Notes ► https://www.pedalnotemedia.com/the-brass-junkies-podcast/ Facebook ► https://www.facebook.com/pray4jens/ Instagram ► https://www.instagram.com/pray4jens/ Twitter ► https://twitter.com/pray4jens The Brass Junkies is hosted by Andrew Hitz and Lance LaDuke and is produced by Will Houchin for Pedal Note Media https://www.pedalnotemedia.com/ #BrassJunkies #BillyHunter #Trumpet

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    TBJ192: William Russell

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 21, 2022 72:14


    Boston Brass's William Russell on studying with Sam Pilafian, the tuba, and more! Become a Patron ► https://www.patreon.com/thebrassjunkies/ Show Notes ► https://www.pedalnotemedia.com/the-brass-junkies-podcast/ Facebook ► https://www.facebook.com/pray4jens/ Instagram ► https://www.instagram.com/pray4jens/ Twitter ► https://twitter.com/pray4jens The Brass Junkies is hosted by Andrew Hitz and Lance LaDuke and is produced by Will Houchin for Pedal Note Media https://www.pedalnotemedia.com/ #BrassJunkies #WilliamRussell #Tuba

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    TBJ191: Steve Lange

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 7, 2022 63:38


    Steve Lange talks orchestral trombone, Joe Alessi, the Boston Symphony, and more | TBJ191 Become a Patron ► https://www.patreon.com/thebrassjunkies/ Show Notes ► https://www.pedalnotemedia.com/the-brass-junkies-podcast/ Facebook ► https://www.facebook.com/pray4jens/ Instagram ► https://www.instagram.com/pray4jens/ Twitter ► https://twitter.com/pray4jens The Brass Junkies is hosted by Andrew Hitz and Lance LaDuke and is produced by Will Houchin for Pedal Note Media https://www.pedalnotemedia.com/ #BrassJunkies #SteveLange #Trombone

    TBJ190: Kevin Gebo

    Play Episode Listen Later May 24, 2022 73:46


    The Army Ceremonial Band, Fatherhood, Trumpet and more with Kevin Gebo | TBJ190 Become a Patron ► https://www.patreon.com/thebrassjunkies/ Show Notes ► https://www.pedalnotemedia.com/the-brass-junkies-podcast/ Facebook ► https://www.facebook.com/pray4jens/ Instagram ► https://www.instagram.com/pray4jens/ Twitter ► https://twitter.com/pray4jens The Brass Junkies is hosted by Andrew Hitz and Lance LaDuke and is produced by Will Houchin for Pedal Note Media https://www.pedalnotemedia.com/   #BrassJunkies #KevinGebo #Trumpet

    TBJ189: Listener's Choice

    Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2022 59:24


    Andrew and Lance answer MORE listener questions! Become a Patron ► https://www.patreon.com/thebrassjunkies/ Show Notes ► https://www.pedalnotemedia.com/the-brass-junkies-podcast/ Facebook ► https://www.facebook.com/pray4jens/ Instagram ► https://www.instagram.com/pray4jens/ Twitter ► https://twitter.com/pray4jens The Brass Junkies is hosted by Andrew Hitz and Lance LaDuke and is produced by Will Houchin for Pedal Note Media https://www.pedalnotemedia.com/ #BrassJunkies #AndrewHitz #LanceLaDuke

    TBJ188: Joe Dollard

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2022 74:05


    Navy Band, Rich Matteson, and Jazz Euphonium with Joe Dollard | TBJ188 Become a Patron ► https://www.patreon.com/thebrassjunkies/ Show Notes ► https://www.pedalnotemedia.com/the-brass-junkies-podcast/ Facebook ► https://www.facebook.com/pray4jens/ Instagram ► https://www.instagram.com/pray4jens/ Twitter ► https://twitter.com/pray4jens The Brass Junkies is hosted by Andrew Hitz and Lance LaDuke and is produced by Will Houchin for Pedal Note Media https://www.pedalnotemedia.com/ #BrassJunkies #JoeDollard #Euphonium

