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 • 195 episodes
That's Not Spit, It's Condensation!
Latest Episodes
#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 makes his music so idiomatic and enjoyable to p...
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#198: Dr. Molly Gebrian - Why Your Practice Isn't Working (According to Science)
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, neuroscientist, and author of Learn F...
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#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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