skills-and-bones' podcast

Matthew Driscoll

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skills-and-bones' podcast

Skills and Bones: The Search for Trombone Treasures This is a show for middle school and high school trombone students and beyond. Helpful tips for young inspiring trombonist, band directors and professionals. There are be pedagogical tips, stories from other musicians, and interviews sprinkled in from trombonist and other artists along the way.

NOV 18

Trombone Professor, Dr. Anthony Williams

I went back to my roots on this one - going solo and talking one on one with a trombone friend. Meet Dr. Anthony Williams as he speaks about some of his major influences as a musician. He shares some pedagogical views about trombone, being a musician, and takes us into what it might be like studying in his studio at the University of Northern Iowa. He is passionate about commissioning and playing new and different works with a fusion of styles for trombone. Williams can be seen playing in a big band, jazz combo or symphony orchestra throughout the calendar year. https://www.anthonywilliamstrombone.com/

41 min
NOV 5

Skills and Bones Found a Diamond! Meet Frank Cohen

This episode has been in the works for a little over 3 years now. My original intention was to meet the members of Brass Against and talk to the brass players about the band and all kinds of other topics. I followed up on the message about 2-3 months ago and I received a response. (I was one happy camper) They said, “Frank will do it!” So then I began researching Frank Cohen. After falling into that rabbit hole I discovered, Frank has done a lot! He’s a member of Brass Against and he currently is lead trombone/soloist with Arturo O’Farrill and the Afro Latin Jazz Orchestra, with Willie Colon, and is a member of the High and Mighty Brass Band. Mr. Cohen has great life experiences as a musician that we can all learn from, maybe some can relate to, but most of all we have found another trombone treasure! https://rathtrombones.com/robert-kaip-loves-his-rath-2/ https://www.highandmightybrassband.com/

54 min
OCT 22

Trombonist and Singer-Songwriter, Hailey Brinnel

Do you ever come across an artist or person not in your field and just think very highly of them? For me there are some athletes, motivational speakers, teachers, maybe a few actors, and for this particular episode is Hailey Brinnel. When I first listened to her albums, I was extremely impressed with her trombone playing, singing, and songwriting. I was instantly a fan. It is these types of interviews I get to do where I feel like a fan and am so gracious they give up some of their time to share their story and knowledge in music and trombone. Visit Hailey's website: https://www.haileybrinnel.com/

31 min
SEP 24

Extend Your Trombone Knowledge with Nikki Abissi

This is the first episode with a co-host. Bruce Faske from episode one of this season has agreed to join me on the search for trombone treasures during season 5. Here is our first collaboration interviewing trombonist, educator, and entreprenuer, Nikki Abissi. We learn about Nikki growing up with tips she's learned along the way about trombone, teaching, and life in general. I hope you enjoy! Nikki's website: https://www.nikkiabissi.com/

1h 7m
SEP 6

Roll Tide with Bruce Faske

Season 5 is here. Enjoy the first episode with Dr. Bruce Faske, the new trombone professor at the University of Alabama. Plus you just might be hearing more from with on this podcast as the season unfolds. His life experiences early on brings a unique prospective to his teaching strategies. Take a listen!

33 min
JUN 28

Injury comebacks with Jonathan Allen

On this episode of Skills and Bones we get to know Dr. Jonathan Allen and discuss injury comebacks. The first injury was an old shoulder injury and has some tips about what he did during his time off the horn. Allen also opens up about his struggles with focal dysonia and the steps and therapies to get back to playing shape. https://iowatrombones.com/ https://www.fariastechnique.com/

31 min
MAY 26

Meet Dr. Jessica Butler and Learn About Littin Trombones

Meet Dr. Jessica Butler, Associate Professor of Practice, Low Brass & Music History at Southern Illinois University Carbondale. You will learn about Littin Trombones and the Littin Trombone Quartet Competition. There are so many neat things happening in the world of trombone from performing and teaching to superb craftsmanship. Maybe you are a student looking for a great place to start your undergraduate degree, well take a listen and get to know Dr. Butler, she is a great teacher and trombonist and definitely will lead you on the right path through your degree. If you are in the market for a new horn, try out one of these trombones next week at the International Trombone Festival and if you have a trombone quartet formed compete in the competition. The final round and festival will be held in Germany in early fall with first round applications due in the summer. Websites: Littin - https://www.littin-musik.de/trombones/?lang=en Jessica Butler - https://www.jessicatrombone.com/bioandcontact

38 min
MAY 10

S&B Clinic Chat with Myles Blakemore and Pete Strohm

Recorded live at East Carolina University on March 23, 2024. This was the third year in a row for the event and second with a podcast episode recorded in front of a live audience. The interview is based on the questions the students asked for trombonist - Myles Blakemore and composer - Pete Strohm. We discussed careers in the Navy, composing, to a life and career in music. I thorouhgly enjoyed the opportunity to conduct this interview with so many insightful comments from both Blakemore and Strohm. Make sure to look at both of their webpages: Myles Blakemore: https://www.mylesblakemore.com/ Pete Strohm: https://petestrohm.com/

36 min

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Skills and Bones: The Search for Trombone Treasures This is a show for middle school and high school trombone students and beyond. Helpful tips for young inspiring trombonist, band directors and professionals. There are be pedagogical tips, stories from other musicians, and interviews sprinkled in from trombonist and other artists along the way.

Creator

Matthew Driscoll
Years Active

2021 - 2024
Episodes

36
Rating

Clean
Show Website

skills-and-bones' podcast