Nick Finzer Audio Experience: Recent Episodes
Nick Finzer
The podcast from Nick Finzer that catches you up on all things jazz trombone. Music, masterclasses, interviews, and more.
On this episode of the Nick Finzer Audio Experience, listen as Nick discusses the best exercises for working on intonation, syncing articulation with slide position, and the “old rules” vs the “new rules” of jazz.
On this episode of the Nick Finzer Audio Experience, listen as Nick discusses increasing slide speed, how to be a successful graduate student, and his top five favorite trombonists.
On this episode of the Nick Finzer Audio Experience, listen as Nick discusses staying organized, practice journals, and teaching adult beginners.
On this episode of the Nick Finzer Audio Experience, listen as Nick discusses transcribing mistakes, advice for playing lead trombone, and bad compositions.
On this musical episode of the Nick Finzer Audio Experience, listen to Nick Finzer's Ten Year Suite Movement 7: Never Enough. The Ten Year Suite was premiered February 22nd, 2015 at Shapeshifter Lab in Brooklyn, NY. Commissioned by the Institute for Creative Music (www.ifcmusic.org).Featuring: Mat Jodrell - trumpet, Michael Thomas - Alto Sax, Chad Lefkowitz-Brown - Tenor Sax, Andrew Gutauskus - Bass Clarinet, Steven Feifke - Synth , Chris Ziemba - Piano, Andrew Renfroe - Guitar, Dave Baron - Bass, Bryan Carter - Drums
On this musical episode of the Nick Finzer Audio Experience, listen to Nick Finzer's Ten Year Suite Movement 6: The Indefinite Road Ahead. The Ten Year Suite was premiered February 22nd, 2015 at Shapeshifter Lab in Brooklyn, NY. Commissioned by the Institute for Creative Music (www.ifcmusic.org).Featuring: Mat Jodrell - trumpet, Michael Thomas - Alto Sax, Chad Lefkowitz-Brown - Tenor Sax, Andrew Gutauskus - Bass Clarinet, Steven Feifke - Synth , Chris Ziemba - Piano, Andrew Renfroe - Guitar, Dave Baron - Bass, Bryan Carter - Drums
On this musical episode of the Nick Finzer Audio Experience, listen to Nick Finzer's Ten Year Suite Movement 5: Sun in Your Eyes. The Ten Year Suite was premiered February 22nd, 2015 at Shapeshifter Lab in Brooklyn, NY. Commissioned by the Institute for Creative Music (www.ifcmusic.org).Featuring: Mat Jodrell - trumpet, Michael Thomas - Alto Sax, Chad Lefkowitz-Brown - Tenor Sax, Andrew Gutauskus - Bass Clarinet, Steven Feifke - Synth , Chris Ziemba - Piano, Andrew Renfroe - Guitar, Dave Baron - Bass, Bryan Carter - Drums
On this musical episode of the Nick Finzer Audio Experience, listen to Nick Finzer's Ten Year Suite Movement 3: Changing Times. The Ten Year Suite was premiered February 22nd, 2015 at Shapeshifter Lab in Brooklyn, NY. Commissioned by the Institute for Creative Music (www.ifcmusic.org).Featuring: Mat Jodrell - trumpet, Michael Thomas - Alto Sax ,Chad Lefkowitz-Brown - Tenor Sax, Andrew Gutauskus - Bass Clarinet ,Steven Feifke - Synth ,Chris Ziemba - Piano, Andrew Renfroe - Guitar, Dave Baron - Bass, Bryan Carter - Drums
On this musical episode of the Nick Finzer Audio Experience, listen to Nick Finzer's Ten Year Suite Movement 2 - Middle Distance. The Ten Year Suite was premiered February 22nd, 2015 at Shapeshifter Lab in Brooklyn, NY. Commissioned by the Institute for Creative Music (www.ifcmusic.org).Featuring: Mat Jodrell - trumpet, Michael Thomas - Alto Sax ,Chad Lefkowitz-Brown - Tenor Sax, Andrew Gutauskus - Bass Clarinet ,Steven Feifke - Synth ,Chris Ziemba - Piano, Andrew Renfroe - Guitar, Dave Baron - Bass, Bryan Carter - Drums
On this musical episode of the Nick Finzer Audio Experience, listen to Nick Finzer's Ten Year Suite Movement 1 - Re:Connection. The Ten Year Suite was premiered February 22nd, 2015 at Shapeshifter Lab in Brooklyn, NY. Commissioned by the Institute for Creative Music (www.ifcmusic.org).
