In Episode 19 of The Ultimate Trumpet Podcast, Adam and Bella dig into one of the most legendary figures in orchestral brass history: Adolph "Bud" Herseth, principal trumpet of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra for 53 years. Based on Michael Droste's article "Adolph Herseth and the Chicago Sound: What Made His Tone Unmistakable" from TrumpetStudio.com, this episode goes well beyond the mythology to look at what Herseth actually did, what he actually taught, and what players at every level can take from his approach.

Michael Droste was part of the Chicago brass world during the years Herseth was still actively playing and attended a Herseth master class in person. What's in this episode isn't secondhand legend — it's the real story from someone who was there.

What We Cover in This Episode:

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