The Open Bell Ep 176- Sectionals
Bill, Bryan, and Joey discuss the importance of sectionals, and how best to make them productive. Also- "Anatomy of a Trumpet Player."

Bill, Bryan, and Joey discuss the importance of sectionals, and how best to make them productive. Also- "Anatomy of a Trumpet Player."
Bill, Bryan, and Joey discuss the importance and relevance of the Charlier book. Also- Joey Jeopardy!
Bill, Bryan, and Joey each bring 10 things to rate. Plus- “Is It Mahler?”
Bill, Bryan, and Joey discuss how to recognize what to focus on in your practice. Also- “All That Jazz.”
Bill, Bryan, and Joey discuss the importance of musicality in practice and performance. Also, the 100 Days of Practice Pyramid!
Bill, Bryan, and Joey discuss the importance of thinking of music as art, rather than only worrying about notes. Plus, “Two Truths and a Lie.”
Bill, Bryan, and Joey discuss the importance of recognizing your own weaknesses, and how to seek out good information from others. Also- “Something to Talk About.”
Bill, Bryan, and Joey discuss how to ask very little of yourself so you don’t get too good. Also- Tromba Trivia!
Bill, Bryan, and Joey wrap up season 4 of TOB with the Effies. Also, TOB Mailbag.
Bill, Bryan, and Joey discuss their plans for the summer. Also- Is It Mahler.
Bill, Bryan, and Joey discuss the importance of a regular schedule. Also-Where in the World is Anton Weidinger.
Bill, Bryan, and Joey discuss the Hummel trumpet concerto in detail. Also- Over, Under, or Properly Rated.
Bill, Bryan, and Joey discuss the tools for, and importance of, being professionally active. Also- TOB Mailbag.
Bill, Bryan, and Joey discuss the necessity of positive thinking for great trumpet playing. Plus- Clueless.
Bill, Bryan, and Joey discuss the remarkable career of Marie Speziale. Plus- Snippets.
Bill, Bryan, and Joey discuss Bryan’s journey back to playing after his bike accident. Plus- Password.
Bill, Bryan, and Joey discuss the best ways to make sure you won’t ever get better. Plus- Joey Jeopardy.
Bill, Bryan, and Joey discuss techniques to help with double and triple tonguing. Plus- Tromba Trivia Multiple Tonguing Edition.
Bill, Bryan, and Bill discuss 2024 NTC. Plus- Backbore Bingo.
Bill, Bryan, and Joey discuss the problems with trying to be perfect. Also- Ice Ice Baby!
Bill, Bryan, and Joey discuss the basics that everyone should know about trumpet. Plus- Who Are You?
Bill, Bryan, and Joey discuss the role of the tongue in trumpet playing along with several misconceptions. Also- All That Jazz.
Bill, Bryan, and Joey discuss how to properly bring up your young trumpet player. Plus- A Camping We Will Go.
Bill, Bryan, and Joey discuss the importance of, and need for recovery when playing. Also- Mailbag!
Bill, Bryan, and Joey discuss the importance of surrounding yourself with people you can trust and count on. Also the new game- Chat TPT.
Bill, Bryan, and Joey discuss the details of mouthpieces. Also- Family Feud.
Bill, Bryan, and Joey devote their landmark 150th episode to discussion of Herb Alpert. Also- Joey Jeopardy!
Bill, Bryan, and Joey discuss the importance of section playing. Also- All That Jazz!
Bill, Bryan, and Joey discuss the continued, but futile search for shortcuts. Also- Haydn in Plain Sight.
Bill, Bryan, and Joey discuss the foundational idea that, if you want to get better, you must make a firm commitment to practicing. Also, the game you’ve been waiting for- Respect.