Tag: horn teaching

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A Light at the End of the Tunnel

Some thoughts about the move from virtual lessons to in-person lessons.
To Maximize Competence and Confidence: Eat the Frog or Not?

Should your first task be your hardest task, or something a bit easier?
Reducing Practice Frustration

One of the biggest challenges I’ve faced in my own playing career has been managing my own expectations.
Seinfeld’s System(s) for Success

A look into the systems that have sustained Jerry Seinfeld and how those could be useful to musicians.
Improve the Stragglers

While it’s encouraging to improve things that you’re already good at, there’s a more efficient way to get better.
A (Possible) Alternative to Playing Masks

Playing masks present a special challenge for wind and brass players, but there may be some relief on the horizon.
150 “New” Etudes for 2021 Practice

A recent public-domain entry from a classic etude collection will give you plenty of practice material for 2021!
Practice Priorities: Quality or Quantity?

Many students don’t want to sound bad. But sounding bad is what leads to sounding good.
HornOperaProject Updated

The best resources for a horn player auditioning for an opera position just got a major upgrade!
The Danger of “Natural Technique”

It feels like calling a young player “a natural” is a compliment, but it actually can delay long-term growth.