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Fast and Half-Fast Practice

First things first..yes, we said “half-fast”. Here are a couple of very effective ways to learn how to, as Bryan puts it, “play faster than you can play.” First check out our good friend Dr. Jason Sulliman’s ideas here: Trust us, Dr. Sulliman knows what he’s doing. Next, here’s an idea from Dr. Valissa Willwirth:Continue reading “Fast and Half-Fast Practice”

G: That’s a Problem

On episode 40 of The Open Bell, Bill introduced a twist to one category of Joey Jeopardy. Here’s what happened: Listen to the entire episode by subscribing to The Open Bell wherever you listen to podcasts.

The Rules Part 2: How to Get Called Back

In episode 20 of The Open Bell, we gave you The Rules: Part 1. In episode 35, we’re back with The Rules Part 2: How to Get Called Back. We’re assuming that you paid attention to The Rules: Part 1, so you’ve been called for some gigs. Good work! Now you’ll want to make sureContinue reading “The Rules Part 2: How to Get Called Back”

The Rules: Part 1

In episode 20 of The Open Bell, we offered The Rules: Part 1. So that you always have them handy, here they are. Obey the Rules! If It Doesn’t Sound Good, No One Cares. It’s not about the Trumpet Free your mind, and your chops will follow. A cornet is not a trumpet. (But itContinue reading “The Rules: Part 1”