Playing masks present a special challenge for wind and brass players, but there may be some relief on the horizon.
Horn
A recent public-domain entry from a classic etude collection will give you plenty of practice material for 2021!
150 “New” Etudes for 2021 Practice
Many students don't want to sound bad. But sounding bad is what leads to sounding good.
Practice Priorities: Quality or Quantity?
The best resources for a horn player auditioning for an opera position just got a major upgrade!
HornOperaProject Updated
It feels like calling a young player "a natural" is a compliment, but it actually can delay long-term growth.
The Danger of “Natural Technique”
After years of teaching, there are a select few words that really get under my skin. But I found a new one recently!
Horn Nerd: Meticulous Terms Edition
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.
New Year, New (and Better) Posture
A couple of resources to jumpstart your 2021 practice!