The Open Bell

The Open Bell ep 152- Building Your Inner Circle 06.02.2024 1:03:57 ↓

Bill, Bryan, and Joey discuss the importance of surrounding yourself with people you can trust and count on. Also the new game- Chat TPT.

The Open Bell ep 151- Understanding Mouthpieces 30.01.2024 1:18:24 ↓

Bill, Bryan, and Joey discuss the details of mouthpieces. Also- Family Feud.

The Open Bell ep 150- The Legacy of Herb Alpert 23.01.2024 1:06:34 ↓

Bill, Bryan, and Joey devote their landmark 150th episode to discussion of Herb Alpert. Also- Joey Jeopardy!

The Open Bell ep 149- Playing Well With Others 16.01.2024 1:06:28 ↓

Bill, Bryan, and Joey discuss the importance of section playing. Also- All That Jazz!

The Open Bell ep 148- The Myth of Hacks 09.01.2024 58:55 ↓

Bill, Bryan, and Joey discuss the continued, but futile search for shortcuts. Also- Haydn in Plain Sight.

The Open Bell ep 147- Trumpet is Non-Negotiable 02.01.2024 1:10:36 ↓

Bill, Bryan, and Joey discuss the foundational idea that, if you want to get better, you must make a firm commitment to practicing. Also, the game you’ve been waiting for- Respect.

The Open Bell ep 146- Fitness Reacquisition 26.12.2023 56:11 ↓

Bill, Bryan, and Joey discuss how to get back in shape after some time off. Also- Christmas Duets (Before and After).

The Open Bell ep 145- Fuel and Friction 19.12.2023 1:01:47 ↓

Bill, Bryan, and Joey discuss how to remove obstacles to set yourself up for more effective practice. Also- This or That.

The Open Bell ep 144- Technique Audit 12.12.2023 1:06:32 ↓

Bill, Bryan, and Joey discuss the need for, and how to take a hard look at your own playing. Plus- I Know You Are But What Am I?

The Open Bell ep 143- Attributes of Great Teaching 05.12.2023 1:12:46 ↓

Bill, Bryan, and Joey discuss the universal traits of the best teachers. Also- Out of This World.

The Open Bell ep 142- Keeping a Sense of Awe in Teaching and Playing 28.11.2023 1:04:11 ↓

Bill, Bryan, and Joey discuss how to stay fresh and engaged as both a player and teacher. Also- Take 5.

The Open Bell ep 141- Deconstructing Haydn 21.11.2023 1:12:44 ↓

Bill, Bryan, and Joey go in depth with the Haydn trumpet concerto. Plus- Backbore Bingo.

Return of Under, Over, or Properly Rated 14.11.2023 1:21:30 ↓

Bill, Bryan, and Joey discuss people, places, and things to determine their appropriate rating. Plus- Joey Jeopardy.

The Open Bell ep 139- Weapons Grade Honesty in Teaching 07.11.2023 1:04:17 ↓

Bill, Bryan, and Joey discuss the need for, and how to develop and use honesty as a vital teaching tool. Also- TOB Mailbag.

The Open Bell ep 138- Deconstructing Clarke 31.10.2023 1:22:26 ↓

Bill, Bryan, and Joey give an overview of the Clarke Technical Studies book. Also, the Halloween edition of Tromba Trivia.

The Open Bell ep 137- Recital Preparation 24.10.2023 1:09:32 ↓

Bill, Bryan, and Joey discuss how to choose music and prepare for a recital. Also- You Better You Bet.

The Open Bell ep 136- Zoomed Out and On The Money, Bill's Pedagogy 17.10.2023 1:09:56 ↓

Bill, Bryan, and Joey conclude their 3-part series with a look at Bill’s pedagogy. Also- Gig Salad Questionnaire.

The Open Bell ep 135- I've Given This Some Thought-Joey's Pedagogy 10.10.2023 1:10:23 ↓

Bill, Bryan, and Joey discuss Joey’s approach to teaching. Also- Tromba Trivia.

The Open Bell ep 134- Boring, Painful, and Brilliant: Bryan's Pedagogy 03.10.2023 1:25:04 ↓

Bill, Bryan, and Joey discuss Bryan’s approach to teaching. Also- Take 5.

The Open Bell ep 133- Thoughts on First Year Teaching 26.09.2023 1:08:27 ↓

Bill, Bryan, and Joey discuss things to know when starting out in higher education. Also- The WTF Spelling Bee.

The Open Bell ep 132- When, How, and Why to Say No 19.09.2023 1:03:03 ↓

Bill, Bryan, and Joey discuss the appropriate times and ways to say no to gigs. Also- the #100DaysOfPractice Pyramid!

The Open Bell- ep 131 Double C in 5 Minutes 12.09.2023 1:01:27 ↓

Bill, Bryan, and Joey discuss what happened over the summer and what’s. Coming in season 4. Plus- Joey Jeopardy!

The Open Bell ep 130- The Effys! 06.06.2023 59:19 ↓

Bill, Bryan, and Joey close out the third season of The Open Bell with the World Trumpet Federation Awards- The Effys! Also- Joey Jeopardy.

The Open Bell ep 129- TOB Wellness Checklist 30.05.2023 1:00:05 ↓

Bill, Bryan, and Joey discuss what to do to take care of yourself. Also- TOB Questionnaire!

The Open Bell ep 128- Consider Your Legacy 23.05.2023 59:40 ↓

Bill, Bryan, and Joey discuss what they hope the lasting impact of their teaching will be, and why that’s important to think about during a career. Plus- The #100DaysOfPracticePyramid