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If you’re a college music student (or will be soon), I hope you’ve read this article: An Impossible Choice: Music Majors, COVID-19, and an Uncertain Future. I’m a bit late to it (it was originally published on August 17), but the authors do a great job of distilling the mental and […]

Music, College, and COVID

October 14, 2020 in Horn tagged college / horn playing / horn teaching / music / music business / teaching by Colin Dorman (updated 17 days ago)

This article is a bit of a departure from what I normally post here, but since it’s both music-related and timely, I thought that it may be useful – either as information or inspiration. A news article from our local NPR affiliate covered the Oldham County High School band and […]

Band Rehearsals in COVID Times

October 7, 2020 in Horn tagged band / horn teaching / marching band / teaching by Colin Dorman (updated 27 days ago)

Getting your Kentucky 2020 All-State music ready is a simple process. But like all processes, it starts off with a good plan!

All State: Plan Your Practice

September 30, 2020 in Horn tagged horn playing / horn practice / horn teaching / practice / teaching by Colin Dorman (updated 30 days ago)

A look at one of the first and most influential jazz horn players - Julius Watkins.

Julius Watkins and the French Horn in Jazz

September 23, 2020 in Horn tagged horn playing / horn teaching / horn technique / jazz / jazz horn by Colin Dorman (updated 34 days ago)

practice focus — Break out of your practice rut with this video of 8 great practice tips in 3 minutes!

Practice Hacks From Canadian Brass Trumpeter

September 16, 2020 in Horn tagged horn playing / horn practice / horn teaching / horn technique / practice by Colin Dorman (updated 41 days ago)

The idea that knowing "too much" can actually make you worse is not new for musicians. But is it true?

Can Too Much Analysis Lead To Paralysis?

August 26, 2020 in Horn tagged horn playing / horn practice / horn teaching / practice / teaching by Colin Dorman (updated 57 days ago)

Being good is simple, but it's not easy. Here's the best way to make the time to be good.

Finding the Hours

August 12, 2020 in Horn tagged horn playing / horn practice / horn teaching / motivation / practice / teaching by Colin Dorman (updated 71 days ago)

If you're in a rut or feeling unmotivated, there may be a simple solution.

Copy-Paste Your Practice

August 5, 2020 in Horn tagged horn playing / horn practice / horn teaching / practice / teaching by Colin Dorman (updated 82 days ago)