Description

How do you become a full-time musician playing at the White House? What does it take and how do you get there? In this episode we’re having fika with Amy McCabe, a full-time professional trumpet player in a premier military band.

Topics

1. Amy’s White House responsibilities vs. Childhood dream [00:01:30] 
2. Getting a full-time job in music [00:05:42] 
3. The drive, the auditions and shifting your mindset for success [00:10:44] 
4. Music is cathartic [00:17:29] 
5. Spreading joy while touring [00:21:31] 
6. It’s totally different every day [00:24:52] 
7. Inspiration for budding musicians [00:29:43] 
8. Go see live music! [00:32:44] 

Links and Show Notes:

• Hear Amy McCabe play the Taps 
• Submit questions here or use #FIKApodcast on social media.
• Find your host, Erica Eriksdotter, at https://www.StudioEriksdotter.com,http://www.instagram.com, https://www.twitter.com/eeriksdotter 

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