Interview with Michael Faire, Bass Trombonist and Music Business Professional

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Michael Faire is a semi-active musician in North Georgia. A freelance collegiate trombonist turned music business professional, Michael now serves as the Instruments, Sales and Rentals Manager at Big Note Music. Since joining Big Note in late 2022 and rejoining in mid-2023, Michael has been focused on growing an organically started retail and lessons studio. Now on the second year of the studio and 2.5 years of retail, Michael assists the local community from beginning band members to the amateur guitarist. Michael also is learning instrument repair part-time as well, specializing in brass. An avid researcher still from their music history days, Michael also is the instrument research specialist for Big Note Music for sales and repairs.

Prior to this, Michael worked with the Alpharetta Symphony Orchestra in a variety of artistic and logistical roles, and was Principal Bass Trombone from 2019-2023. Other organizations Michael played with were the Alpharetta City Band, Atlanta Philharmonic Orchestra, Atlanta Musicians Orchestra, and more!

Top 5 Songs of Encouragement:
1) “Run It Up” by Bas
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gHpTLKsx7yg
2) Symphony No. 2 in D Major by Sibelius
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R9GlKx-3w2I
3) Time Adventure by Rebecca Sugar
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lrscdXiKnWc
4) Clouds from Kurios, Cabinet of Curiosities, Cirque de Soleil
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5tx9qhlo6nA
5) Adventure Time (feat. Ashley Erikkson)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xXQNdUpCQzw&t=2s

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