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Rex Richardson on High Notes, Finding Your Niche, Commissioning New Pieces and Much More!

Category: Arts
Duration: 00:43:12
Publish Date: 2022-12-07 10:00:00
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Going back to the archives for you, this time featuring an interview with the great Rex Richardson!

What you'll hear in this episode:

-How childhood asthma caused Rex to "stumble" into playing trumpet...03:45

-The #1 influence in Rex's development as a trumpeter...09:40

-How playing in the extreme high register at a young age affected Rex's playing on a physiological level...14:30

-A degree in anthropology is about as useful as a degree in music performance...18:00

-Previous non-musical experiences suddenly become relevant when you find your groove...21:00

-The importance of cultivating a niche in your success as a performer (who gets paid)...33:00

-How you know when you've done your job as a musician...38:40

-Plus whatever your discerning ears deem worthy of your time and interest...

Resources mentioned:

Trumpet Dynamics episode w/ Denny Edelbrock, Rex's first teacher

Trumpet Dynamics episode w/ Brad Goode

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