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That's Not Spit, It's Condensation!
“That’s Not Spit, It’s Condensation” is a weekly podcast with conversations and discussions about all things music. In it, we’ll peel back the layers of what makes great musicians great, hoping to inspire others to achieve their maximum potential.http://thatsnotspit.com
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- That's Not Spit, It's Condensation!
#211: Why You Don’t Play Like Yourself at Orchestral Auditions
You’re organized. You’re recording yourself. You’re running mock auditions and putting in the hours. But once you get on stage, with the committee listening…
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#210: The Habit That Makes Your Best Playing Consistent Under Pressure
More practice and more effort won’t fix inconsistent playing. If sometimes you sound great and sometimes you don’t, and you don’t know why, this episode is for…
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#209: Why You Play Worse in Auditions Than in Practice | Tessa Vermeulen
If you're looking to understand what goes in to winning an orchestral audition, download our FREE winning auditions workbook!…
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#208: How To Consistently Play Your Best In Orchestral Auditions
Most players who can't produce their best playing in an audition assume the problem is skill. If they could just get a little better, the pressure wouldn't…
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#207: The Goal of Orchestral Audition Preparation (No One Showed You This)
Most players preparing for orchestral auditions are working hard on the wrong target. They practice, organize, record, run mock auditions, and work on the…
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#206: Practicing Like This Is Why You Don't Have Confidence At Auditions
FREE Winning Auditions Workbook: http://www.goldmethod.us/auditions - Orchestral audition preparation usually breaks down in the practice room, not on stage…
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#205: This Podcast Is Changing. Here's Why.
Kathleen Costello joins That's Not Spit, It's Condensation as co-host. Kathleen has been principal clarinet of the Alabama Symphony Orchestra for 20 years…
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#204: Everything I Know About Winning Auditions
Download your FREE audition preparation workbook here: http://www.goldmethod.us/auditions - In this episode, I'm sharing everything I know about how to win a…
That's Not Spit, It's Condensation!#203: Why Do Auditions Burn Players Out (and To Do About It)
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That's Not Spit, It's Condensation!#202: Jordi Albert - What 1500 Trumpet Players Taught This PhD About Getting Unstuck
Dr. Jordi Albert has spent 27 years researching trumpet performance, trumpet pedagogy, and musician health. After working with over 1,500 trumpet players —…
That's Not Spit, It's Condensation!#201: Dr. Genevieve Clarkson - What Drum Corps Taught This Tuba Professor About Teaching
Tuba professor and Bluecoats drum corps instructor Dr. Genevieve Clarkson joins the podcast to talk about what it really means to be a great music teacher…
That's Not Spit, It's Condensation!#200: Chris Martin - NY Phil Principal Trumpet's Practice System
Praised as “brilliant…impeccable” by the New York Times and a musician of “effortless understated virtuosity” by The Chicago Tribune, Christopher Martin is…
That's Not Spit, It's Condensation!#199: Kevin McKee - From Trumpet to Composer (Centennial Horizon)
In this episode, I'm sitting down with composer and trumpeter Kevin McKee to talk about his journey from trumpet performance to composition, how his playing…
That's Not Spit, It's Condensation!#198: Dr. Molly Gebrian - Why Your Practice Isn't Working (According to Science)
Most musicians are practicing wrong—not because they're lazy or untalented, but because traditional practice methods don't align with how the brain actually…
That's Not Spit, It's Condensation!#197: Stephen Wadsack - Why This Trumpet Player’s Beliefs About Confidence Held Him Back
Confidence wasn’t missing — it was misunderstood. In this episode, Ryan sits down with trumpet player and educator Stephen Wadsack to unpack how deeply held…
That's Not Spit, It's Condensation!#196: 3 Common Trumpet Practice Problems You Don't Have To Accept
Many trumpet players experience frustration, inconsistency, or uncertainty in their practice — and assume that’s just normal. In this video, I break down 3…
That's Not Spit, It's Condensation!#195: My Philadelphia Audition - What It Felt Like To Make the Finals
In this episode, I share the full story of my recent audition for the Principal Trumpet position with the Philadelphia Orchestra — one of the highest-profile…
That's Not Spit, It's Condensation!#194: Ron Von Dreau - The Secret to Growing a 60+ Student Music Studio
In this episode of That’s Not Spit, It’s Condensation, I sit down with tubist and teacher Ron Von Dreau to talk about what it takes to build and sustain a…
That's Not Spit, It's Condensation!#193: 4 Skills That Separate Audition Winners from Everyone Else
In this episode, I'm going to break down the real reason auditions feel so brutal—and what separates the winners from everyone else. It's not luck. It's not…
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#192: Doug Lindsey - Master Lip Trills and Unlock Effortless Trumpet Technique
In this episode, we break down how to master lip trills, develop faster and cleaner technique, and play with more freedom—without adding tension. You’ll learn…
That's Not Spit, It's Condensation!#191: Victor Djonorh - What Middle School Band Directors Really Do (And Why It Matters)
In this episode of That's Not Spit, It's Condensation, I sit down with Victor Djonorh, longtime band director at Summit Middle School and assistant director at…
That's Not Spit, It's Condensation!#190: Johanna Yarbrough - From Orchestral Challenges to Teaching with Impact