On this episode of the Nick Finzer Audio Experience, listen as Nick Finzer and Or Bareket play the tune ‘You and the Night at the Music’ as a part of the #DynamicDuos series.
On this episode of the Nick Finzer Audio Experience, listen as Nick Finzer and Chris Ziemba play the tune ‘Conception’ as a part of the #DynamicDuos series.
On this episode of the Nick Finzer Audio Experience, listen to Nick play an arrangement of the tune ‘Overjoyed’ by Stevie Wonder. This recording features Jimmy Macbride on drums, Dave Baron on bass, and Chris Ziemba on piano.
On this episode of the Nick Finzer Audio Experience, listen as Nick discusses developing your range on an instrument, his saying “go slow”, and the dealing with throat tension.
On this episode of the Nick Finzer Audio Experience, listen to Nick play an arrangement of the Leonard Bernstein standard ‘Maria’ from West Side Story. This recording features Jimmy Macbride on drums, Dave Baron on bass, and Chris Ziemba on piano.
On this episode of the Nick Finzer Audio Experience, listen as Nick discusses what happens after recording a record, next steps to marketing your music, dealing with your ego getting in the way of your playing, and how to develop your own sound.
On this episode of the Nick Finzer Audio Experience, listen to Nick play the Billy Strayhorn tune ‘A Flower is a Lovesome Thing’ featuring Chris Ziemba on piano, Dave Baron on bass, Jimmy Macbride on drums, and Nick Finzer on trombone.
On this episode of the Nick Finzer Audio Experience, listen to Nick as he discusses keeping your motivation to practice fresh, playing “out” while still sounding good, and his process for learning a song.
On this episode of the Nick Finzer Audio Experience, listen as Nick plays the Thad Jones tune “Three and One”, featuring himself and Dave Baron on bass as a part of his Dynamic Duos musical series.
On this episode of the Nick Finzer Audio Experience, listen as Nick plays the Curtis Fuller tune “The Court”, featuring himself and Leon Boykins on bass as a part of his Dynamic Duos musical series.
On this episode of the Nick Finzer Audio Experience, listen as Nick plays the Duke Pearson tune “Chant”, featuring himself and Chris Ziemba on piano as a part of his Dynamic Duos musical series.
On this episode of the Nick Finzer Audio Experience, Nick plays Pat Metheny’s Bright Size Life featuring himself and Chris Ziemba on piano.
On this episode of the Nick Finzer Audio Experience, listen as Nick plays movement one of his composition Ten Year Suite entitled Re:Connection. This tune was commissioned by the Institute for Creative Music.
On this episode of the Nick Finzer Audio Experience, Nick plays his tune Alternate Agenda, one of the first tunes he wrote when he decided he wanted to have a band. Enjoy!
On this episode of the Nick Finzer Audio Experience, go back into the Ask Nick archives where Nick discusses how long it takes to build a library of standards, relearning tunes, putting too much pressure on yourself, and so much more!
On this episode of the Nick Finzer Audio Experience, go back into the Ask Nick archives where Nick discusses what to talk about at a masterclass, what’s missing from jazz trombone pedagogy, Joe Alessi slide technique, and so much more!
On this episode of the Nick Finzer Audio Experience, listen to Nick as he plays the legendary George Gershwin tune Soon.
