Category: Horn

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Stravinsky and the Orchestra Hit

One of the coolest music history tidbits I’ve heard in recent memory – Stravinsky and the Orchestra Hit.
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.
Vote With Your Warm-Up

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.
Update on Englebert Schmid Horns + Marcus Bonna Cases

A recent update on the possible chemical reaction between Bonna cases and Schmid French horns.
(FREE) Online Resources for Learning Music Theory

Learning music theory is an easy way to improve many aspects of playing ANY instrument.
New French Horn from XO Brass

XO Brass – a maker of pro brass – has released a French horn model. Read about it and let me know what you want to see in an upcoming review!
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.
A Small Trick for More Reward and Motivation to Practice

If you’ve been needing more motivation, just one or two small changes may be able to get you started on building better habits.
Hard to Make Time for Practice? Try Habit Stacking

Sometimes it can feel impossible to add a new habit from scratch. That’s where the technique of “habit stacking” can help!
Improve Timing with Intermittent Metronome

While most music teachers will tell you that metronome practice is essential, there is another component to improving your internal pulse.