Category: Horn
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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!
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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.
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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.
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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!
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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.
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Errors in Learning: Good or Bad?
It’s a common idea that mistakes in the beginning stages of learning something are bad – but are they?
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Avoid Overwhelm and Overcommitting This Semester: Time Block
Avoid pre-pandemic overwhelm and overcommitting by using time-blocking.
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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!
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One Mellophone Advantage – Mutes!
It’s marching band time, and that means mellophone season. One pro to the mellophone – horn players *finally* get fun mute options!
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Is Audacity Spyware or Is It Safe?
Some open-source software sites have claimed that Audacity is now spyware. Here’s why they say that, and if you should be looking for other options.