The Open Bell

The Open Bell ep 53- Defining Artistry Part 1 21.09.2021 1:01:51 ↓

Bill, Bryan, and Joey begin a 2-part discussion on how to become the artist you want to be. And Tromba Trivia is back for season 2!

The Open Bell ep 52- Bill's New Book! 14.09.2021 55:28 ↓

Bill, Bryan, and Joey discuss Bill’s new book: 26 Contemplative Studies. Plus- Backbore Bingo!

The Open Bell ep 51- Defining Great Playing 07.09.2021 55:32 ↓

Bill, Bryan, and Joey kick off season 2 by discussing how to define and achieve great playing. Plus- Backbore Bingo!

The Open Bell ep 50 Saved by The Open Bell 15.06.2021 1:06:12 ↓

In this season 1 finale, Bill, Bryan, and Joey discuss some of the people that have shared how the podcast has affected them. Plus- Joey Jeopardy!

The Open Bell ep 49 People We Admire 08.06.2021 1:19:19 ↓

Bill, Bryan, and Joey discuss people they admire. Plus- the Leroy Anderson Edition of Backbore Bingo.

The Open Bell ep 48 The Trumpet Alphabet 01.06.2021 1:07:11 ↓

Bill, Bryan, and Joey discuss A, B, and Double C’s- it’s the Trumpet Alphabet! Plus, Tromba Trivia Tough Choices Edition.

The Open Bell ep 47 Choosing a Horn 25.05.2021 1:16:15 ↓

Bill, Bryan, and Joey discuss when and how to choose a new horn. Plus- the return of Backbore Bingo!

The Open Bell ep 46- TOB Mute Club! 18.05.2021 1:11:22 ↓

Bill, Bryan, and Joey discuss and demonstrate some of their favorite mutes. Plus- TOB Mailbag!

The Open Bell ep 45- TOB Book Club 11.05.2021 1:03:55 ↓

Bill, Bryan, and Joey discuss some of their favorite books. Plus- Joey Jeopardy!

The Open Bell ep 44- Playing and Pain 04.05.2021 1:01:00 ↓

Bill, Bryan, and Joey discuss how to deal with pain while playing. Also- the debut of The Open Bell Spelling Bee!

The Open Bell ep 43- Career Landmarks 27.04.2021 1:25:50 ↓

Bill, Bryan, and Joey discuss important points of their careers. Plus- Two Truths and a Lie!

The Open Bell ep 42- Building Your Trumpet Network 20.04.2021 55:39 ↓

Bill, Bryan, and Joey discuss the importance of, and how to build, your trumpet network. Also- Tromba Trivia!

The Open Bell ep 41- Marking Your Music 13.04.2021 1:09:13 ↓

Bill, Bryan, and Joey discuss how, and to what extent it’s necessary, to mark your music. Plus- a brand new game: Name That Tune!

The Open Bell ep 40- The Best Things Ever Said in a Lesson 06.04.2021 1:16:42 ↓

Bill, Bryan, and Joey share their favorite lesson stories. Plus- Joey Jeopardy!

The Open Bell ep 39- Performance Anxiety 30.03.2021 1:01:34 ↓

Bill, Bryan, and Joey discuss how to deal with performance anxiety. Plus- TOB Mailbag!

The Open Bell ep 38- Get (Re)Activated 23.03.2021 54:30 ↓

Bill, Bryan, and Joey discuss how to get yourself playing, especially after time off. Also- Old School Tromba Trivia.

The Open Bell ep 37- Setting a Standard for Each Individual 16.03.2021 1:14:25 ↓

Bill, Bryan, and Joey discuss how to set each student up for their success. Plus- the debut of Two Truths and a Lie!

The Open Bell ep 36- Practicing Success 09.03.2021 1:03:19 ↓

Bill, Bryan, and Joey discuss how to, and the importance of, setting yourself up for success. Plus, hear Bryan say, “He was a very religious man” about Vincent Bach.

The Open Bell ep 35- The Rules Part 2- How to Get Called Back 02.03.2021 1:06:24 ↓

Bill, Bryan, and Joey provide easy to follow rules on how, once you get a gig, to get called back. Plus- Tromba Trivia!

The Open Bell ep 34- How to Start Beginners 23.02.2021 1:07:10 ↓

Bill, Bryan, and Joey discuss how to start people on the trumpet. Plus- TOB Mailbag!

The Open Bell ep 33- Intellectual Interference 16.02.2021 1:11:02 ↓

Bill, Bryan, and Joey discuss what players think about while they’re practicing and performing. What helps? What hurts? Also- Joey Jeopardy!

The Open Bell ep 32- Picc Me! 09.02.2021 1:11:28 ↓

Bill, Bryan, and Joey discuss the piccolo trumpet: models, music, and most importantly- how to get started. Also, the Piccolo Edition of Backbore Bingo!

The Open Bell ep 31- Making Mistakes 02.02.2021 1:02:13 ↓

It’s not “if”- it’s “when”. We all make mistakes. Today Bill, Bryan, and Joey talk about how to learn from, recognize the necessity of, and how to make good mistakes. And Tromba Trivia!

The Open Bell ep 30- 30 for 30 26.01.2021 1:24:00 ↓

For this landmark episode Bill, Bryan, and Joey each pick 10 albums (CDs...full recordings- you know what I mean) that they can’t live without. Get some good listening suggestions, and Joey Jeopardy!

The Open Bell ep 29- Recalibration 19.01.2021 1:02:41 ↓

Bill, Bryan, and Joey discuss what to do when you’ve reached the end of your rope- how to recalibrate. Also- TOB Mailbag!