On this episode of the Nick Finzer Audio Experience, listen as Nick plays the standard tune All The Things You Are, but in 5!
On this episode of the Nick Finzer Audio Experience, listen to Nick as he discusses elevator pitches, valve trombone, shedding microtonal music, and more!
On this episode of the Nick Finzer Audio Experience, listen as Nick plays his tune All Hype at the Jazz Education Network Conference 2022.
On this episode of the Nick Finzer Audio Experience, listen to Nick as he discusses transcribing whole records, whether the “how” is more important than the “what”, playing how you talk, and much more!
On this episode of the Nick Finzer Audio Experience, Nick plays the standard tune Body & Soul featuring musicians August Bish and Austin Crawford as a part of his Office Hours series.
On this episode of the Nick Finzer Audio Experience, listen to Nick as he discusses active listening, what he would fix in his records, composition processes, and much more!
On this episode of the Nick Finzer Audio Experience, the JTBN Day 2020 WINNER Paco Andreo plays the Jody Grind with the UNT 3:00 Lab Band, directed by Nick Finzer.
On this episode of the Nick Finzer Audio Experience, the UNT U-Tubes (2020 WINNERS of the International Trombone Association's Kai Winding Jazz Trombone Ensemble Competition) play an original composition by former student Austin Woolsey entitled The Blue Room.
On this episode of the Nick Finzer Audio Experience, Nick plays through his original composition “No More” from his own GET TO IT Jazz Trombone Duet Book! This duet uses more of a vamp sequence rather than a song form. The chords should put you into some new territory! Happy Practicing!
On this episode of the Nick Finzer Audio Experience, join Nick as he plays his own rendition of Kenny Garrett’s Sing a Song of Song for ten trombones, performed during the OUT OF FOCUS Album Livestream Celebration on November 15th, 2021.
On this episode of the Nick Finzer Audio Experience, Nick discusses whether bebop stifles creativity, practicing sight reading changes, coping mechanisms for when you’re overwhelmed with work, and so much more! Stick around for more Q&A content!
On this episode of the Nick Finzer Audio Experience, join Nick as he plays his opening recital to the Conn Selmer/UNT JTBN DAY 2021! This performance is split into two parts, and features Davy Mooney, Chris Teal and Guillermo Lopez.
On this episode of the Nick Finzer Audio Experience, Nick discusses mouthpiece upgrades, opinions on livestream concerts, asking for money, and so much more! Stick around for more Q&A content!
On this episode of the Nick Finzer Audio Experience, Nick discusses should you learn tunes in 12 keys, experiences that change your musical approach, how to plan tours, and much more!
On this episode of the Nick Finzer Audio Experience, Nick discusses how to get booked, fixing a bad gig, what he learned from his Juilliard Audition, and much more!
On this episode of the Nick Finzer Audio Experience, listen to Nick and his colleagues play The Weatherman from Nick Finzer’s Cast of Characters live from Denton, ft. Lucas Pino!
On this episode of the Nick Finzer Audio Experience, listen to Nick and his colleagues play The Guru from Nick Finzer’s Cast of Characters live from Denton, ft. Lucas Pino and Philip Dizack!
On this episode of the Nick Finzer Audio Experience, listen as Nick (or even two of them!) plays on the tune Some Things Never Change, which has the same changes as All The Things You Are! No rhythm section, just two trombones and improvisation.
On this episode of the Nick Finzer Audio Experience, trade along with Nick on the tune On Green Dolphin Street in the key of Eb. Play on any instrument, it doesn’t need to be trombone!
On this episode of the Nick Finzer Audio Experience, listen as an experimental trombone loop turns into a cool and unique take on music!
On this episode of the Nick Finzer Audio Experience, Nick talks about whether different keys have different emotions, how to quickly retain tunes, fixing a double buzz, and more!
On this episode of the Nick Finzer Audio Experience, Nick discusses the use of surround sound, using the Real Book, where the greats learned from, and much more!
