The Open Bell

The Open Bell ep 228- Slowing Down to Go Faster 27.01.2026 1:05:04 ↓

Bill, Bryan, and Joey discuss the importance of slow practice. Also, “Most Likely.”

The Open Bell ep 227- Being a Good Listener 20.01.2026 1:04:50 ↓

Bill, Bryan, and Joey discuss the importance of listening in daily practice. Also-“You Complete Me.”

The Open Bell ep 226- Weapons Grade Organization 13.01.2026 1:05:24 ↓

Bill, Bryan, and Joey discuss the need for having a plan. Also- “Cold and Flugel Season.”

The Open Bell ep 225- Deconstructing Honegger Intrada 06.01.2026 1:18:43 ↓

Bill, Bryan, and Joey discuss Intrada, by Arthur Honegger. Also, “Tromba Trivia.”

The Open Bell ep 224- Why Real Pros Don't Practice Piccolo 30.12.2025 1:17:17 ↓

Bill, Bryan, and Joey discuss the reasons true professionals would never bother practicing the piccolo trumpet. Also- "PiccolOlympics"!

The Open Bell ep 223- The Value of Small Victories 23.12.2025 1:08:37 ↓

Bill, Bryan, and Joey discuss the importance of recognizing incremental growth. Also, the new game sweeping the nation- “Dynamic Duos.”

The Open Bell ep 222- The Vocabulary of Sound 16.12.2025 1:02:52 ↓

Bill, Bryan, and Joey discuss how to talk about sound. Also, TOB Mailbag!

The Open Bell ep 221- Process Over Product 09.12.2025 1:08:38 ↓

Bill, Bryan, and Joey discuss the importance of what you do, and how to think of why you do it. Also- “Tromba Trivia”!

The Open Bell ep 220- A Case for Cornet 02.12.2025 1:01:46 ↓

Bill, Bryan, and Joey discuss the advantages of starting on, and playing cornet. Plus: “Joey Jeopardy.”

The Open Bell ep 219- Project Students 25.11.2025 1:05:47 ↓

Bill, Bryan, and Joey discuss working with students who don’t follow the typical route. Also- Backbore Bingo: The Less is Farther edition.

The Open Bell ep 218- Just Stop It With the 7C! 18.11.2025 57:20 ↓

Bill, Bryan, and Joey discuss the problems with using the 7C as a beginner mouthpiece, with suggestions for a better alternative. Also, the 7C edition of Match Game.

The Open Bell ep 217- Maynard Ferguson 11.11.2025 1:11:26 ↓

Bill, Bryan, and Joey discuss the phenomenal career of Maynard Ferguson. Also- MF Tromba Trivia!

The Open Bell ep 216- Compression, The Final Word 04.11.2025 1:01:55 ↓

Bill, Bryan, and Joey discuss the term "compression" and how it is used in trumpet pedagogy. Also- "Is It Concone?"

The Open Bell ep 215- Band or Orchestra? 28.10.2025 1:02:10 ↓

Bill, Bryan, and Joey discuss the positives and negatives of playing in band and orchestra. Plus- “Match Game.”

The Open Bell ep 214- When Progress Gives Way to Habit 21.10.2025 1:05:06 ↓

Bill, Bryan, and Joey discuss how to turn good practice into habit. Also, “Tromba Trivia: Yacht Rock Trumpet Player Edition.”

The Open Bell ep 213- Tromba Mundi Tour Recap 14.10.2025 1:11:53 ↓

Bill, Bryan, and Joey discuss the recent Tromba Mundi tour. Plus- “The Unanswered Question.”

The Open Bell ep 212- Schlossberg Deep Dive 07.10.2025 1:08:51 ↓

Bill, Bryan, and Joey discuss the Schlossberg book in depth. Also- The Schlossberg Edition of Backbore Bingo.

The Open Bell ep 211- Playing With Line 30.09.2025 1:03:37 ↓

Bill, Bryan, and Joey discuss the importance of musical direction in playing. Also- “Cashed.”

The Open Bell ep 210- How to Tie Your Shoes, Details Matter 23.09.2025 1:01:58 ↓

Bill, Bryan, and Joey discuss the importance of being very picky in your daily practice. Also- “Think!”

The Open Bell ep 209- A Weak Attachment to Pedagogy 16.09.2025 1:01:19 ↓

Bill, Bryan, and Joey discuss the importance of commitment to practice. Also- “Frack Around and Find Out.”

The Open Bell ep 208- Over, Under, or Properly Rated 09.09.2025 1:08:35 ↓

Bill, Bryan, and Joey discuss a variety of topics and their perceptions of each. Also- “Say My Name.”

The Open Bell ep 207- TOB Retreat Recap 02.09.2025 1:05:03 ↓

Bill, Bryan, and Joey kick off Season 6 with a look back at the week-long road trip taken this summer. Plus- German Yacht Rock.

The Open Bell ep 206- Season 5 Effys! 20.05.2025 59:20 ↓

Bill, Bryan, and Joey close out season 5 with TOB Mailbag and, of course, The Effys!

The Open Bell ep 205- Planning for Summer 13.05.2025 1:05:41 ↓

Bill, Bryan, and Joey discuss their summer plans. Also, the Yacht Rock edition of “You Complete Me.”

The Open Bell ep 204- The Origin of the Ding 06.05.2025 1:10:56 ↓

Bill, Bryan, and Joey discuss why they say “Ding!” and where it came from. Also- “Over, Under, or Properly Rated.”