I can't tell you how much I appreciate Rick's honesty in revealing that he would not be great teacher because everything came easy to him.  There are thousands of players who shouldn't teach for the same reason,  yet they teach solely for the sake of making money.  Then they only take the best and most talented students so that they can take credit for their progress, which would have happened anyway.

I could listen to this guy all day.

I built Rick a crystal bell trumpet years ago, and have just finished putting his horns through a retirement bath. One of the finest human beings I have had the privilege to work on his horns, He will do well for 47. Thanks Rick.

Great stories of Reno and Vegas.  Always enjoyed playing with you.  Hope you are doing well.
Miss seeing and hearing you on the new sessions.   Your sound is what separates you from the rest.
Take care...

WOW!! He was at Messiah!? That's right up the interstate from where I live. I played trumpet for the original scores to arguably my favorite movie of all time, Blood In Blood Out (Bound By Honor). His solo in the Montana & Wallace track brings me to my knees every time I listen to it.

I wish I had this video to show and inspire my young trumpet players and other musicians when I taught music.  Thanks Rick for your stories, your positive inspiration to other musicians. .....Russell D.

This dude was commenting on the incredibles score, glad to know him more.

Thank you Rick! Very inspiring

Very informative and God bless you!

Really a treat great masterclass  thanks Rick !

Amazing player and great advice.

Nice artist! thank you!

I remember Rick from Harrahs Reno under John Carleton (I was added tenor).....Great guy. He used to called by Bob Mirenda to play with the Sahara Tahoe Orchestra and Harrahs Tahoe under Brian Farnon while he was fairly new in LA...A real RINGER! Loved to have him show up..He mentioned George Graham, whom I worked with in the MGM orchestra, Reno. Does anyone know where he, Joe Davis, are?

I always watched Dancing With The Stars for the band.  I also wondered if Rick Baptist got extra for his screen time.  Did he have to get a SAG card to get face time every week?   It made me wonder.  I always imagined he did and was happy for him if so.   It was amazing to see and hear those musicians doing that live every week.   Like a tightwire act.  I haven't watched DWTS since they got rid of the live band,...and I won't.

What a wonderful career! Thanks for the earnings info 🤓... I guess this masterclass wasn't geared toward beginner players

Auguste Gusteau?

que interesante seria escuchar en español para no sentirnos discriminados

Excuse me Mr Baptist the UK has the greatest brass players in the world, which is why John Williams always used to use UK brass players. Nothing to do with money, just class!

aunque sea con subtitulos, saben que hay otros idiomas en el planeta no?