On this episode of the Nick Finzer Audio Experience, Nick talks about what it takes to make your first jazz record. Live at JEN 2022, he gives advice to aspiring professional musicians on how to navigate the business of music.
On this episode of the Nick Finzer Audio Experience, Nick plays a live rendition of All The Things You Are, but this time it’s in 5!
On this episode of the Nick Finzer Audio Experience, hear Nick talk about handling disrespect, what is missing in the modern jazz curriculum, whether big bands will last, and so much more from Ask Nick 065!
On this episode of the Nick Finzer Audio Experience, Nick plays a live rendition of Last Minute Blues by the great Slide Hampton.
On this episode of the Nick Finzer Audio Experience, hear Nick talk about who transcribes trombonists, how to keep your mind and body fresh, finding the changes to a tune from the solo, and so much more from Ask Nick 064!
On this episode of the Nick Finzer Audio Experience, listen to the UNT 3:00 Lab Band play Ryan Truesdell's Warm Regards, featuring UNT trombonists!
On this episode of the Nick Finzer Audio Experience, hear Nick talk about improv games/getting better at improvising, starting a website, approach to the anatomy of the trombone, and so much more from Ask Nick 063!
On this episode of the Nick Finzer Audio Experience, hear Nick talk about learning multiple tunes at once, expanding into the upper register, resources for students, and so much more from Ask Nick 062!
On this episode of the Nick Finzer Audio Experience, learn about producing an album, transcribing chord progressions, learning tunes, performance mindset, and so much more from Ask Nick 061!
On this episode of the Nick Finzer Audio Experience, listen to some tracks from his album “Out of Focus”. This podcast features the songs Single Petal of a Rose, Stardust, and Sing a Song of Song!
On this episode of the Nick Finzer Audio Experience listen in on another episode of Ask Nick as he talks about audition advice, improvising from memory or creativity, staying motivated, and more!
On this episode of the Nick Finzer Audio Experience listen in as Nick is interviewed by the Bernie's Bootlegs Podcast!
On this episode of the Nick Finzer Audio Experience listen in on another episode of Ask Nick as he talks about using drones to practice, preparing for a masterclass, if bodyweight affects your sound, and more!
On this episode of the Nick Finzer Audio Experience listen in as Nick talks about his #1 secret to playing lip slurs!
On this episode of the Nick Finzer Audio Experience listen in on another episode of Ask Nick as he talks about the Charlie Parker omnibook, warming up using melodies, tonguing EVERY note, and more!
On this episode of the Nick Finzer Audio Experience listen in as Nick talks about three essential tips on how to “shred” the pentatonic scale for improvisation!
On this episode of the Nick Finzer Audio Experience listen in on another episode of Ask Nick as he talks Bud Powell, favorite trombone solos, what he does when he doesn’t have time to warmup, and more!
On this episode of the Nick Finzer Audio Experience listen in as Nick talks about expanding your arpeggio skills up to the 13th using diatonic 13th exercises for jazz improvisation!
On this episode of the Nick Finzer Audio Experience listen in on another episode of Ask Nick as he remembers Chick Corea and talks about methods to learn phrasing, his favorite microphone, and more!
On this episode of the Nick Finzer Audio Experience listen in as Nick and students from the UNT Jazz Trombone Studio talk about 5 tips to have a great music school audition.
On this episode of the Nick Finzer Audio Experience listen in on another episode of Ask Nick as he talks with Graham Middleton from Marcinkiewicz Mouthpieces and talks about what mouthpiece he uses, what the best mouthpiece is, how the different models compare, and more!
On this episode of the Nick Finzer Audio Experience listen in on another episode of Ask Nick as he talks about composing, moving to New York City as a musician, rants about the blues scale, and more!
On this episode of the Nick Finzer Audio Experience listen in as Nick speaks at the 2020 MCP Summit with Dr. Fabiana Claure from UNT, to talk music marketing, career development, and share stories of getting into many aspects of the music business!
