The Open Bell

Bill, Bryan, and Joey discuss what every player needs to know regarding intonation- individual responsibilities as well as general guidelines. Also- Tromba Trivia!

What does it mean that your favorite player uses a certain brand of trumpet or mouthpiece? Bill, Bryan, and Joey discuss what, and how, we can learn from the players we admire. Plus- Joey Jeopardy!

Bryan takes Bill and Joey through his approach to pedagogy. Rather than being a trumpet player that makes music, Bryan stresses being a musician that plays trumpet. Also- The Open Bell Mailbag!

Bill, Bryan, and Joey discuss what makes a “School of Trumpet”, and things to watch out for in them. Also- Joey Jeopardy!

Bill, Bryan, and Joey discuss what “Efficiency” means, and what it should mean, within brass pedagogy. Also- the Trumpet Trivia Edition of Backbore Bingo!

Bill, Bryan, and Joey discuss motivation- what it means and its importance. Also- The Open Bell Mailbag!

Bill takes Bryan and Joey through his four-part mantra: Body, Center, Breathe, and Flow. Also, the return of Joey Jeopardy!

Bill, Bryan, and Joey discuss the importance of where your information comes from. Also- the Internet Edition of Backbore Bingo!

Bill, Bryan, and Joey discuss The Rules- yes, there are rules. Also, the Anniversary Edition of Backbore Bingo!

Bill, Bryan, and Joey discuss trumpet ensembles. Also- the premiere of Joey’s Jeopardy!

Bill, Bryan, and Joey discuss the importance of getting it right, not close. Also-the return of The Open Bell Mailbag!

Bill, Bryan, and Joey discuss the need for empathy in education. Also, the “Ah...Bach” edition of Backbore Bingo!

Bill, Bryan, and Joey discuss the importance of creating a culture to provide students the best environment for growth. Plus- the Wonder Woman edition of Backbore Bingo!

Bill, Bryan, and Joey discuss lead playing. Believe it or not, it’s more than just high notes. Plus- Backbore Bingo!

Bill, Bryan, and Joey discuss ideas beyond “just practice” that can help students succeed. Plus- The Open Bell Mailbag!

Bill, Bryan, and Joey discuss what is meant by the phrase “Paralysis Through Analysis.” Also- The Open Bell Mailbag!

Bill, Bryan, and Joey discuss why thinking more broadly about music is always a good idea. Also-why students should return what they “borrow” from their teachers. And of course: Backbore Bingo!

Bill, Bryan, and Joey discuss The Thing- Joey’s morning practice regimen, what he does and why he does it. Also, more Backbore Bingo!

Bill, Bryan, and Joey discuss what to do when you’re having a bad day. Also- the first installment of Backbore Bingo!

Bill, Bryan, and Joey break down ego- the importance of, the worry of too much, and the problem of not enough. Also, the best choices for lip care.

Bill, Bryan, and Joey discuss what it means to be a virtuoso. They also will tell you why leaving gadgets on your horn during a performance is not okay.

Bill, Bryan, and Joey discuss when, how, and why to start an embouchure change. Also on the docket- clip on tuners, and why they’re a bad idea.

How do you maintain a student mindset? Bill, Bryan, and Joey discuss this and why you should take the stickers off of your mutes .

What is talent? Does it even exist? Bill, Bryan, and Joey take on this controversial subject, and why assigning the Haydn trumpet concerto to high school students might be a bad idea.

Do you teach the same way for every student? Should you? Bill, Bryan, and Joey discuss this, plus why "Note Testing" is a bad idea.