BTT Podcast

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Be the Turtle Podcast is a conversation between musicians and teachers Brian Dobbins and Doug Lindsey about music, mastery, and living a meaningful life. Follow us through the academic year as we explore auditions, practice, performance, teaching, confidence, setbacks, growth, and the lessons music teaches us beyond the practice room. With two perspectives—the Rabbit and the Turtle—we challenge each other, learn from each other, and keep moving forward. Music. Mastery. Meaning

Episodes

  1. 1d ago

    BTT-Can you draw a Kaphlarbin?

    Can You Draw a Kaplarbin? | Be The Turtle Podcast Last episode, we got sidetracked talking about the technical side of playing, so we’re picking up where we left off. This episode dives into Kaplarbin and the importance of hearing what you actually play versus what you think you’re playing. Sometimes the biggest improvement in your playing comes from learning to listen differently. 🐢 Be The Turtle Podcast — small steps, consistent work, and better musicianship. #trumpet #trombone #tuba #musiceducation #frenchhorn

  2. 5d ago

    BTT-Did you just tell me to slur?

    The Art of Letting Go | Slurs & Air Flow This episode explores slurs, air flow, and the pursuit of effortless playing. We discuss technique, teaching, and learning when to stop forcing things and let the process work. #BeTheTurtle #BTTPodcast #MusicMasteryMeaning #Tuba #BrassPedagogy #MusicEducation #TurtleMindset #EffortlessPlaying #LettingGo #MusicMindset

  3. Oct 16

    BTT- Green Room

    Welcome to the first episode of BTT Happy Hour: The Green Room! We’re bringing the entire University of Oklahoma brass faculty together for an honest, relaxed conversation about music, teaching, life at OU, and the experiences that shape us as musicians and educators. We share stories, reflect on our careers, talk about what we’re learning from today’s students, and explore how our perspectives on music and teaching have changed over time. No lectures. No formal masterclass. Just good conversation with the people behind the instruments. Pull up a chair, join us in the Green Room, and be part of the conversation. BTT Podcast — Music. Mastery. Meaning. #BTTPodcast #BeTheTurtle #MusicEducation #BrassPlayers #MusiciansOfInstagram #MusicProfessor

  4. Oct 9

    BTT-Your Metronome is not your Mom

    🎵 THE METRONOME IS NOT YOUR MOM We’re all about the small victories in music. A metronome improvement of one click is a win. Take the win. Good time isn’t just about counting. It’s about feel, movement, conversation, and eventually developing an internal pulse strong enough that you don’t need the metronome holding your hand every second. We talk about practicing at a tempo where you can actually play it well, why long notes still have a specific amount of time, rubato and “borrowing time,” and why the metronome should be more like Mom—you may not need her every day anymore, but you should probably still call home. And yes… We didn’t lose this week. That’s a win in my book. 😂 🎙️ Be The Turtle Podcast
Music. Mastery. Meaning. #BeTheTurtle #BTTPodcast #MusicMasteryMeaning #Tuba #Trumpet #Trombone #Euphonium #FrenchHorn #BrassBand #Orchestra #WindBand #Metronome #Musicians #MusicEducation #MusicPractice #PracticeTips #BrassPlayers #MusicianLife #MusicTeacher #MusicProfessor #FYP

  5. Oct 2

    BTT-Self Doubt is/was my Superpower

    Self-Doubt Is/Was My Superpower | Be The Turtle Podcast Is self-doubt always a bad thing? In this episode of the Be The Turtle Podcast, Brian and Doug talk about the little voice in our heads that tells us we aren’t good enough—and how that voice can sometimes become fuel. But what happens when we stop needing self-doubt to motivate us? We talk about moving from fear and proving ourselves toward confidence, creativity, trust, and simply creating great things. We also talk about long-term thinking, learning to trust the process, gratitude, regret, and the importance of taking one small step at a time. Music Mastery and Meaning. #BeTheTurtle #BTTPodcast #SelfDoubt #MusicMastery #MusicEducation #MusicianLife #Musicians #MusicStudents #Brass #Tuba #Trumpet #Trombone #Euphonium #FrenchHorn #BrassBand #Orchestra #WindBand #CollegeMusic #HighSchoolMusic #MusicTeacher #BandDirector #MusicProfessor #PerformanceAnxiety #MusicalMindset #Practice #MusicalGrowth #MusicianMindset #OU #SoonerMusic

