My guest for this episode is Paul Baron
In the world of commercial trumpet playing, Paul is an A-lister. Paul has built a highly successful career as the go-to lead trumpet for the national touring shows of some of Broadway’s top hits. Paul has also authored two books that showcase his unique approach to creating consistency as well as his new book on Broadway trumpet excerpts. The first book of its kind.
Check out what Paul has to say about how martial arts training has impacted his life, the need to become more efficient, creating consistency, keeping things fresh, the benefits and difficulties of working with local musicians on a national tour, his approach to warm-ups, why he wrote The Broadway Trumpeter, and so much more!
So pour yourself a big glass, pull up a chair, and let the hang begin!
Show Notes
0:00 Intro
1:49 The benefits of martial arts training
10:20 The need to become more efficient
16:02 Creating consistency
22:51 How to not get bored
30:09 Working with local musicians
35:09 Paul's three warm-ups
45:26 The backstory on writing The Broadway Trumpeter
58:03 Gear up!
1:14:41 Robinson's Remedies Rapid Fire Round!
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All things Paul: http://www.paulbaron.net/
Buy Paul's books here: https://qpress.ca/shop/?filter_author-composer=baron-paul
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