Category: Horn
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Recording the Horn – Mics and Techniques
Over the past 8 months, musicians have been forced to become recording engineers. If you want to improve your setup, this video can help.
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What to Expect at (Some) College Auditions
A look at one possible approach to college auditions in the time of COVID.
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How to Be A Creator: Follow The Practice
The Practice – a new book by Seth Godin – is an essential read for any creator. And we are all creators.
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Keep Your Air to Yourself: French Horn Bell Covers
A look at the different bell cover options for French horn players.
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All-State Progress Stalled? Audit Your Practice Diet
With All-State auditions coming up soon, take stock of your practice diet if you’re feeling like you may not be improving.
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Pandemic Practice: Push Your Limits
With gigs and rehearsals being cancelled left and right, make sure you’re getting enough playing at your thresholds. Here are some ideas.
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Julie Landsman: Conn, Caruso, and Confidence
Julie Landsman is one of the most influential horn players and teachers today.
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Social Media and Practice Efficiency
Social media apps can have a negative effect on lots of things – including practice.
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Music, College, and COVID
If you’re a college music student (or will be soon), I hope you’ve read this article: An Impossible Choice: Music Majors, COVID-19, and an Uncertain Future. I’m a bit late to it (it was originally published on August 17), but the authors do a great job of distilling the mental and monetary calculations that have likely…