  6. Sep 25

    BTT-Dr. Justin Cook

    This week on Be The Turtle Podcast, Brian Dobbins and Doug Lindsey sit down with Dr. Justin “Jay” Cook, Professor of Trombone at the University of Oklahoma. Jay shares his journey as a musician and educator and his thoughts on auditions, preparation, teaching, finding your voice, and the lessons music teaches us beyond the notes. Another conversation about becoming a better musician—and a better human. 🐢 Be The Turtle — Music Mastery & Meaning #BeTheTurtle #MusicMastery #JustinCook #Trombone #Tuba #Trumpet #Euphonium #FrenchHorn #BrassBand #Orchestra #WindBand

  7. Sep 18

    BTT-Dr. Matt Reynolds, Horn Professor at OU

    Dr. Matt Reynolds, Horn Professor at OU joins us today to discuss how he because a professional musician and the important aspects he values as a musician.

  8. Sep 11

    Where Did My Time Go?

    College can feel like a constant race. In this episode, we talk about the challenge of managing classes, practice, studying, work, relationships, and everything else competing for your time. We also discuss procrastination, distractions, the 20-Minute Rule, and the difference between Rabbit panic and having a Turtle mindset. We begin with a conversation about finding your voice, especially for freshmen who are still discovering who they are as musicians. Doug Lindsey joins us to share his perspective and experience with time, priorities, and making the most of the time we’re given. 🐢

  9. Sep 4

    BTT- Finding Your Voice

    Finding Your Voice — We explore what it means to find your own sound as a musician—and your own voice in life. From developing your sound on the horn to confidence, imposter syndrome, self-worth, and learning to trust yourself, this episode is about doing the work until you have the proof to believe in yourself. https://youtu.be/zjn_ZidN42U?si=fcZ4rmKtGjFa0QOj https://youtu.be/TwC0Db7oerM?si=hXc1M77JpPCgNs_O

  10. Aug 28

    BTT-Building a Foundation

    Brian and Doug explore the daily routines that create great musicians—and great lives. From fundamentals and discipline to confidence, self-worth, and recovering when life knocks you off course. https://youtube.com/playlist?list=RD89jOPAGJq-M&playnext=1&si=hTNwD-ZLIi7i7pNL https://youtu.be/QzYmvFinNs0?si=kKmyRJs2YC1ZTAkO

  11. Aug 19

    BTT-Win your next audition!

    BTT — Win Your Next Audition! Brian Dobbins and Doug Lindsey begin the Be the Turtle Podcast with a conversation about one of the biggest challenges musicians face: auditions. What actually makes someone ready to audition? We talk about preparation, practicing slowly enough to build accuracy, increasing tempo strategically, nerves, visualization, mental focus, and recovering when things don’t go according to plan. Along the way, we explore the Rabbit vs. Turtle approach to preparation—and why winning an audition often starts long before you ever walk into the room. Be the Turtle PodcastMusic. Mastery. Meaning.

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Be the Turtle Podcast is a conversation between musicians and teachers Brian Dobbins and Doug Lindsey about music, mastery, and living a meaningful life. Follow us through the academic year as we explore auditions, practice, performance, teaching, confidence, setbacks, growth, and the lessons music teaches us beyond the practice room. With two perspectives—the Rabbit and the Turtle—we challenge each other, learn from each other, and keep moving forward. Music. Mastery. Meaning

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  • Creator
    BTT- Podcast
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    11
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
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