Tag: horn technique

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Improving Endurance on the French Horn

For brass instrument players, endurance can be a challenging skill to develop. Here are my thoughts on what real endurance requires.
Atomic Practice

Two practice strategies to help students develop a consistent practice habit and improve their technique at the same time.
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.
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.
New eBook Edition of a Great Resource for Brass Players

Eli Epstein’s Horn Playing from the Inside Out is a must-have resource for all brass players and teachers. And a new eBook version got even better!
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.
New Year, New (and Better) Posture

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.
Julius Watkins and the French Horn in Jazz

A look at one of the first and most influential jazz horn players – Julius Watkins.
Practice Hacks From Canadian Brass Trumpeter

Break out of your practice rut with this video of 8 great practice tips in 3 minutes!
A Successful 1,000-Day Practice Challenge

An update on Jason Sulliman’s 1,000-Day Practice Challenge, and what it takes to be good.