My guest for this episode is Melvin Jones.  
Melvin is an inspirational man. As the trumpet professor at the historic Morehouse College, Melvin is dedicated to using his keen analytical mind and practical world experience to not only help his students become better trumpet players but also fulfill the Morehouse motto and live a life of distinction. Plus, dude can flat-out play!  
Check out what Melvin has to say about the rich history of Morehouse College, living up to a historic legacy, the impact of Tyler Perry, why every gig is important, his approach to teaching trumpet, separating instinct from control, the impact of heritage and culture on playing the trumpet, mouthpiece size, the most common problem for trumpet players, teaching players to become more consistent, the Black Gold Orchestra, 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 
00:02:33 The rich history of Morehouse College 
00:12:59 Living up to a historic legacy 
00:19:37 The impact of Tyler Perry 
00:22:13 Why every gig is important 
00:26:16 His approach to teaching trumpet 
00:34:23 Separating instinct from control 
00:40:36 The impact of heritage and culture on playing the trumpet 
00:44:12 Mouthpiece size 
00:48:51 The most common problem for trumpet players 
00:53:04 Teaching players to become more consistent 
01:03:51 The Black Gold Orchestra 
01:15:13 Sound Off! With Melvin Jones 
01:18:37 Geared Up! With Melvin Jones 
01:23:06 Robinson's Remedies Rapid Fire Round

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