James Newcomb is a professional musician, Podcast Artist, husband, father, and world traveler.

Currently residing in Minneapolis, MN, James' penchant for adventure has led to him residing in numerous locales around the globe, including Honolulu, Hawaii; Seoul, Korea; Hanoi, Vietnam; and of course Hinesville, GA.

A consummate story-teller and optimist, James loves his family, his business, laughing at his own jokes, and being active with the Holy Orthodox Church.

Musician

James is a life-long trumpeter with a background in both military and civilian music. He has performed in various professional settings and has a strong connection to the world of brass playing. His career includes time in military bands, where he honed his skills as a disciplined performer, and he has been involved in the broader brass community through teaching, coaching, and sharing insights on musicianship via the Trumpet Dynamics podcast.

Podcaster

James has built a significant presence in the podcasting world, blending his expertise in music with his passion for communication and entrepreneurship. He has hosted and produced multiple podcasts focused on musicianship, personal development, and business, catering especially to musicians looking to build sustainable careers.

One of his most notable ventures is Podcast Artistry™, a coaching and production service aimed at helping podcasters refine their craft and grow their influence. Through this, he provides strategic guidance on everything from content creation to audience engagement.

James has also collaborated with industry experts and thought leaders, bringing insightful conversations to his audience. His work emphasizes the power of podcasting as a tool for education, networking, and personal branding.

James currently hosts the Ba Vojdaan and Trumpet Dynamics podcasts.

Gramer-Petrulo

James has recently founded a media company called Gramer-Petrulo.

Gramer-Petrulo is an acronym for the words Grace, Mercy, Peace, Truth, Love. It is inspired by the third verse of the second general epistle authored by St. John: 

"Grace, mercy and peace be unto from God the Father, and from our Lord Jesus Christ, the Son of the Father, in truth and love."

The vision of Gramer-Petrulo is to partner with content creators with a passion for creating wholesome, thought-provoking content.