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Taking a Summer Practice Break

The summer is a prime time for taking a bit of a break from the horn. However, there are a couple of things to consider to make sure you’re prepared AFTER your break is over.
Atomic Practice

Two practice strategies to help students develop a consistent practice habit and improve their technique at the same time.
Learning to Learn: The Science of Neuroplasticity

The first step of knowing how to teach yourself (or others) is learning how to learn. And this video on neuroplasticity can give you all the tools you need.
A New Site Aims to Help Brass Players Prevent Injury

A new website by the horn professor at Western Illinois University aims to help brass players reduce or prevent overuse injuries.
Vote With Your Warm-Up

Your warm-up is a daily vote for how you want to play when you’re under pressure. Make sure that you make your vote count every single day.
(FREE) Online Resources for Learning Music Theory

Learning music theory is an easy way to improve many aspects of playing ANY instrument.
Kruspe vs Geyer Horns: Playability Comparison

A new video looks at the differences in playability, right hand position, and sound between Geyer and Kruspe style instruments.
A Small Trick for More Reward and Motivation to Practice

If you’ve been needing more motivation, just one or two small changes may be able to get you started on building better habits.
Hard to Make Time for Practice? Try Habit Stacking

Sometimes it can feel impossible to add a new habit from scratch. That’s where the technique of “habit stacking” can help!
Improve Timing with Intermittent Metronome

While most music teachers will tell you that metronome practice is essential, there is another component to improving your internal pulse.