Episódios

  • TBJ222: A Tribute to Lance LaDuke
    Nov 28 2025

    The Brass Junkies is coming back!

    Andrew announces Season 3 (launching spring 2025) with a new format, then reads a heartfelt tribute to Lance LaDuke covering his legendary work ethic, courage, teaching philosophy, impact on the brass world, and more.

    Also: An exclusive presale offer for the brand new course from Hitz Academy, Practice Room Mastery: The Four M's Method, plus updates on moving on from Patreon and what's next for the show.

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    36 minutos
  • TBJ221: TBJ Gives Thanks
    Jan 5 2024

    Andrew is joined by seven brass players who share thoughts about a musician they were thankful for in 2023.
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    Guests Giving Thanks:

    • Sasha Romero (Principal Trombone of the Metropolitan Opera) is thankful for Claudio Sanchez (8:10)
    • Rodney Marsalis (Lead Trumpet + Founder of The Rodney Marsalis Philadelphia Big Brass) is thankful for Terry Everson (19:04)
    • Dr. Danielle VanTuinen (Professor of Tuba + Euphonium at The University of Florida) is thankful for Deanna Swoboda (27:51)
    • Jeffrey Scott (Professor of Horn at Oberlin Conservatory and Former Horn Player and Founder of Imani Winds) is thankful for Carolyn Clark (36:34)
    • Dr. Steph Frye-Clark (Professor of Tuba and Euphonium at East Tennessee State and Tuba Player of Mirari Brass Quintet) is thankful for Sarah Paradis (46:08)
    • Ryan Little (Principal Horn of the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra) is thankful for Gail Williams (52:05)
    • Hakeem Bilal (Professor of Trombone at West Virginia University and Bass Trombonist for C Street Brass) is thankful for Omar Lateef (58:13)

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    1 hora e 6 minutos
  • TBJ220: Myles Blakemore of The United States Navy Band
    Oct 31 2023

    Andrew and guest co-host Dr. Michael W. Nickens are joined by trombonist Myles Blakemore of The United States Navy Band
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    1 hora e 8 minutos
  • TBJ219: Jen Oliverio
    Sep 29 2023

    Andrew and guest co-host Buddy Deshler are joined by trumpeter, coronetist, and flugelhornist Jen Oliverio
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    1 hora e 2 minutos
  • TBJ218: Ryan McGeorge of "The President's Own" Marine Band
    Sep 15 2023

    Andrew is joined by Ryan McGeorge, euphonium player for "The President's Own" Marine Band
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    1 hora e 16 minutos
  • TBJ217: Marcus Grant
    Aug 31 2023

    Andrew and guest co-host Michael Nickens are joined by trumpeter and composer Marcus Grant.
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    1 hora e 14 minutos
  • TBJ216: Listener's Choice - All Things Sam
    Jul 31 2023

    This Listener's Choice is all questions about the late, great Sam Pilafian.
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    1 hora e 15 minutos
  • TBJ215: Luke Spence
    Jul 1 2023

    Andrew is joined by trumpet player Dr. Luke Spence, fresh off playing in a dream team trumpet section for the first ever performances of the International Pride Orchestra.
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    1 hora e 22 minutos