Episode 128: Hanging With Mike Lovatt

My guest for this episode is Mike Lovatt.
Mike is a master craftsman. Whether he’s sitting in the back row of a big band or standing in front of an orchestra, his huge sound and flawless technique make even the most challenging parts sound effortless. Mike’s desire to inspire has earned him the prestigious Derek Watkins Chair of Trumpet at the Royal Academy of Music and positions at the Royal College of Music, the Royal Conservatory of Scotland, and the Royal Welsh and Birmingham Conservatories. Plus, he’s always down for a pint or two.
Check out what Mike has to say about Derek Watkins, Uan Racey, the London music scene, getting hooked on the trumpet, learning through trial and error, getting past natural talent, the importance of listening, Seth MacFarlane, making room for the next generation of trumpet players, his Brass Pack project, figuring out how to play in the upper register, his introduction to the Maggio System, finding the right approach for the individual, and so much more!
So pour yourself a big glass, pull up a chair, and let the hang begin!
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00:00:00 Intro
00:05:37 Derek Watkins
00:11:15 Uan Racey
00:14:41 The London music scene
00:22:55 Getting hooked on the trumpet
00:28:10 Learning through trial and error
00:34:50 Getting past natural talent
00:43:33 The importance of listening
00:46:53 Seth MacFarlane
00:54:45 Making room for the next generation of trumpet players
00:56:11 His Brass Pack project
01:02:58 Figuring out how to play in the upper register
01:08:30 His introduction to the Maggio System
01:15:39 Finding the right approach for the individual
01:17:17 Go Practice
01:23:43 Sound Off
01:29:06 Geared Up
01:39:30 Rapid Fire Round

[@brucekendall52]

This has been an outstanding discussion.Mike you come across as a great humanitarian.Respect.Thank you.

[@christune5338]

I was lucky to get to know Uan Rasey personally. I also got to know trombonists Milt Bernhardt, Hoyt Bohannon, Tommy Pedersen and both Roger Bobo and Tommy Johnson (tubists) Along with several others these were among the top brass players in Los Angeles especially in the 1960's and 1970's.
Uan was a friend of my trombone teacher, and Uan would occasionally help Harold Diner (my private teacher) out with various projects around his house, since Uan was phenomenal with his hands in addition to being a top flight trumpeter here in Hollywood' Uan was also a really good trumpet teacher. Uan did all this great stuff while getting around on crutches. He had been affected by polio and thus needed the crutches to get around.

[@JoshRzepkaMusic]

Another terrific interview, thanks fellas!

[@gskenty]

Great Interview Mike

[@ceeteetrpt]

Great talk José and Mike, one of the main reasons London gets Hollywood film scores is the no residuals clause, they love not paying the Hollywood union contract residuals….

[@TheTrumpetGurusHangPodcast]

Thanks Chris! Yeah, that was the same thing that Rick Baptist told me a few years ago.