The Open Bell ep 57- Overrated, Underrated, or Properly Rated?
Bill, Bryan, and Joey each bring a list to decide who and what are overrated, underrated, or properly rated. Plus- a new round of Snippets!

Bill, Bryan, and Joey each bring a list to decide who and what are overrated, underrated, or properly rated. Plus- a new round of Snippets!
Bill, Bryan, and Joey discuss a list of things to let go of to keep getting better. Plus- the new game “Where in the World is Anton Weidinger?”
Bill, Bryan, and Joey discuss their favorite resources for sound, articulation, flexibility, dexterity, transposition, endurance, and range. Plus- The TOB Mailbag!
Bill, Bryan, and Joey continue their discussion focusing on how to become the artist you want to be. Plus- Two Truths and a Lie!
Bill, Bryan, and Joey begin a 2-part discussion on how to become the artist you want to be. And Tromba Trivia is back for season 2!
Bill, Bryan, and Joey discuss Bill’s new book: 26 Contemplative Studies. Plus- Backbore Bingo!
Bill, Bryan, and Joey kick off season 2 by discussing how to define and achieve great playing. Plus- Backbore Bingo!
In this season 1 finale, Bill, Bryan, and Joey discuss some of the people that have shared how the podcast has affected them. Plus- Joey Jeopardy!
Bill, Bryan, and Joey discuss people they admire. Plus- the Leroy Anderson Edition of Backbore Bingo.
Bill, Bryan, and Joey discuss A, B, and Double C’s- it’s the Trumpet Alphabet! Plus, Tromba Trivia Tough Choices Edition.
Bill, Bryan, and Joey discuss when and how to choose a new horn. Plus- the return of Backbore Bingo!
Bill, Bryan, and Joey discuss and demonstrate some of their favorite mutes. Plus- TOB Mailbag!
Bill, Bryan, and Joey discuss some of their favorite books. Plus- Joey Jeopardy!
Bill, Bryan, and Joey discuss how to deal with pain while playing. Also- the debut of The Open Bell Spelling Bee!
Bill, Bryan, and Joey discuss important points of their careers. Plus- Two Truths and a Lie!
Bill, Bryan, and Joey discuss the importance of, and how to build, your trumpet network. Also- Tromba Trivia!
Bill, Bryan, and Joey discuss how, and to what extent it’s necessary, to mark your music. Plus- a brand new game: Name That Tune!
Bill, Bryan, and Joey share their favorite lesson stories. Plus- Joey Jeopardy!
Bill, Bryan, and Joey discuss how to deal with performance anxiety. Plus- TOB Mailbag!
Bill, Bryan, and Joey discuss how to get yourself playing, especially after time off. Also- Old School Tromba Trivia.
Bill, Bryan, and Joey discuss how to set each student up for their success. Plus- the debut of Two Truths and a Lie!
Bill, Bryan, and Joey discuss how to, and the importance of, setting yourself up for success. Plus, hear Bryan say, “He was a very religious man” about Vincent Bach.
Bill, Bryan, and Joey provide easy to follow rules on how, once you get a gig, to get called back. Plus- Tromba Trivia!
Bill, Bryan, and Joey discuss how to start people on the trumpet. Plus- TOB Mailbag!
Bill, Bryan, and Joey discuss what players think about while they’re practicing and performing. What helps? What hurts? Also- Joey Jeopardy!
Bill, Bryan, and Joey discuss the piccolo trumpet: models, music, and most importantly- how to get started. Also, the Piccolo Edition of Backbore Bingo!
It’s not “if”- it’s “when”. We all make mistakes. Today Bill, Bryan, and Joey talk about how to learn from, recognize the necessity of, and how to make good mistakes. And Tromba Trivia!
For this landmark episode Bill, Bryan, and Joey each pick 10 albums (CDs...full recordings- you know what I mean) that they can’t live without. Get some good listening suggestions, and Joey Jeopardy!
Bill, Bryan, and Joey discuss what to do when you’ve reached the end of your rope- how to recalibrate. Also- TOB Mailbag!
Bill, Bryan, and Joey discuss what every player needs to know regarding intonation- individual responsibilities as well as general guidelines. Also- Tromba Trivia!