That's Not Spit, It's Condensation! Podcast
1) #199: Kevin McKee - From Trumpet to Composer (Centennial Horizon)
In this episode, I'm sitting down with composer and trumpeter Kevin McKee to talk about his journey from trumpet performance to composition, how his playing background shapes his writing, and what mak...Show More
2) #198: Why Your Practice Isn't Working (According to Science) | Dr. Molly Gebrian
Most musicians are practicing wrong—not because they're lazy or untalented, but because traditional practice methods don't align with how the brain actually learns. Dr. Molly Gebrian is a violist, neu...Show More
3) #197: Stephen Wadsack: Why This Trumpet Player’s Beliefs About Confidence Held Him Back
Confidence wasn’t missing — it was misunderstood. In this episode, Ryan sits down with trumpet player and educator Stephen Wadsack to unpack how deeply held beliefs about confidence can quietly shape ...Show More
4) #196: 3 Common Trumpet Practice Problems You Don't Have To Accept
Many trumpet players experience frustration, inconsistency, or uncertainty in their practice — and assume that’s just normal. In this video, I break down 3 trumpet practice habits that are common, but...Show More
5) #195: My Philadelphia Audition - What It Felt Like To Make the Finals
In this episode, I share the full story of my recent audition for the Principal Trumpet position with the Philadelphia Orchestra — one of the highest-profile trumpet auditions in the world. I made the...Show More
6) #194: Ron Von Dreau - The Secret to Growing a 60+ Student Music Studio
In this episode of That’s Not Spit, It’s Condensation, I sit down with tubist and teacher Ron Von Dreau to talk about what it takes to build and sustain a thriving private teaching studio. Ron has ta...Show More
7) #193: 4 Skills That Separate Audition Winners from Everyone Else
In this episode, I'm going to break down the real reason auditions feel so brutal—and what separates the winners from everyone else. It's not luck. It's not just talent. It's a learnable set of skills...Show More
8) #192: Doug Lindsey - Master Lip Trills and Unlock Effortless Trumpet Technique
In this episode, we break down how to master lip trills, develop faster and cleaner technique, and play with more freedom—without adding tension. You’ll learn why “lip trills” aren’t actually about t...Show More
#192: Doug Lindsey - Master Lip Trills and Unlock Effortless Trumpet Technique
1:31:26 | Aug 13th, 2025
9) #191: Victor Djonorh - What Middle School Band Directors Really Do (And Why It Matters)
In this episode of That's Not Spit, It's Condensation, I sit down with Victor Djonorh, longtime band director at Summit Middle School and assistant director at Edmond Santa Fe, to dive deep into the r...Show More
#191: Victor Djonorh - What Middle School Band Directors Really Do (And Why It Matters)
1:13:50 | Jul 16th, 2025
10) #190: Johanna Yarbrough - From Orchestral Challenges to Teaching with Impact
In this episode, I’m joined by Johanna Yarbrough, who recently transitioned from her role as second horn with the Detroit Symphony Orchestra to become the Professor of French Horn at Louisiana State U...Show More
#190: Johanna Yarbrough - From Orchestral Challenges to Teaching with Impact
1:19:53 | Jul 2nd, 2025