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The Ian Bousfield Experience podcast

Catch up with the man who stunned the audience at the recent RNCM International Brass Band Festival.

Ian Bousfield
  The two latest podcasts in the series are now out to enjoy

Following his stunning appearance at the recent RNCM International Brass Band Festival, there is ample opportunity to find out more about Ian Bousfield's musical life and outlook through his acclaimed podcast series — 'The Ian Bousfield Experience'.

There are now 58 different episodes to enjoy with the latest covering the topics of 'Who Am I Without My Instrument?' and 'Do You Need to be a Good Player to be a Good Teacher?'

As always, they are packed with insight and opinion, questions and answers…

Latest episodes

Episode 58: Do You Need to be a Good Player to be a Good Teacher?
https://open.spotify.com/episode/7bDJxtnNXl3RLoXLFgYqlc?si=M21I82g6RYCugEOEEjoVaw

Episode 57: Who Am I Without My Instrument?
https://open.spotify.com/episode/3Cduwdh6nqDVBaU9Y5KIqV?si=H_-MZexKTzKpGMeTiG0KEw

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