For Dr. Ben McIlwain, being a professor is about much more than just teaching trombone. It’s about cultivating enjoyment in music and in life.
In this episode, Ben talks about his teaching philosophy, passions for expanding the trombone repertoire through over 50 commissions, behind the scenes of his debut solo album releasing in fall 2021, and the importance of enjoyment in all aspects of career and life.
“If you work hard and you dream big, things will come.”
“You only have one life. You enjoy it, and you take one day at a time.”
