Welcome to the show. Today I'm thrilled to bring on to the program Justin Bland, a fine baroque trumpeter currently residing in Copenhagen, Denmark.

In this conversation with Justin Bland, you'll discover:

-Why passion should define your niche...01:30

-Justin's ignominious beginning on trumpet...06:35

-Fricking Covid tramples on the grand plan with great aplomb...10:00

-Breaking into the Copenhagen music scene...12:35

-How to make natural trumpet a career...17:50

-How one feels connected to composers from centuries past...22:45

To learn more about Justin, click here: http://jamesnewcombontrumpet.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Justin-Bland-Bio.pdf 

Credits:

Trumpet Dynamics: The Story of the Trumpet, In the Words of Those Who Play It

Host: James Newcomb

Guest: Justin Bland

Opening music: "Folklore" by Big Big Train

Closing music: "Creepin' With Clark" written and performed by Mike Vax

Audio editing by: James Newcomb

Show notes prepared by: Podcast Artistry™