Behind the Bell
Episodes
09 Yu Tamaki
23 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Yu Tamaki talks about building an international career, embracing versatility as a performer, and the mindset needed to thrive in bot...
08 Kenneth Thompkins
10 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Kenneth Thompkins, reflects on his early jazz influences, the importance of staying open to new ideas, and his experience as one of t...
07 Christopher Bill
26 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Christopher Bill shares how he built a career on YouTube and offers practical advice for musicians navigating the digital space. He a...
06 Vanessa Fralick
12 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Vanessa Fralick, associate principal trombonist of the Toronto Symphony Orchestra, talks about finding balance between orchestra life...
05 Alain Trudel
29 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this fun and wide-ranging episode, Alain Trudel shares how he got his start on valve trombone and how that early experience shaped his musical voic...
04 Robyn Smith
14 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Robyn Smith, principal trombonist of the Chicago Sinfonietta, talks about representation in classical music, how winning an ITA compe...
03 Jimmy Bosch
30 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this high-energy episode, salsa legend Jimmy Bosch talks about the space and energy in his solos, how his signature riffs come together, and the po...
02 Megumi Kanda
16 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Megumi Kanda, principal trombonist of the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra, speaks with honesty, warmth, and deep insight about her journ...
01 Christian Lindberg
02 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Christian Lindberg shares stories from his extraordinary career - from building his own concert hall to redefining what’s possible ...
Behind the Bell (Trailer)
05 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This isn’t about performances, it’s about the people behind the instrument. Each episode pulls back the curtain to reveal the untold sto...