An update on Jason Sulliman's 1,000-Day Practice Challenge, and what it takes to be good.
horn technique
David Cooper, recently-appointed principal horn of the Chicago Symphony, on auditions and warm-ups.
David Cooper On Auditions and Warming Up.
In a previous blog entry I talked about some projects that I and others are using to fill up the time due to the cancellation of all upcoming performances and most teaching. In that blog entry (which you can find here), I talked about going through several technique books that […]
Warm-up (and learn to practice) with Solo Training
For most brass players (and musicians) there are two different types of playing techniques.
The Two Types of Technique
What do Lay's chips and warm-up routines have in common?
You shouldn't have just one!
Why You Shouldn’t Have (One) Warmup Routine
Although I don’t use these terms at all in my teaching, bubbles, clicks, and bumps are an important thing for teachers and students to be aware of. These terms are used by horn player (and composer/conductor) Gunther Schuller to describe various imperfections in articulations, slurs and the slotting of notes. […]
Bubbles and Clicks and Bumps (and Mouthpieces), Oh My!
A look inside Jeffery Agrell's book about the ins and outs of horn playing.
Book Review: Horn Technique by Jeffery Agrell
After quite a few weeks, I’ve finally finished all my extended scales and arpeggio PDFs! If you’re looking for some variety over the summer, or you need some work in a particular key (or keys), these are great in-depth exercises to really work on your scales. Check them out here.