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    TBJ187: Jack Burt

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 12, 2022 66:33


    Etude-A-Day, Rotary Trumpets, and more with Jack Burt | TBJ187 Become a Patron ► https://www.patreon.com/thebrassjunkies/ Show Notes ► https://www.pedalnotemedia.com/the-brass-junkies-podcast/ Facebook ► https://www.facebook.com/pray4jens/ Instagram ► https://www.instagram.com/pray4jens/ Twitter ► https://twitter.com/pray4jens The Brass Junkies is hosted by Andrew Hitz and Lance LaDuke and is produced by Will Houchin for Pedal Note Media https://www.pedalnotemedia.com/ #BrassJunkies #JackBurt #Trumpet

    TBJ186: Beth Wiese

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 29, 2022 71:35


    TBJ186 features Beth Wiese from the 2022 TBJ Tuba Workshop Brass Junkies Tuba Workshop ► https://www.pedalnotemedia.com/tuba-workshop Become a Patron ► https://www.patreon.com/thebrassjunkies/ Show Notes ► https://www.pedalnotemedia.com/the-brass-junkies-podcast/ Facebook ► https://www.facebook.com/pray4jens/ Instagram ► https://www.instagram.com/pray4jens/ Twitter ► https://twitter.com/pray4jens The Brass Junkies is hosted by Andrew Hitz and Lance LaDuke and is produced by Will Houchin for Pedal Note Media https://www.pedalnotemedia.com/ #BrassJunkies #BethWiese #Tuba

    TBJ185: Sylvia Alimena

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 15, 2022 66:08


    Inside the Practice Room ► https://www.andrewhitz.com/blog/inside-the-practice-room-with-julie-landsman Brass Junkies Tuba Workshop ► https://www.pedalnotemedia.com/tuba-workshop Become a Patron ► https://www.patreon.com/thebrassjunkies/ Show Notes ► https://www.pedalnotemedia.com/the-brass-junkies-podcast/ Facebook ► https://www.facebook.com/pray4jens/ Instagram ► https://www.instagram.com/pray4jens/ Twitter ► https://twitter.com/pray4jens The Brass Junkies is hosted by Andrew Hitz and Lance LaDuke and is produced by Will Houchin for Pedal Note Media https://www.pedalnotemedia.com/ #BrassJunkies #SylviaAlimena #Horn

    TBJ184: Sergio Carolino

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2022 68:39


    Sergio Carolino talks about his career as a tuba player, his lasting connection to Sam Pilafian, and more! Become a Patron ► https://www.patreon.com/thebrassjunkies/ Show Notes ► https://www.pedalnotemedia.com/the-brass-junkies-podcast/ Facebook ► https://www.facebook.com/pray4jens/ Instagram ► https://www.instagram.com/pray4jens/ Twitter ► https://twitter.com/pray4jens The Brass Junkies is hosted by Andrew Hitz and Lance LaDuke and is produced by Will Houchin for Pedal Note Media https://www.pedalnotemedia.com/ #BrassJunkies #SergioCarolino #Tuba

    TBJ183: Listener's Choice

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 15, 2022 46:06


    Listener's Choice! Andrew and Lance answer more Listener Questions! | TBJ183 Become a Patron ► https://www.patreon.com/thebrassjunkies/ Show Notes ► https://www.pedalnotemedia.com/the-brass-junkies-podcast/ Facebook ► https://www.facebook.com/pray4jens/ Instagram ► https://www.instagram.com/pray4jens/ Twitter ► https://twitter.com/pray4jens The Brass Junkies is hosted by Andrew Hitz and Lance LaDuke and is produced by Will Houchin for Pedal Note Media https://www.pedalnotemedia.com/ #BrassJunkies #AndrewHitz #LanceLaDuke

