Category: Horn

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The Vienna Horn in non-Viennese Ensembles

A look into using the Vienna horn within a non-Viennese ensemble.
Improve the Stragglers

While it’s encouraging to improve things that you’re already good at, there’s a more efficient way to get better.
A (Possible) Alternative to Playing Masks

Playing masks present a special challenge for wind and brass players, but there may be some relief on the horizon.
150 “New” Etudes for 2021 Practice

A recent public-domain entry from a classic etude collection will give you plenty of practice material for 2021!
Practice Priorities: Quality or Quantity?

Many students don’t want to sound bad. But sounding bad is what leads to sounding good.
HornOperaProject Updated

The best resources for a horn player auditioning for an opera position just got a major upgrade!
The Danger of “Natural Technique”

It feels like calling a young player “a natural” is a compliment, but it actually can delay long-term growth.
Horn Nerd: Meticulous Terms Edition

After years of teaching, there are a select few words that really get under my skin. But I found a new one recently!
New Year, New (and Better) Posture

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.
Yearly [Transposition] Rant

It’s that time of the year for my yearly rant on why you should know how to transpose!