Episode 62: Richard Todd

Our guest for Episode 62 is the one and only Richard Todd, a veteran of the Los Angeles recording studios, professor at the Frost School of Music at the University of Miami, and member of the IHS Advisory Council.

Episode Highlights

• Early Musical Exposure


• Early Influences and Mentors


• Transition from Orchestral to Studio Work


• Studying with Waldemar Linder


• Studying with Vince DeRosa


• Collaboration with Gunther Schuller


• Jazz Influences


• John Graas


• Entry into LA Studio Recording and Changes in the LA Studio Industry


• Teaching Philosophy


• https://www.richardtoddmusic.com/the-art-of-practicing


• Longevity in Horn Playing: "The one thing that will never let you down physically in your playing career... is your air. Your air never has a bad day."


• Collaboration with Hoyer Horns


• Involvement with the International Horn Society