skills-and-bones' podcast

Lt. Matthew Anderson Talks Life, Music, and Navy

This was a fun episode to record as we go back to our Jax State days with a bunch of trombone players studying with Dr. Roberts, having fun, and trying to figure out our

Kevin Hicks and the Trombone Visualizer

You know it, we have found some gold with this episode of Skills and Bones. Meet Kevin Hicks and learn about all the amazing things he is up to. You will learn about his

Cross Grain Playing and the Slide Master App - Meet John Covelli

On this episode you will get to meet John Covelli out of St. Louis. He works in a 9-5 job and like many trombone players or musicians keeps at it. He continues to learn i

The Alto Picked Mike Lake

Mike Lake shares some nice stories about his journey and how the alto trombone suits him as a musician. Make sure  to check out all of his products such as method books,

Christopher Bassett: About Being a Musician

This episode Christopher Bassett, the bass trombonist of the San Francisco Symphony Orchestra, talks about being a musician first. He gives great advice about being the b

The Passion of Music is Alive and Well with Samantha Hogan!

Happy Holidays everyone!  During the pandemic musicians were able to meet more online and it made for a challenging time, but also fruitful time to make connections tha

Breaking Barriers with Hillary Simms

This episode features trombonist Hillary Simms. She has accomplished a lot in a short time and I personally look up to her. She has so many pedagogical ideas that she sha

Trombone Professor, Dr. Anthony Williams

I went back to my roots on this one - going solo and talking one on one with a trombone friend. Meet Dr. Anthony Williams as he speaks about some of his major influences

Skills and Bones Found a Diamond! Meet Frank Cohen

This episode has been in the works for a little over 3 years now. My original intention was to meet the members of Brass Against and talk to the brass players about the b

Trombonist and Singer-Songwriter, Hailey Brinnel

Do you ever come across an artist or person not in your field and just think very highly of them? For me there are some athletes, motivational speakers, teachers, maybe a

Extend Your Trombone Knowledge with Nikki Abissi

This is the first episode with a co-host. Bruce Faske from episode one of this season has agreed to join me on the search for trombone treasures during season 5. Here is

Roll Tide with Bruce Faske

Season 5 is here. Enjoy the first episode with Dr. Bruce Faske, the new trombone professor at the University of Alabama. Plus you just might be hearing more from with on

Injury comebacks with Jonathan Allen

On this episode of Skills and Bones we get to know Dr. Jonathan Allen and discuss injury comebacks. The first injury was an old shoulder injury and has some tips about wh

Meet Dr. Jessica Butler and Learn About Littin Trombones

Meet Dr. Jessica Butler, Associate Professor of Practice, Low Brass & Music History at Southern Illinois University Carbondale. You will learn about Littin Trombones and

S&B Clinic Chat with Myles Blakemore and Pete Strohm

Recorded live at East Carolina University on March 23, 2024. This was the third year in a row for the event and second with a podcast episode recorded in front of a live

Trombone 101

Learn the story behind Trombone 101 and the great trombone teacher and musician, Sean Reusch. Make sure to check out his webpage: https://www.trombone101.com/ with many r

Learn about the Vox Cor Trio!

Meet the Vox Cor Trio! Listen and learn about their mission and music they perform. Follow them on Instagram to keep up with the latest.

Get to Know Trombonist and Now Author, Jose Leonardo Leon

Jose Leon talks about his new book, life experiences and more. Listen and get to know this amazing person, trombonist, and now author. 

Skills and Bones Interview with Slide-School

The brass and trombone community are quite amazing with all the resources we have to offer from pedagogical minds all over the world. Just to name a few of the great trom

Meet the Brews BROS!

Two great trombonists and friends team up for a power duo of trombone music and micro-brews. Meet the Brews Brothers, Jemmie Robertson and Bill Mann. We discuss the duo's