The Open Bell

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The Open Bell ep 228- Slowing Down to Go Faster

2026-01-2701:05:04

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

The Open Bell ep 227- Being a Good Listener

2026-01-2001:04:50

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

The Open Bell ep 226- Weapons Grade Organization

2026-01-1301:05:24

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

The Open Bell ep 225- Deconstructing Honegger Intrada

2026-01-0601:18:43

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

The Open Bell ep 224- Why Real Pros Don't Practice Piccolo

2025-12-3001:17:17

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

2025-12-2301:08:37

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

2025-12-1601:02:52

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

The Open Bell ep 221- Process Over Product

2025-12-0901:08:38

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

2025-12-0201:01:46

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

The Open Bell ep 219- Project Students

2025-11-2501:05:47

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!

2025-11-1857:20

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

2025-11-1101:11:26

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

The Open Bell ep 216- Compression, The Final Word

2025-11-0401:01:55

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?

2025-10-2801:02:10

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

2025-10-2101:05:06

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

2025-10-1401:11:53

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

The Open Bell ep 212- Schlossberg Deep Dive

2025-10-0701:08:51

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

2025-09-3001:03:37

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

2025-09-2301:01:58

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

2025-09-1601:01:19

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

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