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 7 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)
2020 beat up on everyone. Long hours of sitting and not being able to go out as much as normal gave me new awareness into the importance of posture. New Year, New (and Better) PostureJanuary 6, 2021 in Horn tagged computer / horn playing / horn problems / horn teaching / horn technique / posture by Colin Dorman (updated 21 days ago)
Over the past 8 months, musicians have been forced to become recording engineers. If you want to improve your setup, this video can help. Recording the Horn – Mics and TechniquesDecember 16, 2020 in Horn tagged horn equipment / horn playing / horn teaching / recording by Colin Dorman (updated 43 days ago)
Some of my favorite options for Christmas solos and duets for French horn. Christmas Music for HornDecember 9, 2020 in Horn tagged horn music / horn playing / horn solos / horn teaching by Colin Dorman (updated 50 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)
A look at the different bell cover options for French horn players. Keep Your Air to Yourself: French Horn Bell CoversNovember 18, 2020 in Horn tagged band / ensemble / horn ensemble / horn playing / horn teaching / marching band / orchestra / orchestra music 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)