On this episode of the Nick Finzer Audio Experience listen in as Nick takes a look at the score for “(Take the) Fork in the Road” from Cast of Characters!
On this episode of the Nick Finzer Audio Experience listen in on another episode of Ask Nick as he wishes J.J. Johnson a happy birthday, plays some trading, talks about where he sees jazz trombone going, and more!
On this episode of the Nick Finzer Audio Experience listen in as Nick outlines 3 Tried and True Methods to becoming a great Jazz Player / Soloist / Improviser!
On this episode of the Nick Finzer Audio Experience listen in on another episode of Ask Nick as he talks about playing trombone backwards, studying with Steve Turre, Flamenco music, fundamentals, and more!
On this episode of the Nick Finzer Audio Experience listen in as Nick talks about the 2021 UNT/Conn Selmer 2021 Jazz Trombone Competition, how to submit your recordings, the 2021 Jazz Trombone Day, and more!
On this episode of the Nick Finzer Audio Experience listen in on another episode of Ask Nick as he talks about how to critique jazz solos, if he forgets his students, getting comfortable on social media, and more!
On this episode of the Nick Finzer Audio Experience listen in on another episode of Ask Nick as he talks about piano, plungers, listening, how to get a college teaching gig, dream gigs, and more!
On this episode of the Nick Finzer Audio Experience listen in on another episode of Ask Nick as he talks about what to play on a minor 2-5, high notes, embouchure changes, great trombone albums, and more!
On this episode of the Nick Finzer Audio Experience listen in as Nick talks about how to doodle tongue on the trombone!
On this episode of the Nick Finzer Audio Experience listen in on another episode of Ask Nick as he talks about working on piano as a trombonist, music promo tips, feel, and more!
On this episode of the Nick Finzer Audio Experience listen in as Nick goes inside of the score for his song, “Venus” from the album, “Cast of Characters”!
On this episode of the Nick Finzer Audio Experience listen in on another episode of Ask Nick as he talks about playing LONG solos, FAST solos, SPACE solos, DEVELOP solos, and more!
On this episode of the Nick Finzer Audio Experience listen in as Nick talks about his 10 tips for auditioning at a music school!
On this episode of the Nick Finzer Audio Experience listen in as Nick goes inside of the score for his song, “The Guru” from the album, “Cast of Characters”!
On this episode of the Nick Finzer Audio Experience listen in on another episode of Ask Nick as he talks about tips for practicing, breaking down standards, trying new things in compositions, and more!
On this episode of the Nick Finzer Audio Experience listen in as Nick talks about ways of staying focused when you practice!
On this episode of the Nick Finzer Audio Experience listen in on another episode of Ask Nick as he talks about balancing a day job with music, when you’re ready to teach music, tips for transcribing, and more!
On this episode of the Nick Finzer Audio Experience listen in as Nick and Outside in Music Director of Operations, Alan Blanchard, speak at the NAMM show in Los Angeles, California in 2019!
On this episode of the Nick Finzer Audio Experience listen in on another episode of Ask Nick as he talks about a new album, why trombone, the value of college, modes, starting a big band, and more!
On this episode of the Nick Finzer Audio Experience listen in as Nick talks about what IGTV is, how to use it, and how you can implement it into your social media to help connect with your followers!
On this episode of the Nick Finzer Audio Experience listen in on another episode of Ask Nick as he talks about experimenting with scales, virtual music school, the best jazz theory books, George Russell, and more!
On this episode of the Nick Finzer Audio Experience listen in as Nick gives the three things he wishes he knew before he left music school!
On this episode of the Nick Finzer Audio Experience listen in on another episode of Ask Nick as he talks about advice for classical players, what Juilliard is like, practicing improvisation, and more!
On this episode of the Nick Finzer Audio Experience listen in on another episode of Ask Nick as he talks about making a tune list, jazz competitions, writing for jazz trombones in a big band, and more!