    TBJ182: Jeffrey Curnow

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 1, 2022 70:32


    Trumpet Legend Jeffrey Curnow on playing with Empire Brass, the Philadelphia Orchestra, and his side gig as a cartoonist! Become a Patron ► https://www.patreon.com/thebrassjunkies/ Show Notes ► https://www.pedalnotemedia.com/the-brass-junkies-podcast/ Facebook ► https://www.facebook.com/pray4jens/ Instagram ► https://www.instagram.com/pray4jens/ Twitter ► https://twitter.com/pray4jens The Brass Junkies is hosted by Andrew Hitz and Lance LaDuke and is produced by Will Houchin for Pedal Note Media https://www.pedalnotemedia.com/ #BrassJunkies #JeffreyCurnow #Trumpet

    TBJ181: Kevin Newton

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 18, 2022 69:08


    Imani Winds Horn Kevin Newton on mentorship, chamber music, and more! Become a Patron ► https://www.patreon.com/thebrassjunkies/ Show Notes ► https://www.pedalnotemedia.com/the-brass-junkies-podcast/ Facebook ► https://www.facebook.com/pray4jens/ Instagram ► https://www.instagram.com/pray4jens/ Twitter ► https://twitter.com/pray4jens The Brass Junkies is hosted by Andrew Hitz and Lance LaDuke and is produced by Will Houchin for Pedal Note Media https://www.pedalnotemedia.com/ TBJ181 #KevinNewton #Horn #BrassJunkies

    TBJ180: Matt Neff

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 4, 2022 66:12


    Bass Trombonist Matt Neff talks about his gig with the North Carolina Symphony and more! Become a Patron ► https://www.patreon.com/thebrassjunkies/ Show Notes ► https://www.pedalnotemedia.com/the-brass-junkies-podcast/ Facebook ► https://www.facebook.com/pray4jens/ Instagram ► https://www.instagram.com/pray4jens/ Twitter ► https://twitter.com/pray4jens The Brass Junkies is hosted by Andrew Hitz and Lance LaDuke and is produced by Will Houchin for Pedal Note Media https://www.pedalnotemedia.com/ #MattNeff #BassTrombone #BrassJunkies

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    TBJ179: Chris Lee

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 21, 2021 60:19


    Tubist Chris Lee talks about the late Dennis Miller, the Wynton Marsalis Concerto, and more! Become a Patron ► https://www.patreon.com/thebrassjunkies/ Show Notes ► https://www.pedalnotemedia.com/the-brass-junkies-podcast/ Facebook ► https://www.facebook.com/pray4jens/ Instagram ► https://www.instagram.com/pray4jens/ Twitter ► https://twitter.com/pray4jens The Brass Junkies is hosted by Andrew Hitz and Lance LaDuke and is produced by Will Houchin for Pedal Note Media https://www.pedalnotemedia.com/ #ChrisLee #Tuba #BrassJunkies

    TBJ178: Mary Ann Craig

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 7, 2021 74:15


    Euphonium LEGEND Mary Ann Craig shares stories from her remarkable career! Become a Patron ► https://www.patreon.com/thebrassjunkies/ Show Notes ► https://www.pedalnotemedia.com/the-brass-junkies-podcast/ Facebook ► https://www.facebook.com/pray4jens/ Instagram ► https://www.instagram.com/pray4jens/ Twitter ► https://twitter.com/pray4jens The Brass Junkies is hosted by Andrew Hitz and Lance LaDuke and is produced by Will Houchin for Pedal Note Media https://www.pedalnotemedia.com/ #MaryAnnCraig #Euphonium #BrassJunkies

    TBJ177: Listener's Choice

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 23, 2021 58:28


    Andrew and Lance are BACK to answer MORE of YOUR QUESTIONS! Become a Patron ► https://www.patreon.com/thebrassjunkies/ Show Notes ► https://www.pedalnotemedia.com/the-brass-junkies-podcast/ Facebook ► https://www.facebook.com/pray4jens/ Instagram ► https://www.instagram.com/pray4jens/ Twitter ► https://twitter.com/pray4jens The Brass Junkies is hosted by Andrew Hitz and Lance LaDuke and is produced by Will Houchin for Pedal Note Media https://www.pedalnotemedia.com/ #AndrewHitz #LanceLaDuke #BrassJunkies

