The Open Bell ep 116- Dealing With Burnout
Bill, Bryan, and Joey discuss what to do when feeling overwhelmed. Plus- the new game “Clueless.”

Bill, Bryan, and Joey discuss what to do when feeling overwhelmed. Plus- the new game “Clueless.”
Bill, Bryan, and Joey discuss how to use temporary setbacks as learning tools for long term growth. Also, a new game: Make Good Choices!
Bill, Bryan, and Joey discuss ways to avoid injury and, when necessary, recover from overuse. Plus a new game: Hangman!
Bill, Bryan, and Joey discuss how to spot the warning signs of, and know if you might be, a Trumpet Jock. Also- Who Am I?
Bill, Bryan, and Joey discuss how to get back on track, both physically and mentally, when things go wrong. Plus: Snippets.
Bill, Bryan, and Joey discuss some of the people you may not have heard of, but definitely should know. Plus: The 5-Second Rule.
Bill, Bryan, and Joey discuss just how bad the 7C is, with specific comparisons. Also- Joey Jeopardy.
Bill, Bryan, and Joey discuss the importance of disagreement, and why you should have people close to you that you are comfortable disagreeing with. Plus- TOB Mailbag.
Bill, Bryan, and Joey discuss how to recognize your own strengths and weaknesses, and where they come from. Also, a new game- The United States of Trumpet.
Bill, Bryan, and Joey discuss ways to find good equipment without breaking the bank. Also- You Complete Me.
Bill, Bryan, and Joey discuss the over-exuberance of online positivity, which leads to an “everyone is great!” result, and why that’s a problem. Plus- #100DaysOfPractice Pyramid!
Bill, Bryan, and Joey discuss some of the most common problems students have with tonguing. Plus- 20 Questions.
Bill, Bryan, and Joey discuss how to get the best information for their students on a variety of topics. Also- Two Truths and a Lie.
Bill, Bryan, and Joey discuss times when things did not go exactly as planned. Plus- Who Am I.
Bill, Bryan, and Joey discuss all things mutes: which ones are needed, others you might want, brands, and where to get them. Plus- Tromba Trivia.
Bill, Bryan, and Joey discuss what they notice upon hearing someone new, along with what students should notice when meeting a new teacher. Also- The WTF Questionnaire.
On this landmark 100th episode, Bill, Bryan, and Joey tackle a top 10 list of the greatest threats facing the trumpet world…and democracy at large. Also- Joey Jeopardy!
Bill, Bryan, and Joey discuss who each of them would put on the Mt. Rushmore of Trumpet. Plus- Snippets!
Bill, Bryan, and Joey take a deep dive on the Hindemith Sonata for Trumpet and Piano. Also- The Voting Game.
Bill, Bryan, and Joey discuss how students and teachers can have different ideas about what makes a lesson great. Plus- It’s Crowded in the Middle.
Bill, Bryan, and Joey discuss how to get the most out of the time you get with your studio as a whole. Plus- Tromba Trivia!
Bill, Bryan, and Joey discuss how to most effectively use the Schlossberg book. Plus- a rousing round of Snippets.
Bill, Bryan, and Joey each choose 5 recordings to be listened to in their entirety. Plus- Great Minds Think Alike!
Bill, Bryan, and Joey each choose one solo piece for each year of undergraduate study. Plus- The $10 Pyramid.
Bill, Bryan, and Joey discuss the variety of routes people take during their careers, and how rarely it looks like a straight line. Plus- The Dating Game.
Bill, Bryan, and Joey are back for a third season. They start off going after their problems with the popular #100DaysOfPractice. Also- Joey Jeopardy!
Bill, Bryan, and Joey discuss what they’ve covered over the course of their second season. Also- TOB Mailbag.
Bill, Bryan, and Joey discuss their plans for summer and how to plan for the summer break. Also- Joey Jeopardy!
Bill, Bryan, and Joey each bring a book, podcast, and video to recommend. Plus- the 5-Second Rule, Facts About Friends edition.
Bill, Bryan, and Joey discuss why the trumpet is, clearly, the best instrument. Plus- The Voting Game.