Episodes

  • The Open Bell ep 191- Practicing Patience
    Feb 4 2025
    Bill, Bryan, and Joey discuss the need for taking your time when practicing. There are no shortcuts. Plus the Gabrieli version of “Backbore Bingo.”
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    1 hr and 7 mins
  • The Open Bell ep 190- Rules
    Jan 28 2025
    Bill, Bryan, and Joey discuss the plusses and minuses of rules. Plus- “Just Duets (Before and After).”
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    1 hr and 3 mins
  • The Open Bell ep 189- Keepers of the Same
    Jan 21 2025
    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.”
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    1 hr and 9 mins
  • The Open Bell ep 188- Your Playing is a Disaster, and We Know Why
    Jan 14 2025
    Bill, Bryan, and Joey discuss why you’re frustrated with your playing, and how to fix it.
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    1 hr and 4 mins
  • The Open Bell ep 187- Liesl Whitaker
    Jan 7 2025
    Bill, Bryan, and Joey discuss the fascinating and impressive career of Liesl Whitaker, and why you should know about her. Also- “Backbore Bingo.”
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    55 mins
  • The Open Bell ep 186- Mouthpiece Matters
    Dec 31 2024
    Bill, Bryan, and Joey discuss general guidelines for choosing mouthpieces. Also- “Truth or Dare.”
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    1 hr and 10 mins
  • The Open Bell ep 185- Get Out of Your Head!
    Dec 24 2024
    Bill, Bryan, and Joey discuss ways to get out of your own way to have successful performances. Also- You Complete Me.
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    1 hr and 3 mins
  • The Open Bell ep 184- Recharging on the Fly
    Dec 17 2024
    Bill, Bryan, and Joey discuss how to keep yourself moving forward without shutting yourself down. Also- Flugel Me This!
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    1 hr and 6 mins