Episode 6: Hanging With Adam Rapa
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- Опубліковано 7 лип 2024
- What do you get when you mix killer chops, deep philosophy, and outspoken candor? You get Adam Rapa.
Adam is in demand internationally as a soloist and clinician. His command of the various aspects of the trumpet makes his playing seem effortless, and his approach to teaching is thoughtful, analytical, and exceptionally practical. And his unwavering desire to remove as many obstacles as possible for trumpet players has led Adam to cross over into the arena of mouthpiece and trumpet design with his company Lotus Trumpets.
Adam is truly a Trumpet Guru, and in this episode, we cover a lot of ground. Check out what Adam has to say about the state of trumpet design and what he's doing to make a difference, the cult of pedagogy, the impact of cultural diversity on his music and world view, being in a prime state on and off the stage, and why he doesn't have a favorite anything.
This is one hang you don't want to miss.
So pour yourself a big glass, pull up a chair, and let the hang begin!
Appreciate the honesty about the issues with Dave M.
Thank you for holding this interview, Jose, and for creating this type of setting for such a great interview to take place. Adam is a huge inspiration to me for many reasons, and this session has a lot of really valuable and important words being exchanged and wisdom and truth being shared. So thankful.
Thanks Jonathan! I appreciate your support. Adam has been a musical inspiration of mine as well. I was always in awe of his ability. But it's when I was able to spend a few days just hanging out with him, I knew I had found a kindred spirit.
Adam turned himself into a FIRST CLASS WORLD CLASS BADASS MUTHAFUKA!!
I remember hearing him in Drum Corps, and he was a REALLY GOOD then. Met him a few years later in the show BLAST, and his "extreme technique" was getting better, his range was already easy and effortless. NOW he's just
THE MAN!! THANK YOU FOR THIS INTERVIEW
I think it might be time for another check in with Mr. Rappa!
Great interview! Thanks for being so candid about why you left Monette and started Lotus.
The main take away from this is interview for me was the “find the easiest path” statement. This helps. Thanks for taking the time to do this interview.
Thanks for listening!
This is a really terrific discussion. Thanks!
I can't believe I watched the whole interview! 😲 Wow! The thing is I always wondered why Adam left Monette, now I know why. He s avery free spirited human being not binded by any particular belief systems. Thanks for sharing this podcast with us trumpet mortals.
Thanks! Adam has a very interesting view on life, and that definitely impacts his music. Glad you enjoyed the episode. I hope to have even more thought provoking and eye-opening conversations.
Lotus mouthpieces use AR resonance technique 👍
I love this guy.
He's a great guy!
@@TheTrumpetGurusHangPodcast binging my way through this podcast. This is absolutely fantastic.
@@popcornsamurai enjoy!
All this trumpet giants should finally release some tutorials .
Adam rapa is a master and where is his leaning course ?!
Thanks 😊
Adam has mentioned starting online courses. I'll have to check in with him and see where he is with that project.
The Trumpet Gurus Hang Podcast any news ? 🥲 we are starving 😫
i'm very new to getting some actual high range going, but every single note above the staff for me ranges from sharp to super sharp the higher I go 🤔🤔
Altruism…pffttt