On this episode of the Nick Finzer Audio Experience listen in as Nick gives a talk at the JEN conference in 2020 about his philosophy about creating everyday, which helps him to be a Trombonist, Record Label Owner, Marketer, and so much more!
On this episode of the Nick Finzer Audio Experience listen in on another episode of Ask Nick as he talks about his top 5 favorite standards, his favorite ballad, practice mutes, and more!
On this episode of the Nick Finzer Audio Experience listen in as Nick talks about a free way to get promotion for your jazz album through jazz magazine JAZZIZ.
On this episode of the Nick Finzer Audio Experience listen in on another episode of Ask Nick as he talks about developing your voice, using your airstream, difficult intervals, lip trills, and more!
On this episode of the Nick Finzer Audio Experience listen in as Nick talks about his seven tips on how to develop the upper register to help with lead trombone playing.
On this episode of the Nick Finzer Audio Experience listen in on another episode of Ask Nick as he talks about livestreaming, sponsorships, gear, playing acapella, and more!
On this episode of the Nick Finzer Audio Experience listen in as Nick talks about how to create a system that works well for teaching online using Zoom during the COVID-19 pandemic.
On this episode of the Nick Finzer Audio Experience listen in on another episode of Ask Nick as he talks about the trombone studio at the University of North Texas, practicing outside, long or short warmups, and more!
On this episode of the Nick Finzer Audio Experience listen in as Nick talks about creating a paid media strategy to help get your content out there to help grow your audience.
On this episode of the Nick Finzer Audio Experience listen in on another episode of Ask Nick as he talks about his guilty pleasure listening, experimenting with effects pedals, bass trombone player recommendations, and more!
On this episode of the Nick Finzer Audio Experience listen in as Nick talks about making choices, making it happen, and taking control of your career as a jazz musician.
On this episode of the Nick Finzer Audio Experience listen in on another episode of Ask Nick as he talks about how to work on phrasing while composing, working day jobs, and more!
On this episode of the Nick Finzer Audio Experience listen in as Nick talks about Facebook's new Terms and Conditions that have many worried that they may not be able to share their content with their fan community...but have no worry! Nick is here with his take on the update.
On this episode of the Nick Finzer Audio Experience listen in on another episode of Ask Nick as he talks about raising your expectations for yourself while practicing, accountability, success, and more!
On this episode of the Nick Finzer Audio Experience listen in as Nick talks about what kind of album artwork seems to work best for musicians these days.
On this episode of the Nick Finzer Audio Experience listen in on another episode of Ask Nick as he talks about body chemistry, KPop, doodle-tonguing, favorite tempos, and more!
On this episode of the Nick Finzer Audio Experience listen in as Nick talks about some of his favorite Content Creation Tools for Musicians.
On this episode of the Nick Finzer Audio Experience listen in on another episode of Ask Nick as he talks about learning through ghost notes, grace notes, sounding like yourself, and more!
On this episode of the Nick Finzer Audio Experience listen in on another episode of Ask Nick as he talks about learning through imitation, consistency throughout the registers, and more!
On this episode of the Nick Finzer Audio Experience listen in as Nick talks about some of the things to expect from your first album release.
On this episode of the Nick Finzer Audio Experience listen in on another episode of Ask Nick as he talks about natural slurs, low register articulation, Slide Hampton, and more!
On this episode of the Nick Finzer Audio Experience listen in on to a recording of “You’ll Never Know (the Alternative) from Cast of Characters.
On this episode of the Nick Finzer Audio Experience listen in on another episode of Ask Nick as he talks about positivity, marketing strategy, good news, and more!
On this episode of the Nick Finzer Audio Experience listen in on as Nick joins the Jazziz Daily Brunch
On this episode of the Nick Finzer Audio Experience listen in on as Nick explains working on upper extension guide tones.
On this episode of the Nick Finzer Audio Experience listen in on another episode of Ask Nick as he talks about the most important reason to appreciate Black American Music, making a content plan and more!
