The Open Bell ep 206- Season 5 Effys!
Bill, Bryan, and Joey close out season 5 with TOB Mailbag and, of course, The Effys!

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.”
Bill, Bryan, and Joey discuss why they say “Ding!” and where it came from. Also- “Over, Under, or Properly Rated.”
Bill, Bryan, and Joey remember the enduring legacy of the great Ryan Anthony. Also- “The 100 Days of Practice Pyramid.”
Bill, Bryan, and Joey discuss the times when everything seems to be going exactly right. Also- “Great Minds Think Alike.”
Bill, Bryan, and Joey discuss the importance of ending the 7C as a default beginner mouthpiece. Also- “TOB Mailbag.”
Bill, Bryan, and Joey discuss the importance of having a plan. Also- “Joey Jeopardy.”
Bill, Bryan, and Joey discuss ways to use social media in healthy ways. Also- “Backbore Bingo.”
Bill, Bryan, and Joey discuss their experiences at this year’s National Trumpet Competition. Also, “Backbore Bingo.”
Bill, Bryan, and Joey discuss the importance of facing problems head-on. Also- “Tromba Trivia!”
Bill, Bryan, and Joey discuss how making large decisions helps you make small ones. Also- “Great Minds Think Alike.”
Bill, Bryan, and Joey discuss their list of important rules to follow. Also, “Is It Mahler?”
Bill, Bryan, and Joey discuss how to hold yourself accountable without beating yourself up. Also- “Backbore Bingo- Herseth Edition.”
Bill, Bryan, and Joey discuss strategies from improving your concentration in the practice room and for performances. Also- “Snippets.”
Bill, Bryan, and Joey discuss when the right thing to do might be to say no. Plus- “You Complete Me.”
Bill, Bryan, and Joey discuss the need for taking your time when practicing. There are no shortcuts. Plus the Gabrieli version of “Backbore Bingo.”
Bill, Bryan, and Joey discuss the plusses and minuses of rules. Plus- “Just Duets (Before and After).”
Bill, Bryan, and Joey discuss the problems with people that seem intent on being stuck in the past and/or narrow approaches. Also, “Great Minds Think Alike.”
Bill, Bryan, and Joey discuss why you’re frustrated with your playing, and how to fix it.
Bill, Bryan, and Joey discuss the fascinating and impressive career of Liesl Whitaker, and why you should know about her. Also- “Backbore Bingo.”
Bill, Bryan, and Joey discuss general guidelines for choosing mouthpieces. Also- “Truth or Dare.”
Bill, Bryan, and Joey discuss ways to get out of your own way to have successful performances. Also- You Complete Me.
Bill, Bryan, and Joey discuss how to keep yourself moving forward without shutting yourself down. Also- Flugel Me This!
Bill, Bryan, and Joey discuss the need for, and how to care for your horns. Also- Password!
Bill, Bryan, and Joey discuss ways to avoid cynicism. Also, the return of “Backbore Bingo.”
Bill, Bryan, and Joey discuss the importance, and fun in learning this classic solo. Also- the Arban version of “Tromba Trivia.”
Bill, Bryan, and Joey discuss the importance of, and need for people you can count on. Plus- “This or That.”
Bill, Bryan, and Joey discuss the importance of curiosity for one’s growth. Also- “Snippets.”
Bill, Bryan, and Joey discuss the importance of Taps. Also- "Great Minds Think Alike."
Bill, Bryan, and Joey discuss what it means to be a truly great student. Plus- “Where in the World is Anton Weidinger?”