Why Passion Should Define Your Niche, How to Feel Personally Connected to Bach, Why the Mental Game is the Hardest Thing to Master, and Much More with Justin Bland!

Welcome to the show. Today I'm thrilled to bring on to the program Justin Bland, a fine baroque trumpeter currently residing in Copenhagen, Denmark.In this conversation with Justin Bland, you'll discover:-Why passion should define your niche...01:30-Justin's ignominious beginning on trumpet...06:35-Fricking Covid tramples on the grand plan with great aplomb...10:00-Breaking into the Copenhagen music scene...12:35-How to make natural trumpet a career...17:50-How one feels connected to composers from centuries past...22:45To learn more about Justin, click here: http://jamesnewcombontrumpet.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Justin-Bland-Bio.pdf Credits:Trumpet Dynamics: The Story of the Trumpet, In the Words of Those Who Play ItHost: James NewcombGuest: Justin BlandOpening music: "Folklore" by Big Big TrainClosing music: "Creepin' With Clark" written and performed by Mike VaxAudio editing by: James NewcombShow notes prepared by: Podcast Artistry™

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From ancient civilizations to the present day, Trumpet has been etched its place in the public consciousness. Through all its forms and functionalities, its vital role in the development of mankind cannot be overstated. Legends, icons and genuine shape shifters have paved the way for us today. And now it falls on us, those who bear witness to its hallowed past, to share its light and hope to future generations. This is Trumpet Dynamics, telling the story of the trumpet in the words of those who play it.