Episode 6 features Dr. Jose Leon, Florida-based trombonist and educator. We talk with Jose about his musical life growing up in Venezuela, the impact El Sistema had on his career, moving cities and finding gigs, and setting goals. Transcripts to all podcast episodes are created by Hollyn Slykhuis and are posted on our website!
To learn more about Jose, check out the links below!
Jose’s website: http://www.joseleonardoleon.com/
El Sistema: https://sistemaglobal.org/
Huge thanks to Trevor Weston and Whitney George for letting us include their music in our intro and outro! Our recording of Weston’s “Fanfare for Changes” opens the podcast, and Ashley’s recording of George’s “Incantations” closes each episode. Visit their websites to learn more about them and their works below!
Trevor Weston - http://www.trevorweston.com/
Whitney George - https://www.whitneygeorge.com/
