It feels like calling a young player "a natural" is a compliment, but it actually can delay long-term growth. The Danger of “Natural Technique” Recently updated !January 20, 2021 in Horn tagged horn playing / horn practice / horn teaching / horn technique / learning / practice / teaching by Colin Dorman (updated 6 days ago)
After years of teaching, there are a select few words that really get under my skin. But I found a new one recently! Horn Nerd: Meticulous Terms EditionJanuary 13, 2021 in Horn tagged horn music / horn practice / horn problems / horn teaching by Colin Dorman (updated 14 days ago)
A couple of resources to jumpstart your 2021 practice! Start 2021 (Practice) Off Right!December 30, 2020 in Horn tagged horn playing / horn practice / practice by Colin Dorman (updated 29 days ago)
It's that time of the year for my yearly rant on why you should know how to transpose! Yearly [Transposition] RantDecember 23, 2020 in Horn tagged horn playing / horn practice / horn problems / practice / transposition by Colin Dorman (updated 39 days ago)
The Practice - a new book by Seth Godin - is an essential read for any creator. And we are all creators. How to Be A Creator: Follow The PracticeNovember 25, 2020 in Horn tagged book review / horn playing / horn practice / horn teaching / practice / seth godin by Colin Dorman (updated 74 days ago)
With All-State auditions coming up soon, take stock of your practice diet if you're feeling like you may not be improving. All-State Progress Stalled? Audit Your Practice DietNovember 11, 2020 in Horn tagged all state / horn playing / horn practice / horn teaching / kentucky all state / practice by Colin Dorman (updated 78 days ago)
With gigs and rehearsals being cancelled left and right, make sure you're getting enough playing at your thresholds. Here are some ideas. Pandemic Practice: Push Your LimitsNovember 4, 2020 in Horn tagged etudes / horn playing / horn practice / practice by Colin Dorman (updated 84 days ago)
Julie Landsman is one of the most influential horn players and teachers today. Julie Landsman: Conn, Caruso, and ConfidenceOctober 28, 2020 in Horn tagged horn equipment / horn hangouts / horn playing / horn practice / horn teaching / podcast by Colin Dorman (updated 95 days ago)