On this episode of the Nick Finzer Audio Experience listen in on an interview Nick had with 8vBebop!
On this episode of the Nick Finzer Audio Experience listen in on another episode of Ask Nick as he talks about moving forward during 2020, how to create with restrictions and more!
On this episode of the Nick Finzer Audio Experience listen in on a live cover of "The Greatest Romance Ever Sold" with Finzer's Hear & Now live at Subculture NYC in May 2018!
On this episode of the Nick Finzer Audio Experience listen in on another episode of Ask Nick as he talks about some of his most embarrassing gigs, problems with jazz education, procrastination, and more!
On this episode of the Nick Finzer Audio Experience listen in on a performance from the BAC-UNT Jazz Trombone Day 2019 of JJ Johnson's "Lament" arranged for big band featuring Nick Finzer.
On this episode of the Nick Finzer Audio Experience listen in on another episode of Ask Nick as he talks about developing your sense of musicality while improvising and more!
On this episode of the Nick Finzer Audio Experience listen in on as Nick talks about the purpose of one's website and how it can be used effectively to establish one's brand.
On this episode of the Nick Finzer Audio Experience listen in on another episode of Ask Nick as he talks about digging into musical influences OFF of the trombone! Also, how to deal with tension, using vowel sounds for the upper register, and a whole LOT more!
On this episode of the Nick Finzer Audio Experience listen in on another episode of Ask Nick as he discusses writing voice leading etudes, jazz vocabulary in other genres, and more!
On this episode of the Nick Finzer Audio Experience listen in on a live take of Only This, Only Now with Nick Finzer's Hear & Now live at Subculture NYC
On this episode of the Nick Finzer Audio Experience listen in on another episode of Ask Nick as he discusses visualizing the trombone slide, practice routine organization, and more!
On this episode of the Nick Finzer Audio Experience here is some advice on breaking down your audience. Not everyone in that audience wants or likes the same things... so how can you make something for everyone? How can you bring them value?
On this episode of the Nick Finzer Audio Experience listen in on another episode of Ask Nick as he discusses best trombones for lead playing, bebop language, and more!
On this episode of the Nick Finzer Audio Experience here is some of Nick's advice for five things to do after jazz school.
On this episode of the Nick Finzer Audio Experience listen in on another episode of Ask Nick as he discusses building brass/chop endurance, how to play fast tempos, and more!
On this episode of the Nick Finzer Audio Experience listen in on a live take of Ellington's Pyramid performed by Nick Finzer's Hear & Now
On this episode of the Nick Finzer Audio Experience listen in on another episode of Ask Nick as he discusses trombone technique, transcribing jazz solos, and more!
On this episode of the Nick Finzer Audio Experience listen in as Nick discusses some digital marketing strategies that should be considered for your next release!
On this episode of the Nick Finzer Audio Experience listen in on another episode of Ask Nick as he discusses playing in a trombone section, transcribing jazz solos, "tailgate" trombone, and more!
On this episode of the Nick Finzer Audio Experience catch NIck's take on goal setting for musicians. This is a video from the beginning of 2020 talking about setting goals. It's a great time to revisit your goals though with the start of the school year!
On this episode of the Nick Finzer Audio Experience listen in on another episode of Ask Nick as he discusses how to make a jazz record, jazz ballads, and more!
On this episode of the Nick Finzer Audio Experience listen in a recording from Nick's release "Hear & Now Live in NYC" of “Rinse and Repeat”!
On this episode of the Nick Finzer Audio Experience listen in on another episode of Ask Nick with guest, Philip Dizack as they discuss sound, linguistics, marketing and more!
On this episode of the Nick Finzer Audio Experience listen in on a conversation Nick had on the Mandovibes Podcast as they talk about being an educator and entrepreneur while performing as a jazz trombonist!
On this episode of the Nick Finzer Audio Experience listen in and episode of Ask Nick featuring Ryan Truesdell! They cover being a jazz producer, Bob Brookmeyer's writing, and more about arranging!
