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The Other Side Of The Bell - A Trumpet Podcast

Booking Overview

This is an interview podcast focused on trumpet performance, education, musicianship, and the professional lives of trumpet players, with recurring guests who are established performers, educators, composers, and recording artists. PR agencies could credibly pitch professional trumpet players, brass educators, composers, ensemble leaders, and recording artists with substantial performance or teaching credentials; booking difficulty is medium because the show favors specialized, accomplished music professionals rather than general-interest personalities.

Metrics

Episodes: 165

Frequency: Every two weeks

Rating: 4.9/5.0

Estimated listeners: 1,000 - 10,000

Listener location: USA

YouTube: 3.9k subscribers

Instagram: 16.0k followers

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

john@bobreeves.com

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Booking Requirements

medium
Typical Credentials:  
Professional trumpet or brass performance experience, recognized music-education leadership, substantial recording or touring credits, composition or ensemble leadership, or a distinctive expertise in trumpet technique and musicianship.
Required Achievements:  
Professional performance and touring credits, University or conservatory teaching appointments, Recorded albums or significant studio work, Leadership of ensembles or major musical projects, Awards, Grammy recognition, or collaborations with prominent artists

Recent Guest Discussions

Christopher Keach - Vocal Warmups And Trumpet Practice, Pedagogy, Performance Across Musical Styles, Commissioning New Trumpet Music, Graduate Study, And College Music Teaching.

James Davison - Mouthpiece Selection, Developing High-register Playing, Career Versatility, Big-band And Studio Work, Recording Projects, And Building A Sustainable Freelance Music Career.

Liva Strazdina - Rebuilding Trumpet Technique, Embouchure Changes, Physical Training For Musicians, Resilience, Jazz Composition, And Developing A Personal Musical Voice.

CJ Camerieri - Career Versatility, Music-business Strategy, Royalties, Songwriting Credits, Touring, Chamber Music, Cross-genre Collaboration, And Developing A Distinctive Professional Skill Set.

Nick Smart - Jazz Education, Music Theory, Employability, Academic Careers, Higher Education, Performance, And Preserving The Legacy Of Kenny Wheeler.

Recent Topics

Music, Trumpet, Jazz, Classical Music, Music Education

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
The Other Side Of The Bell - A Trumpet Podcast
:

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

September 16, 2026

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: "Dr. Chris Keach Trumpet Interview" And, find the expanded show notes, transcript and more photos here --- How do you apply vocal warmup and training techniques to trumpet playing? And what if it unlocks an entire new approach to practice and pedag...

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

August 26, 2026

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: "James Davison Trumpet Interview" And, find the expanded show notes, transcript and more photos here --- James Davison had a misconception that trumpeters should only have one mouthpiece, that any professional should be able to do everything wit...

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

August 12, 2026

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: "Liva Strazdina Trumpet Interview" And, find the expanded show notes, transcript and more photos here --- Liva Strazdina made the decision to pursue post-secondary studies in jazz music, and had been accepted to the Carl Maria von Weber Dresden Un...

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Frequently asked questions

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How do I get in touch with The Other Side Of The Bell - A Trumpet Podcast?

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What is the email for The Other Side Of The Bell - A Trumpet Podcast?

The publicly listed email for The Other Side Of The Bell - A Trumpet Podcast: john@bobreeves.com.

How many listeners does The Other Side Of The Bell - A Trumpet Podcast have?

Podseeker estimates The Other Side Of The Bell - A Trumpet Podcast reaches 1,000 to 10,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for The Other Side Of The Bell - A Trumpet Podcast?

The Other Side Of The Bell - A Trumpet Podcast typically books rising experts. Typical guest background: Professional trumpet or brass performance experience, recognized music-education leadership, substantial recording or touring credits, composition or ensemble leadership, or a distinctive expertise in trumpet technique and musicianship. Common among recent guests: Professional performance and touring credits; University or conservatory teaching appointments; Recorded albums or significant studio work. Recent guests include Christopher Keach, James Davison, and Liva Strazdina.

How hard is it to get booked on The Other Side Of The Bell - A Trumpet Podcast?

Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.

What topics does The Other Side Of The Bell - A Trumpet Podcast cover?

Recent episodes cover Music, Trumpet, Jazz, Classical Music, and Music Education. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

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