The Other Side Of The Bell - A Trumpet Podcast

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Early Jazz Trumpet Players

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Kenny Wheeler

Trumpet Techniques

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This podcast features trumpet tips, trumpet player interviews, and stories from Bob Reeves.

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Publishes	Twice monthly	Episodes	165	Founded	14 years ago
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Dr. Chris Keach: Practice Like a Singer, Not a Trumpeter. Ep. 165

This episode of The Other Side of the Bell, featuring trumpet educator, performer and composer Dr. Christopher Keach, is brought to you by Bob Reeves Brass. This episode also appears as a video episode on our YouTube channel, you can find it here:

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16 Sep 2026 • 1 hr 8 min • Most popular

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James Davison: "All of a Sudden, I Could Play High Notes." Ep. 164

This episode of The Other Side of the Bell, featuring trumpet performer, band leader and recording artist James Davison, is brought to you by Bob Reeves Brass. This episode also appears as a video episode on our YouTube channel, you can find it here:... more

26 Aug 2026 • 1 hr 19 min

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Liva Strazdina: Relearning Trumpet While Everyone Else Kept Moving. Ep. 163

This episode of The Other Side of the Bell, featuring trumpet performer, composer and recording artist Liva Strazdina, is brought to you by Bob Reeves Brass. This episode also appears as a video episode on our YouTube channel, you can find it here:

12 Aug 2026 • 52 min

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CJ Camerieri: "Have a Skill Set That's Unique." Ep. 162

This episode of The Other Side of the Bell, featuring trumpet performer, ensemble leader and recording artist CJ Camerieri, is brought to you by Bob Reeves Brass. This episode also appears as a video episode on our YouTube channel, you can find it he... more

29 Jul 2026 • 1 hr 13 min

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Recent Guests

Christopher Keach

Trumpeter, educator, and researcher; professor at Crane School of Music, SUNY Potsdam

Crane School of Music, SUNY Potsdam

Episode: Dr. Chris Keach: Practice Like a Singer, Not a Trumpeter. Ep. 165

James Davison

Trumpeter and flutist horn player, London-based

London Brass, Moon Beans

Episode: James Davison: "All of a Sudden, I Could Play High Notes." Ep. 164

Liva Strazdiņa

Trumpeter and composer

Berlin-based musician, album Unspoken

Episode: Liva Strazdina: Relearning Trumpet While Everyone Else Kept Moving. Ep. 163

CJ Camerieri

Trumpeter, composer, arranger, producer, and multi-instrumentalist

Y Music / CARM / Bon Iver projects

Episode: CJ Camerieri: "Have a Skill Set That's Unique." Ep. 162

Nick Smart

Trumpeter, author, head of jazz programs at the Royal Academy of Music

Royal Academy of Music

Episode: Nick Smart: We Have a Responsibility to Ensure You're as Employable as Possible. Ep. 161

Kris Tiner

Trumpet artist, composer, educator

Bakersfield College; Epigraph Records; CalArts alumnus

Episode: Kris Tiner: Improvise Something Every Day. Ep. 160

Gabriel Johnson

American jazz trumpeter; interviewee

Independent musician/Session musician

Episode: Gabriel Johnson: You've Got to be Real with People. Ep. 159

Brian Shaw

Trumpeter; principal/co-principal roles with Dallas Winds, Santa Fe Pro Musica, Spire Baroque Orchestra

Dallas Winds; Santa Fe Pro Musica; Spire Baroque Orchestra

Episode: Brian Shaw: Versatility, Baroque Trumpet and Serendipity. Ep. 158

Thomas Gansch

Trumpeter, founder of Nozel/Nozel Brass, member of Mnozil Brass

Mnozil Brass; Schagerl

Episode: Thomas Gansch: Crafting Innovative Performances and Instruments! Ep. 157

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John Snell

Host of the brass-focused interview series with a long-running relationship to a well-known instrument shop network.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 340 ratings

