The Open Bell podcast

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• The Open Bell ep 13 -Paralysis Through Analysis
  Bill, Bryan, and Joey discuss what is meant by the phrase “Paralysis Through Analysis.” Also- The Open Bell Mailbag!
• The Open Bell ep 12 – Broad-Based Musicianship
  Bill, Bryan, and Joey discuss why thinking more broadly about music is always a good idea. Also-why students should return what they “borrow” from their teachers. And of course: Backbore Bingo!
• The Open Bell ep 11-The Thing
  Bill, Bryan, and Joey discuss The Thing- Joey’s morning practice regimen, what he does and why he does it. Also, more Backbore Bingo!
• The Open Bell ep 10 – Dealing With Bad Days
  Bill, Bryan, and Joey discuss what to do when you’re having a bad day. Also- the first installment of Backbore Bingo!
• The Open Bell ep 9 – Ego
  Bill, Bryan, and Joey break down ego- the importance of, the worry of too much, and the problem of not enough. Also, the best choices for lip care.
• The Open Bell ep 8 – Virtuosity
  Bill, Bryan, and Joey discuss what it means to be a virtuoso. They also will tell you why leaving gadgets on your horn during a performance is not okay.
• The Open Bell ep 7 Embouchure Changes
  Bill, Bryan, and Joey discuss when, how, and why to start an embouchure change. Also on the docket- clip on tuners, and why they’re a bad idea.
• The Open Bell ep 6- Maintaining a Student Mindset
  How do you maintain a student mindset? Bill, Bryan, and Joey discuss this and why you should take the stickers off of your mutes .
• The Open Bell ep 5-Talent
  What is talent? Does it even exist? Bill, Bryan, and Joey take on this controversial subject, and why assigning the Haydn trumpet concerto to high school students might be a bad idea.
• The Open Bell Ep 4- Teaching Styles
  Do you teach the same way for every student? Should you? Bill, Bryan, and Joey discuss this, plus why “Note Testing” is a bad idea.