    TBJ176: Amy Schumaker Bliss

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 9, 2021 60:39


    Amy Schumaker Bliss on her children's book, her new euphonium album, and the New World Brass Cast Become a Patron ► https://www.patreon.com/thebrassjunkies/ Show Notes ► https://www.pedalnotemedia.com/the-brass-junkies-podcast/ Facebook ► https://www.facebook.com/pray4jens/ Instagram ► https://www.instagram.com/pray4jens/ Twitter ► https://twitter.com/pray4jens The Brass Junkies is hosted by Andrew Hitz and Lance LaDuke and is produced by Will Houchin for Pedal Note Media https://www.pedalnotemedia.com/ #AmySchumakerBliss #Euphonium #BrassJunkies

    TBJ175: Darius Christian

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 26, 2021 67:41


    Darius Christian on trombone, touring with Gwen Stefani, and his album Scaryus Become a Patron ► https://www.patreon.com/thebrassjunkies/ Show Notes ► https://www.pedalnotemedia.com/the-brass-junkies-podcast/ Facebook ► https://www.facebook.com/pray4jens/ Instagram ► https://www.instagram.com/pray4jens/ Twitter ► https://twitter.com/pray4jens The Brass Junkies is hosted by Andrew Hitz and Lance LaDuke and is produced by Will Houchin for Pedal Note Media https://www.pedalnotemedia.com/ #DariusChristian #Trombone #BrassJunkies

    TBJ174: Roger Bobo

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 12, 2021 68:15


    Roger Bobo talks about his career, artistry on the tuba, and more! Become a Patron ► https://www.patreon.com/thebrassjunkies/ Show Notes ► https://www.pedalnotemedia.com/the-brass-junkies-podcast/ Facebook ► https://www.facebook.com/pray4jens/ Instagram ► https://www.instagram.com/pray4jens/ Twitter ► https://twitter.com/pray4jens The Brass Junkies is hosted by Andrew Hitz and Lance LaDuke and is produced by Will Houchin for Pedal Note Media

    TBJ173: Joe Alessi

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 28, 2021 61:27


    Joe Alessi is back to talk about the Alessi Music Studio, Chick Corea, and MUCH MORE! Become a Patron ► https://www.patreon.com/thebrassjunkies/ Show Notes ► https://www.pedalnotemedia.com/the-brass-junkies-podcast/ Facebook ► https://www.facebook.com/pray4jens/ Instagram ► https://www.instagram.com/pray4jens/ Twitter ► https://twitter.com/pray4jens The Brass Junkies is hosted by Andrew Hitz and Lance LaDuke and is produced by Will Houchin for Pedal Note Media https://www.pedalnotemedia.com/ #JoeAlessi #Trombone #BrassJunkies

    TBJ172: Listener's Choice

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 14, 2021 50:18


    Andrew and Lance answer some questions for our listeners! Become a Patron ► https://www.patreon.com/thebrassjunkies/ Show Notes ► https://www.pedalnotemedia.com/the-brass-junkies-podcast/ Facebook ► https://www.facebook.com/pray4jens/ Instagram ► https://www.instagram.com/pray4jens/ Twitter ► https://twitter.com/pray4jens The Brass Junkies is hosted by Andrew Hitz and Lance LaDuke and is produced by Will Houchin for Pedal Note Media https://www.pedalnotemedia.com/ #BrassJunkies #AndrewHitz #LanceLaDuke

    TBJ171: Nathaniel Silbeschlag

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 31, 2021 72:59


    Nathaniel Silberschlag on winning auditions, Julie Landsman, and more! Become a Patron ► https://www.patreon.com/thebrassjunkies/ Show Notes ► https://www.pedalnotemedia.com/the-brass-junkies-podcast/ Facebook ► https://www.facebook.com/pray4jens/ Instagram ► https://www.instagram.com/pray4jens/ Twitter ► https://twitter.com/pray4jens The Brass Junkies is hosted by Andrew Hitz and Lance LaDuke and is produced by Will Houchin for Pedal Note Media https://www.pedalnotemedia.com/ #FrenchHorn #NathanielSilberschlag #BrassJunkies

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