That's Not Spit, It's Condensation! Podcast
1) #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
2) #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
3) #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
4) #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
5) #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
6) BONUS: College Trumpet Players - Tired of Spinning Your Wheels?
Sign up for the FREE online masterclass (college students only): https://live.ryanbeachtrumpet.com/gold-method-masterclass-podcast If you’re a college trumpet player who works hard but still feels stu...Show More
7) #189: Is Vennture the Future of Mouthpiece Design for Trumpet Players? | Doug McVey
Doug McVey is the founder of Vennture mouthpieces. He guides the technical direction of Vennture, oversees the development of VennCAD, and designs the tooling and processes used to produce Vennture cu...Show More
8) #188: How to Teach Trumpet: Lessons from 30+ Years of Experience
Michael Anderson is the recently retired Professor of Trumpet at the Wanda L. Bass School of Music at Oklahoma City University. He is a member of the International Trumpet Guild Board of Directors and...Show More
9) #187: Sound, Self-Belief, and the Path to Trumpet Mastery | Karl Sievers
Karl Sievers grew up in Louisville, KY. His teachers include Leon Rapier, former principal trumpet in the Louisville Orchestra; Louis Davidson, former principal trumpet in the Cleveland Orchestra; Wil...Show More
10) #186: What It Really Takes To Win A Top Opera Job (Trombone Edition) | Will Baker
William A. Baker, was appointed Bass Trombonist of the Lyric Opera of Chicago Orchestra in 2024 by Music Director Enrique Mazzola. He also currently serves as the Principal Bass Trombonist of the Mont...Show More