TBL#9 Aaron Tindall- Grit and Determination

Aaron Tindall is a tuba celebrity and has enjoyed a beautiful career that he has worked his tail off for. This is one of the most personal interviews I’ve had in that we talk about failure, being in HUNDREDS of thousand of dollars of debt (and how that tested his marriage) and the incredible ride music has taken him on. This guy is a treasure, and I hope you enjoy hearing from him.To find Aaron:Instagram: @tindalltubaFacebook: @frosttubasWebsite: tubatindall.comOfficial Bio:With his orchestral playing praised as "a rock-solid foundation" and his solo playing described as being "remarkable for both its solid power and its delicacy", Aaron Tindall is the principal tubist of the Sarasota Orchestra and the associate professor of tuba and euphonium at the Frost School of Music - University of Miami. In the summers he teaches at the Eastern Music Festival in Greensboro, NC, where he also serves as Principal Tuba with the EMF Festival Orchestra under the direction of Gerard Schwarz.Aaron has served as the acting principal tubist of the Iceland Symphony Orchestra, held the principal tuba position with the Aspen Festival Orchestra where he was an orchestral fellow, and has collaborated as guest tubist with orchestras such as the Teatro alla Scala Opera and Ballet Orchestra - Milan Italy, Melbourne Symphony Orchestra - Australia, National Symphony Orchestra-Kennedy Center, Baltimore Symphony Orchestra, Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra, Colorado Symphony Orchestra, Naples Philharmonic, New Jersey Symphony Orchestra, New World Symphony, and the Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra. He is a frequent soloist, guest artist/clinician, and orchestral tubist throughout the United States, Europe, and Asia. He has been featured at all of the International Tuba and Euphonium Conferences since 2006, performed in England with the National Champion Grimethorpe Colliery Brass Band, and his solo playing has been heard on NPR's "Performance Today" radio show. Tindall has been a prizewinner of many competitions (solo & chamber) across the world. He has also been a two-time finalist in the prestigious Concert Artist Guild Competition, and released three highly acclaimed solo recordings; Transformations (Winner of the International Tuba Euphonium Association's Roger Bobo Excellence in Recording Award, and winner of two 2017 Global Music Awards), This is My House...(Awarded two 2015 Global Music Awards), and Songs of Ascent.Aaron is an International Yamaha Performing Artist, and a Denis Wick - London artist and design specialist, having recently designed their complete Ultra Range AT signature series tuba mouthpieces.

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Justin is a musician and business professional who is fascinated by the connections between his two passions. This podcast allows him to speak with colleagues, friends, and professionals about their work and the traits of success that are necessary across all industries. Though there is a strong music/business influence on this show, don't be surprised to hear from professionals from all verticals! From 2010-2015, Justin served as an instrumentalist with the U.S. Navy Band in Naples, Italy and performed on four continents and in 30 countries including Poland, Gabon, Tunisia, and Portugal. Additionally, he has presented master classes and chamber performances throughout Europe, Asia, and Africa. Justin's most memorable musical experiences include participating in the 2012 Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo (pictured to the right), and performing Tannhauser under the baton of the late Kurt Masur for his final public performance.​ After separating from military service, Justin relocated to the Washington, D.C. area and began his career as a strategy and acquisition consultant. His clients include a $4 billion federal security office, higher education institutions, and science and technology agencies.