The Open Bell

Bill, Bryan, and Joey discuss working with students who don’t follow the typical route. Also- Backbore Bingo: The Less is Farther edition.

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.

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

Bill, Bryan, and Joey discuss the term "compression" and how it is used in trumpet pedagogy. Also- "Is It Concone?"

Bill, Bryan, and Joey discuss the positives and negatives of playing in band and orchestra. Plus- “Match Game.”

Bill, Bryan, and Joey discuss how to turn good practice into habit. Also, “Tromba Trivia: Yacht Rock Trumpet Player Edition.”

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

Bill, Bryan, and Joey discuss the Schlossberg book in depth. Also- The Schlossberg Edition of Backbore Bingo.

Bill, Bryan, and Joey discuss the importance of musical direction in playing. Also- “Cashed.”

Bill, Bryan, and Joey discuss the importance of being very picky in your daily practice. Also- “Think!”

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

Bill, Bryan, and Joey discuss a variety of topics and their perceptions of each. Also- “Say My Name.”

Bill, Bryan, and Joey kick off Season 6 with a look back at the week-long road trip taken this summer. Plus- German Yacht Rock.

Bill, Bryan, and Joey close out season 5 with TOB Mailbag and, of course, The Effys!

Bill, Bryan, and Joey discuss their summer plans. Also, the Yacht Rock edition of “You Complete Me.”