In this episode, I’m joined by Johanna Yarbrough, who recently transitioned from her role as second horn with the Detroit Symphony Orchestra to become the…
That's Not Spit, It's Condensation!#189: Is Vennture the Future of Mouthpiece Design for Trumpet Players? | Doug McVey
Doug McVey is the founder of Vennture mouthpieces. He guides the technical direction of Vennture, oversees the development of VennCAD, and designs the tooling…
That's Not Spit, It's Condensation!#188: How to Teach Trumpet: Lessons from 30+ Years of Experience
Michael Anderson is the recently retired Professor of Trumpet at the Wanda L. Bass School of Music at Oklahoma City University. He is a member of the…
That's Not Spit, It's Condensation!#187: Sound, Self-Belief, and the Path to Trumpet Mastery | Karl Sievers
Karl Sievers grew up in Louisville, KY. His teachers include Leon Rapier, former principal trumpet in the Louisville Orchestra; Louis Davidson, former…
That's Not Spit, It's Condensation!#186: What It Really Takes To Win A Top Opera Job (Trombone Edition) | Will Baker
William A. Baker, was appointed Bass Trombonist of the Lyric Opera of Chicago Orchestra in 2024 by Music Director Enrique Mazzola. He also currently serves as…
That's Not Spit, It's Condensation!#185: Writing An Etude Book and the Benefits Of Brass Band On Trumpet Playing | Jen Oliverio
Dr. Jennifer Oliverio is a celebrated cornet and flugelhorn player who holds the positions of principal cornet with the Fountain City Brass Band and flugelhorn…
That's Not Spit, It's Condensation!#184: Preparing For Solo Competitions and Handling Failure | Grace O'Connell
Grace O’Connell is a highly diverse musician with equal passions for soloing, orchestral playing, and chamber music. Grace frequently plays in the Nashville…
That's Not Spit, It's Condensation!#183: Building the Upper Register and How To Win An Audition | Chris Smith
Christopher Smith brings nearly 20 years of major orchestral and ensemble experience to the role of Principal Trumpet of the San Diego Symphony Orchestra…
That's Not Spit, It's Condensation!#182: My Experience Auditioning for the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra
In this episode, we're talking about my experience auditioning for the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra. We'll cover how I prepared, what I did differently, what I…
That's Not Spit, It's Condensation!#181: Your Guide To Embouchure Changes On The Trumpet | Matt Vangjel
Reach out to Matt! matthew.vangjel@gmail.com In the fall of 2024, Matthew Vangjel will begin teaching at the University of Missouri Kansas City. Matthew…
That's Not Spit, It's Condensation!#180: How To Win An Audition (And How To Play Low!) | Tony Prisk
Brandon Jochum mastered this podcast episode https://www.epiphanyrecordingstudio.com/ Tony's YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/@UCExbrtVAbwkjjprUPk4Sfxw…
That's Not Spit, It's Condensation!#179: How To Practice Like A Pro | Joe Gray
Dr. Joseph Gray is the Associate Director of Bands and trumpet instructor at the University of North Alabama. Before coming to Florence, he served on the music…
That's Not Spit, It's Condensation!#178: Winning The Job In The President's Own | Ben Gunnarson
Ben Gunnarson is a trumpet player and music educator based in Los Angeles, California. He is currently Principal Trumpet of the Bay Philharmonic and also is a…
That's Not Spit, It's Condensation!#177: Dan Carson | My Road To The Chicago Symphony
Daniel Carson comes to the CSO after previously holding the position of principal bass at the Alabama Symphony Orchestra from 2013-16, and having performed…
That's Not Spit, It's Condensation!#176: Wiff Rudd | How To Practice The Trumpet
Wiff Rudd began teaching trumpet and serving as Brass Area Coordinator at Baylor University in 2002. Previous teaching posts include Oklahoma Baptist…
That's Not Spit, It's Condensation!#175: Jesse Cook | How to Practice the Trumpet
Dr. Jesse Cook has been hailed by Fanfare Magazine as a trumpeter with “technical surety, a shining tone, dynamic control, a smooth legato, and real…
That's Not Spit, It's Condensation!#174: Stephen Wadsack | Audition Preparation
Stephen M. Wadsack serves as the Instructor of Trumpet and director of Wright State University's Jazz Studies program offerings. In addition to his…
That's Not Spit, It's Condensation!#173: Micah Reinharz | Audition Preparation
As the current Principal Trumpet of the Evansville Philharmonic Orchestra and graduate student in trumpet performance under John Rommel at Indiana University…
That's Not Spit, It's Condensation!#172: Ben Wright | How To Practice The Trumpet
Benjamin Wright joined the Boston Symphony Orchestra trumpet section in July 2002 as fourth trumpet. From 2006 to 2009, he was acting assistant principal…
That's Not Spit, It's Condensation!#171: Kevin Paul | Audition Preparation
SFC Kevin Paul grew up in Los Angeles, California, and is currently a member of The U.S. Army Band “Pershing’s Own” in Washington, D.C. He performs with the…
That's Not Spit, It's Condensation!#170: Scott Belck | How To Practice The Trumpet
Dr. Scott Belck currently serves as the Director of Jazz Studies and Professor of Music at the University of Cincinnati’s College-Conservatory of Music (CCM)…
That's Not Spit, It's Condensation!#169: Peter Bond | How To Practice The Trumpet
Peter Bond was a section trumpeter at the Metropolitan Opera for 28 years. Prior to the Met, he was Principal Trumpet of the New Mexico Symphony (1987-82) and…
That's Not Spit, It's Condensation!#168: Jesse Cook | Audition Preparation
Dr. Jesse Cook has been hailed by Fanfare Magazine as a trumpeter with “technical surety, a shining tone, dynamic control, a smooth legato, and real…
That's Not Spit, It's Condensation!#167: Stephen Wadsack | Recital Preparation
Stephen M. Wadsack serves as the Instructor of Trumpet and director of Wright State University's Jazz Studies program offerings. In addition to his…
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Where Have I Been?
