That's Not Spit, It's Condensation!
“That’s Not Spit, It’s Condensation” is a weekly podcast with conversations and discussions about all things music. In it, we’ll peel back the layers of what makes great musicians great, hoping to inspire others to achieve their maximum potential.http://thatsnotspit.com
Podcasting since 2018 • 193 episodes
That's Not Spit, It's Condensation!
Latest Episodes
#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 — and limit — the way we practice, per...
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#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 don’t have to stay that way.Thes...
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#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 finals, but the real takeaway wasn’t the re...
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#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 taught in Texas for decades, managing st...
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#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 that anyone can develop.If you’ve e...
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