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.
For brass instrument players, endurance can be
a challenging skill to develop. Here are
my thoughts on what real endurance requires.
Trying to substitute intensity for consistency in
any musical practice is a recipe for
disappointment. Here's a better way.
A few thoughts on preparing for
All-District and All-State auditions for middle
and high school students.
It seems counter-intuitive, but a 5
minute per day practice plan can
lead to long-term improvement.
Most students practice like they are working on a
Ford assembly line. But a method developed by Toyota
in the late 1940's can unlock so much more.
When is a good time to start (or improve)
your practice routine? Right NOW! Here are some ways
to start (or tweak) your practice for maximum results.
Two practice strategies to help students develop
a consistent practice habit and improve their
technique at the same time.
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 website by the horn professor
at Western Illinois University aims to help
brass players reduce or prevent overuse injuries.
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.