Great podcast!
Thank you for this podcast!! Always makes me wanna practise!
Apple Podcasts
5
Leftovercucumber
Singapore2 months ago
Ep. #139. Amazing!
Wow, what an interview!
Thank you, Viennie, for your wonderful sense of humor and the warmth you shared with John. This was truly one of my favorite interviews, this brought me down memory lane in such a meaningful way. What a beautiful testament to who Bob Reeves was, with his genuine care for his clients, and how that same spirit continues to shine today.
Everything you shared about the attentiveness at Bob Reeves’ shop is absolutely true. A quick story. My good friend Satoru Ohashi from NOL... more
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5
Carlitos37g
United Statesa year ago
Always worth the time!
It’s fascinating hearing both the commonalities and uniquenesses of these amazing performers and educators. Really motivates me to get to the shed and practice!
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5
Gjeilorocks
United Statesa year ago
THE BEST TRUMPET PODCAST!
That’s all I have to say, the wealth of knowledge that is on this podcast is insane!
Apple Podcasts
5
A_C_1
United Statesa year ago
A wealth of information
Jon is an expert interviewer and consistent with each guest. I finally finished the most recent episode having listened to every episode this summer from number 1!
As a professional musician and trumpet player I have learned to much about the business, the instrument, and the lineage. This is a classic podcast of the ages!!
Apple Podcasts
5
Toms MacBook
United States3 years ago

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The show is viewed as a key resource in trumpet education and career guidance.

Episodes are consistently informative for both players and educators.

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Apple Podcasts	#203	United States/Arts/Performing Arts
Apple Podcasts	#211	United Kingdom/Arts/Performing Arts
Apple Podcasts	#145	Germany/Arts/Performing Arts
Apple Podcasts	#76	Brazil/Arts/Performing Arts
Apple Podcasts	#106	Finland/Arts/Performing Arts
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Talking Points

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Dr. Chris Keach: Practice Like a Singer, Not a Trumpeter. Ep. 165

Q: How did you first get into the trumpet, and what drew you toward teaching as a career?

Keach grew up on Long Island with strong district programs, discovered an early passion for teaching due to being among the older siblings, and pivoted between performance and education during undergrad, ultimately choosing a path that blends both by pursuing college teaching since it allows him to play, teach, and mentor.

Gabriel Johnson: You've Got to be Real with People. Ep. 159

Q: What was your experience like transitioning from self-taught to formal study at NEC, and how did that shape your vocabulary?

He describes NEC as a turning point, meeting teachers like John McNeil and Michael Kane, and later Garzone, which broadened his language to include triadic chromatic concepts and later classical composition. This period shifted his focus from pure ear training to a more nuanced understanding of harmony and texture.

Brian Shaw: Versatility, Baroque Trumpet and Serendipity. Ep. 158

Q: What role did competitions play in your development?

Competitions served as a high-pressure learning environment that pushed me to expand my repertoire, meet influential judges, and gain valuable performance experience, while also teaching me to manage nerves and focus on personal growth rather than the outcome.

Brian Shaw: Versatility, Baroque Trumpet and Serendipity. Ep. 158

Q: How did your education shape your career path?

I moved from a public school music background to private lessons in college, studied at Eastman, and pursued jazz and classical performance concurrently, which prepared me for a flexible career balancing orchestral, jazz, and early music.

Brian Shaw: Versatility, Baroque Trumpet and Serendipity. Ep. 158

Q: What initially drew you to the trumpet and who were your early influences?

I came from a small town in Illinois and was drawn to trumpet after exploring other brass and wind options; Maynard Ferguson was a major early influence, followed by broader exploration through jazz camps and listening to various artists like Wynton Marsalis, Clifford Brown, and Louis Armstrong.

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A trumpet-focused show featuring in-depth conversations with leading players, educators, and industry insiders. Episodes center on career paths, practice philosophies, instrumentation, and the realities of sustaining a diverse, long-form music career. Notable throughlines include practical technique advice, resilience in the face of setbacks, and the value of broad toolkit development—from orchestral and jazz performance to education and entrepreneurship. A distinctive element is the recurring emphasis on mentorship and community support within the brass world, often tied to a storied horn shop and its network of renowned guests.

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7. Gabriel Johnson
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