Episode 060: Remembering Denis Wick: A Legacy of Music, Teaching, and Inspiration
Episode Description :In today’s episode, I want to take a moment to reflect on the life and impact of Deniis Wick—a name synonymous with exc...
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The Ian Bousfield Experience
I have had the incredible privilege to experience amazing musical moments, develop my teaching and growing as a musician over my career, and I have always loved sharing what I've learnt. Tha...
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Episode 058 - Do You Need To Be a Good Player To Be a Good Teacher?
In this episode, I delve into the age-old debate: does one need to be an exceptional musician to teach music effectively? Join me as I share...
Episode 057 - Who Am I Without My Instrument?
Description: In this introspective episode, we delve into the profound question posed by one of my students: "Who am I without my instrument...
Episode 56 - The Importance of Doing What You Do
Join me as I reflect on recent concerts, share insights into my musical journey, and explore the deep connection I feel between myself and m...
Episode 55: Building Your Own Spare Parts - The Musician's Guide
Join me as I share insights into building your own spare parts as a musician, drawing parallels between music and craftsmanship. From crafti...
Episode 54: Reflections at 60: Aging, Goals, and a Spectacular Birthday!
Hey, everyone! Welcome to today's episode, where I'm delving into a reflective and somewhat emotional discussion as I celebrate my 60th birt...
053 - Tatu Mute Review - Unboxing, Sound Test, and Durability Test!
Hey, everyone! In today's podcast, I'll be diving into a detailed review of the Tatu Mutes made in Hungary. At first glance, I was skeptical...
Episode 052 - Harmon Mutes Review!
With so much great equipment out on the market, I decided to take a look through and see if I can help guide how you spend your hard earned...
Episode 51 - Should We Play The Cello Suites?
I'll share my personal struggles as to whether I should play this music, and in general the responsibility of handling pieces of great art....
Episode 50 - My Approach to Fitness and Mental Well-being as a Musician
Hey everyone! Today, I want to share a bit about my approach to fitness and mental well-being as a musician. I've received some great questi...
Episode 49: How to become a soloist + competitions - do we need them?
Get ready to dive deep into the world behind the brass curtain. In this episode, we'll unravel the intricate nuances of trombone competition...
Episode 48: What is Perfection?
Join me as I ramble through duality in the classroom, my dad's dogs, Marco Pierre White and perfection.
Episode 47: The Christian Lindberg Interview
Want to know how he has achieved what he has achieved and what makes him tick? I found the interview fascinating, not least because he was s...
Episode 46: Photoshopped Recordings
Does the end of the pandemic spell disaster for YouTube sensations? Opinion given as fact, and many other topics including how to enjoy prac...
Episode 45: Does Analysis Lead to Paralysis?
In this episode I talk all around this famous statement, encompassing being extra ordinary, the difference between concentration and awarene...
Episode 44: The Jeremy Wilson Interview!
Jeremy and I have so many interesting chats - here is your chance to eavesdrop! You will hear all about Jeremy's musical beginnings and you'...
Episode 43: A Tale of Two Beaches + Goodbye Bernard
I was fortunate enough to visit two very beautiful, yet very different coastal resorts this autumn. Here are my experiences. Plus, I couldn'...
Episode 42: Spirituality
Join me as I discover a form of spirituality in the practice room and am reminded of the communion of music. Also, a call to action to make...
Episode 41: Competition Update, and Why Arthur Pryor is not a Load of Rubbish!
Follow my adventures in organising the fairest and most representative competition I can, plus take an amusing look at my childhood and Arth...
Episode 40: Who Am I Without the Trombone and Mike Lovatt's Big Question (and Many More!)
Lots of great questions. Apart from the above: how to have a lucky day and inventiveness in the practice room.