On this episode of the Nick Finzer Audio Experience listen in on another bootleg from the Blue Whale from Nick's Cast of Characters tour.
On this episode of the Nick Finzer Audio Experience listen in on another episode of Ask Nick as he covers being prepared as a musician, what live is like at UNT, and dealing with yourself.
On this episode of the Nick Finzer Audio Experience listen in on a lecture Nick gave at JEN about leveraging a content model as a jazz musician.
On this episode of the Nick Finzer Audio Experience listen in on another episode of Ask Nick as he covers working on your tone, time, feel, and essential jazz trombone albums.
On this episode of the Nick Finzer Audio Experience listen on a performance of Alternate Agenda arranged for Big Band performed at the UNT/BAC Jazz Trombone Day 2019!
On this episode of the Nick Finzer Audio Experience join Nick and guest Lucas Pino for another episode of AskNick as they take questions while on the road for Cast of Characters.
On this episode of the Nick Finzer Audio Experience Nick talks about the reasons for hiring a radio promoter to work your album.
On this episode of the Nick Finzer Audio Experience listen in on an episode of Ask Nick from 3/6/20. Nick talks about organizing your practice, thoughts, and how he finds motivation.
On this episode of the Nick Finzer Audio Experience listen in on a bootleg from Set 1 of Nick's recent show at the Blue Whale when he was there on the Cast of Characters tour.
On this episode of the Nick Finzer Audio Experience listen in on a set from the Lewiston Jazz Festival with the Hear & Now band from August 2018.
On this episode of the Nick Finzer Audio Experience listen in on an episode of Ask Nick from 2/14/20. Nick talks about what he is currently working on.
On this episode of the Nick Finzer Audio Experience listen in on a set from a live performance from Subculture in NYC featuring music from Nick's record No Arrival.
On this episode of the Nick Finzer Audio Experience listen in on an episode of Ask Nick from 2/21/20. Nick discusses using limitations to practice improvisation, frustrations during practicing and more!
On this episode of the Nick Finzer Audio Experience listen in on a BTS of a two gigs in PA.
On this episode of the Nick Finzer Audio Experience listen in on an episode of Ask Nick from 2/7/20. Nick talks about how he manages his work load, advice on music school auditions, and more!
The eleventh episode of the Nick Finzer Audio Experience listen in as Nick explains booking a 25 city release tour.
The ninth episode of the Nick Finzer Audio Experience listen in behind the scenes of the No Arrival Tour at the Velvet Note.
The tenth episode of the Nick Finzer Audio Experience listen in on Ask Nick from 1/31/20. Nick covers writing the melody or harmony first, how he finds inspiration for his compositions and more!
The eighth episode of the Nick Finzer Audio Experience listen in on Ask Nick from 1/25/20. Nick covers his favorite trombonists, reality of a jazz trombone career, his views on success and more!
The seventh episode of the Nick Finzer Audio Experience listen in as Nick talks about income streams for a Jazz Musician and ways to get started.
The sixth episode of the Nick Finzer Audio Experience listen in on the third episode of Ask Nick. Nick talks about his music interests, tips for practicing chord changes and more!
The fifth episode of the Nick Finzer Audio Experience listen in on the behind the scenes of the No Arrival Tour as Nick visits Oakland and LA.
The fourth episode of the Nick Finzer Audio Experience listen in on the second episode of Ask Nick. This week he talks about embouchure, high range, and more!
The third episode of the Nick Finzer Audio Experience listen in on a talk that Nick gave at UNT about building your brand as a jazz musician.
The second episode of the Nick Finzer Audio Experience listen in on Nick's first episode of "Ask Nick". Nick talks about learning jazz vocabulary, best trombone case, ear training and more!
The first episode of the Nick Finzer Audio Experience listen in on a set from the 2017 Umbria Jazz Festival featuring Lucas Pino, Glenn Zaleski, Dave Baron, and Jimmy Macbride.