The Open Bell ep 86- Cleaning Your Trumpets
Bill and Bryan discuss how to and why you need to clean your horns, while Joey listens in a state of confusion. Plus- a round of Tromba Trivia.

Bill and Bryan discuss how to and why you need to clean your horns, while Joey listens in a state of confusion. Plus- a round of Tromba Trivia.
Bill, Bryan, and Joey discuss those lessons where everything comes together for the student, and the light bulb goes on. Plus- Joey Jeopardy!
Bill, Bryan, and Joey discuss how to use your trumpet to help in other musical pursuits. Plus- Two Truths and a Lie.
Bill, Bryan, and Joey discuss the very important topic of health and wellness in the most WTF way possible. Plus, a round of Would You Rather.
Bill, Bryan, and Joey discuss how to recognize your own progress. Plus a new game- the National Trumpet Trivia Competition.
Bill, Bryan, and Joey discuss how to get yourself out of a slump in your playing. Also- a rousing round of Joey Jeopardy!
Bill, Bryan, and Joey discuss an important piece of trumpet repertoire: the Arutunian Concerto. Plus- a great round of “It All Adds Up.”
Bill, Bryan, and Joey discuss what people say when they don’t know what to say…Bad Pedagogy. Also, a new round of Snippets.
Bill, Bryan, and Joey discuss Tromba Mundi’s recent tour to New Mexico and Colorado. Also- a terrific round of “Great Minds Think Alike.”
Bill, Bryan, and Joey discuss how to improve in innovative ways. Plus- TOB Mailbag!
Bill, Bryan, and Joey discuss what to look for in a graduate program. Plus- Tromba Trivia!
Bill, Bryan, and Joey discuss information they’ve gotten directly from their teachers. Plus, a landmark edition of Joey Jeopardy!
Bill, Bryan, and Joey discuss what you should, and shouldn’t, focus on when working to improve. Also- the return of Backbore Bingo!
Bill, Bryan, and Joey discuss some of the misleading products and information aimed at musicians. Plus- Great Minds Think Alike.
Bill, Bryan, and Joey discuss some of the misleading information and products aimed at musicians. Plus- Great Minds Think Alike.
Bill, Bryan, and Joey offer advice from their future selves to their past selves. Plus- The Newlywed Game.
Bill, Bryan, and Joey discuss how to set yourself apart, so that you’re not stuck in the very crowded arena of mediocrity. Also, a new game- The $10 Pyramid Scheme.
Bill, Bryan, and Joey discuss some of their most meaningful performances. Also- Joey Jeopardy!
Bill, Bryan, and Joey discuss how to clear your mind for more effective practice and more successful performances. Also- the new game “The 5-second Rule.”
Bill, Bryan, and Joey discuss when and how to go searching for a new mouthpiece. Plus the “Everyone’s From Somewhere” edition of “Backbore Bingo.”
Bill, Bryan, and Joey discuss how to prepare for auditions. Also, an exciting round of Family Feud.
Bill, Bryan, and Joey discuss what to do when there are fewer demands placed on your playing. Plus the new game Anton +1.
Bill, Bryan, and Joey discuss significant moments from their careers. Also- the new game “It All Adds Up.”
Bill, Bryan, and Joey discuss how, when, and why to choose a new trumpet. Plus-Backbore Bingo!
Bill, Bryan, and Joey discuss 10 Habits of Successful Trumpet Players. Plus- Snippets!
Bill, Bryan, and Joey discuss the importance of listening, providing examples. Also- the new game “You Complete Me.”
Bill, Bryan, and Joey discuss introductory, intermediate, and advanced repertoire for cornet, as well as Bb, C, Eb, and piccolo trumpets. Plus- the TOB Mailbag!
Bill, Bryan, and Joey discuss Questionable Pedagogy- how to recognize it, and what to do with it. Plus- the return of Joey Jeopardy.
Bill, Bryan, and Joey assign appropriate levels of fame to trumpet players. Listen to learn what those levels are. Plus- the “Yo Adrian” edition of Backbore Bingo.
Bill, Bryan, and Joey discuss ways to find the ever elusive Trumpet/Life balance. Plus- the new game “Great Minds Think Alike.”