"Horns Make Music Better" wsg Sooza Brass Band | Secondhand Talent #131
Send us Fan Mail Welcome to Season 6, Episode 32, of "Secondhand Talent: The Podcast"!!! In this episode of the Secondhand Talent podcast, Steiner interviews (almost) all of the Gainesville-based brass sextet - Sooza Brass Band!!! This episode features members of the immensely talented talented Sooza Horns, discussing their musical journey, diverse influences, and the art of performing with energy and discipline. They share insights on collaboration, gigging, and pushing musical boundaries, inspiring aspiring musicians worldwide. Discover how their friendship, musical influences, and dedication to authenticity shape Sooza's unique sound and approach to music production. About the band: SOOZA is a six-piece brass band from Gainesville, FL. What started as a few college friends playing their favorite tunes together soon became the well-known horn line. The band is made up of five horns and one drum kit, taking an alternative view on what is generally considered “classical” or “jazz” music. Not easily fitting into any one category, Sooza tends to describe their sound as Brass Funk or Brass Metal. Sooza are: Trumpet // Shawn Villanueva Trumpet // Adrienne Widener Saxophone // Ryan Gamberino Trombone // Brian Burwell Sousaphone // Bianca Maesa Drums // Austin DiVito Learn more at: https://www.soozabrassband.com/ ________ Click Here For 10% Off Your Total Purchase From Black Box Prompter! https://blackboxprompter.com/?coupon=secondhandtalent ________ Our featured charity for Season 6 is The Visions Foundation. The Visions Foundation is a non-profit dedicated to enhancing the lives of individuals with Developmental and Intellectual Disabilities in the Chicago area. The Visions Foundation is committed to enhancing the lives of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Grants are provided to offer opportunity and choice to individuals in their own community to realize a fully integrated life. Funds are used to ensure clients are able to go to community activities they are interested in and supplies furniture and other basic needs for individuals who aren’t able to purchase them on their own. It also ensures that each client is able to participate in the Special Olympics if they choose to! Make a difference TODAY for those who truly need it by making a contribution to The Visions Foundation, the official charity designee of Season 6 of "Secondhand Talent: The Podcast." To learn more about The Visions Foundation, please visit their website: https://www.thevisionsfoundation.org/ To donate to The Visions Foundation, please click here: https://checkout.square.site/merchant/G21GDHQH2HJSP/checkout/A5547UYFIFVQ3TRGIW3TBEST To contact The Visions Foundation, please click here: https://www.thevisionsfoundation.org/contact _________ Like & Subscribe! New Episodes Every Wednesday! Website: https://www.secondhandtalent.com Goodpods: https://goodpods.com/podcasts/secondhand-talent-the-podcast-264277 Follow Us On Social Media! Instagram: @secondhand_talent Facebook: Secondhand Talent | Thirdhand Talent (Yes, A Secondhand Talent Group) ________ Chapters 00:00 Opening Credits 00:27 NEWCHAPTER 00:59 Exploring the Concept of Secondhand Talent 03:54 Musical Sensibilities and Backgrounds 09:00 The Importance of Structure and Discipline in Music 11:57 Breaking Free from Musical Rigidness 14:47 Memorable Performances and Breakthrough Moments 17:31 The Challenges of Gigging and Booking 23:01 Physical Conditioning for Musicians 25:18 Physical and Mental Preparation for Musicians 28:10 Daily Practice and Muscle Memory 30:53 Breathing Techniques and Stage Dynamics 33:55 The Holistic Approach to Performance 37:12 Collaboration and Adaptability in Live Settings 42:38 Favorite Collaborations and Musical Influences 46:53 Parting Thoughts and Reflections 49:24 Gratitude and Acknowledgments 50:49 Sooza Outro.mp4 ________ Support the show With "Secondhand Talent", we want to devote a platform to taking moments to shine the spotlight on those that manage the spotlights. We want to use this platform to highlight some of our incredible colleagues in the industry whose names you might otherwise never hear. Thank you for joining us - come along, stay a while! Like, Subscribe, and TELL YO FRANDS!!! New Episodes Every Wednesday!!! Feel free to reach out to us at secondhandtalent@gmail.com to be on the show!!! Follow us on Intagram Follow us on Facebook Much love, Steiner & Steener