17 pro trumpeters discuss overcoming their struggles // Episode 9 of 15

"What's one thing that you struggled with in your playing, and how did you overcome it?"
That's the question I asked 17 different world class trumpet players from around the world. Hear what they had to say, you might just be surprised.
This is the 9th video in a 15 video series. (originally recorded in 2020)
0:00 Intro
0:18 Guests
0:54 Today's Question
1:04 Pacho Flores
3:17 Ingrid Jensen
4:04 Brian Lynch
5:38 Tine Thing Helseth
9:20 Bria Skonberg
10:11 Selina Ott
12:12 Kenny Rampton
13:33 Lessie Vonner
15:43 Roger Ingram
17:24 Randy Brecker
19:30 Michael Sachs
24:48 Chris Coletti
28:07 Arturo Sandoval
30:18 Tage Larsen
31:14 Jose Sibaja
33:29 Karin Bliznik
34:31 Bijon Watson
37:52 Final Thoughts
39:15 Next Question
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[@naturaltrumpet84]

Great again!

[@JoshRzepkaMusic]

Thank you, so glad you’re enjoying this series.

[@glennmorimoto6604]

Thank you so much for another EYE OPENING video, Josh!!! I love how open all your guests are about trying to tame the beast we all LOVE SO MUCH!!!

[@JoshRzepkaMusic]

Thanks, Glenn!

[@hm247_]

I ALWAYS come to these videos when I’m struggling to motivate myself to practise. This video in particular has been an inspiration. Excited for the next!

[@JoshRzepkaMusic]

Thank you!! The next one is almost done editing ... hopefully this week I'll be able to get it finished and uploaded!

[@frankwcrespo]

Another fantastically inspirational segment. Thank you!

[@JoshRzepkaMusic]

I agree. Thanks, Frank!! 🙏🙏

[@jillybet3]

I've got so much from this, thank you ♥

[@JoshRzepkaMusic]

Wow, thank you!! I'm so glad you found this video helpful.