That's Not Spit, It's Condensation YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTArW5x8ByXeRlxdhFPzMsw/ In this episode, I'm sharing where I've been and…
That's Not Spit, It's Condensation!#166: 5 Thoughts About Audition Preparation
In this episode, I'm sharing 5 thoughts I wrote down in my audition journal when preparing for the St. Louis principal trumpet audition: You have to be…
That's Not Spit, It's Condensation!#165: Preparing to Audition for the St. Louis Symphony
In this episode, I wanted to share my audition process, some of the tough parts during the process of preparing, and two reasons why I think my audition…
That's Not Spit, It's Condensation!#164: Kevin Fitzgerald
Our sponsor: Houghton Horns www.houghtonhorns.com "Efficient and Effective Audition Preparation" Ebook www.ryanbeachtrumpet.com/book Trumpet Comparison Video…
That's Not Spit, It's Condensation!#163: Mary Elizabeth Bowden
Our sponsor: Houghton Horns www.houghtonhorns.com "Efficient and Effective Audition Preparation" Ebook www.ryanbeachtrumpet.com/book Trumpet Comparison Video…
That's Not Spit, It's Condensation!#162: Jamie Whitmarsh
Our sponsor: Houghton Horns www.houghtonhorns.com Click here to get a *free* blog post about audition preparation! www.ryanbeachtrumpet.com/book Trumpet…
That's Not Spit, It's Condensation!#161 What Justifies Our Work?
Our sponsor: Houghton Horns www.houghtonhorns.com Click here to get a *free* blog post about audition preparation! www.ryanbeachtrumpet.com/book Trumpet…
That's Not Spit, It's Condensation!#160: Karen Donnelly
Our sponsor: Houghton Horns www.houghtonhorns.com Trumpet Comparison Video www.youtube.com/watch?v=tKfzx4t1IJE The GOLD Method app…
That's Not Spit, It's Condensation!#159: David Koch
Our sponsor: Houghton Horns www.houghtonhorns.com Trumpet Comparison Video www.youtube.com/watch?v=tKfzx4t1IJE The GOLD Method app…
That's Not Spit, It's Condensation!#158: How To Practice Your Instrument (Theoretically)
Our sponsor: Houghton Horns www.houghtonhorns.com Trumpet Comparison Video www.youtube.com/watch?v=tKfzx4t1IJE The GOLD Method app…
That's Not Spit, It's Condensation!#157: Aaron Witek
Our sponsor: Houghton Horns www.houghtonhorns.com The GOLD Method app www.ryanbeachtrumpet.com/gold-method-app Click here to get a *free* blog post about…
That's Not Spit, It's Condensation!#156: Tommy Dobbs
Our sponsor: Houghton Horns www.houghtonhorns.com The GOLD Method app www.ryanbeachtrumpet.com/gold-method-app Click here to get a *free* blog post about…
That's Not Spit, It's Condensation!#155: Audition Prep, Dealing with Burnout, and More | Q and A
Our sponsor: Houghton Horns www.houghtonhorns.com The GOLD Method app www.ryanbeachtrumpet.com/gold-method-app Click here to get a *free* blog post about…
That's Not Spit, It's Condensation!#154: Valerie Sly
Our sponsor: Houghton Horns www.houghtonhorns.com The GOLD Method app www.ryanbeachtrumpet.com/gold-method-app Valerie Sly currently serves as principal horn…
That's Not Spit, It's Condensation!#153: Joe Cooper
Our sponsor: Houghton Horns www.houghtonhorns.com The GOLD Method app www.ryanbeachtrumpet.com/gold-method-app Virtual Equipment Consultation…