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Vinnie Cieselski shares the beginning of his journey to Brass Mastery. Starting from early beginnings in a South Florida drum and bugle corps, Vinnie recounts his experiences from being introduced to the trumpet at age nine to receiving early lessons from Al Carroll, whose optimistic and practical teaching methods laid a strong foundation. The discussion also explores the physical demands of playing the trumpet, the influences of legendary players like Maynard Ferguson and the importance of a positive mindset. Additionally, the episode highlights the impactful careers of contemporary trumpet players such as Jeff Bailey and William Leathers, and their significant contributions to both classical and pop music. Episode highlights00:11 Early Beginnings with the Trumpet 02:29 Lessons from Al Carroll 06:23 Discovering Influences and Inspirations 07:52 Maynard Ferguson's Impact 10:29 Modern Trumpet Heroes 14:03 Classical and Pop Music Fusion 16:11 Conclusion and Joining the Brass Mastery Tribe **Mastery Is Within Reach. Will You Go For It? Follow Brass Mastery and stay updated via email every time a new episode is released at https://brassmastery.com |