Inside Shen Yun: A Trumpet Player on Discipline, Faith, and Finding Meaning

Описание: In this interview, trumpet player Jimmy Geiger shares his journey from growing up in a small town in South Carolina to playing in theaters around the world with Shen Yun Performing Arts.

Jimmy shares how a one-way ticket to New York changed his life; what it truly takes to train and perform at Shen Yun; and how discipline, faith, and moral values have shaped both his music and personal growth over more than a decade with the company.

He also speaks about his role as a teacher at Fei Tian College, and how teaching young musicians has deepened his understanding of music, sharpened his craft, and challenged him to grow with greater patience and humility.


He speaks candidly about:
00:00 – Meet Jimmy Geiger, Shen Yun Trumpet Player
00:19 – How Shen Yun Changed His Approach to Music
01:20 – Why Shen Yun Moves Audiences
01:46 – Personal Growth and Looking Inward
02:20 – From South Carolina to a One-Way Ticket to NYC
02:45 – Auditioning and Joining Shen Yun
03:06 – First Impressions at Shen Yun
03:18 – The Intensity of Shen Yun’s Training
04:04 – Teaching Music and Becoming a Better Musician
05:07 – Advice to His Younger Self
16:13 – Dealing With Nerves and Performance Pressure

This conversation offers a rare look inside Shen Yun's orchestra, where technique, storytelling, and moral values come together to create music that moves audiences to tears.