The Open Bell

The Open Bell ep 177- Attributes of a Great Student 29.10.2024 1:09:01 ↓

Bill, Bryan, and Joey discuss what it means to be a truly great student. Plus- “Where in the World is Anton Weidinger?”

The Open Bell Ep 176- Sectionals 22.10.2024 59:42 ↓

Bill, Bryan, and Joey discuss the importance of sectionals, and how best to make them productive. Also- "Anatomy of a Trumpet Player."

The Open Bell ep 175- Deconstructing Charlier 15.10.2024 1:07:51 ↓

Bill, Bryan, and Joey discuss the importance and relevance of the Charlier book. Also- Joey Jeopardy!

The Open Bell ep 174- The Return of Under, Over, or Properly Rated 08.10.2024 1:24:05 ↓

Bill, Bryan, and Joey each bring 10 things to rate. Plus- “Is It Mahler?”

The Open Bell ep 173- The Art of Self Assessment 01.10.2024 1:04:40 ↓

Bill, Bryan, and Joey discuss how to recognize what to focus on in your practice. Also- “All That Jazz.”

The Open Bell ep 172- It's Music, Say Something! 24.09.2024 1:00:42 ↓

Bill, Bryan, and Joey discuss the importance of musicality in practice and performance. Also, the 100 Days of Practice Pyramid!

The Open Bell ep 171- Perfectionism Isn't a Strength 17.09.2024 1:02:19 ↓

Bill, Bryan, and Joey discuss the importance of thinking of music as art, rather than only worrying about notes. Plus, “Two Truths and a Lie.”

The Open Bell ep 170- Asking for Help is a Sign of Strength 10.09.2024 55:43 ↓

Bill, Bryan, and Joey discuss the importance of recognizing your own weaknesses, and how to seek out good information from others. Also- “Something to Talk About.”

The Open Bell ep 169- Aspiring to be Average 03.09.2024 1:03:22 ↓

Bill, Bryan, and Joey discuss how to ask very little of yourself so you don’t get too good. Also- Tromba Trivia!

The Open Bell ep 168- The 2024 Effies! 28.05.2024 1:16:24 ↓

Bill, Bryan, and Joey wrap up season 4 of TOB with the Effies. Also, TOB Mailbag.

The Open Bell ep 167- 2024 Summer Plans 21.05.2024 1:01:57 ↓

Bill, Bryan, and Joey discuss their plans for the summer. Also- Is It Mahler.

The Open Bell ep 166- Creatures of Habit 14.05.2024 1:07:57 ↓

Bill, Bryan, and Joey discuss the importance of a regular schedule. Also-Where in the World is Anton Weidinger.

The Open Bell ep 165- Deconstructing Hummel 07.05.2024 1:23:40 ↓

Bill, Bryan, and Joey discuss the Hummel trumpet concerto in detail. Also- Over, Under, or Properly Rated.

The Open Bell ep 164- Productivity Matters 30.04.2024 1:07:04 ↓

Bill, Bryan, and Joey discuss the tools for, and importance of, being professionally active. Also- TOB Mailbag.

The Open Bell ep 163- Default Optimism 23.04.2024 1:08:09 ↓

Bill, Bryan, and Joey discuss the necessity of positive thinking for great trumpet playing. Plus- Clueless.

The Open Bell ep 162- Marie Speziale 16.04.2024 56:44 ↓

Bill, Bryan, and Joey discuss the remarkable career of Marie Speziale. Plus- Snippets.

The Open Bell ep 161- Fixing Bryan 09.04.2024 1:12:13 ↓

Bill, Bryan, and Joey discuss Bryan’s journey back to playing after his bike accident. Plus- Password.

The Open Bell ep 160- Building Weakness Through Lethargy and Procrastination 02.04.2024 1:11:17 ↓

Bill, Bryan, and Joey discuss the best ways to make sure you won’t ever get better. Plus- Joey Jeopardy.

The Open Bell ep 159- Mastering Multiple Tonguing 26.03.2024 1:08:11 ↓

Bill, Bryan, and Joey discuss techniques to help with double and triple tonguing. Plus- Tromba Trivia Multiple Tonguing Edition.

The Open Bell ep 158- 2024 NTC Wrap-Up 19.03.2024 1:20:59 ↓

Bill, Bryan, and Bill discuss 2024 NTC. Plus- Backbore Bingo.

The Open Bell ep 157- The Paradigm of Perfect 12.03.2024 58:50 ↓

Bill, Bryan, and Joey discuss the problems with trying to be perfect. Also- Ice Ice Baby!

The Open Bell ep 156- Trumpet Common Knowledge 05.03.2024 1:07:35 ↓

Bill, Bryan, and Joey discuss the basics that everyone should know about trumpet. Plus- Who Are You?

The Open Bell ep 155- Neutral Like Switzerland- Tongue Arch Goals 27.02.2024 1:00:07 ↓

Bill, Bryan, and Joey discuss the role of the tongue in trumpet playing along with several misconceptions. Also- All That Jazz.

The Open Bell ep 154- How To Raise A Trumpet Geek 20.02.2024 1:26:06 ↓

Bill, Bryan, and Joey discuss how to properly bring up your young trumpet player. Plus- A Camping We Will Go.

The Open Bell ep 153- The Importance of Recovery 13.02.2024 1:03:21 ↓

Bill, Bryan, and Joey discuss the importance of, and need for recovery when playing. Also- Mailbag!