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10 Steps for Building and Maintaining a Successful Private Teaching Studio
I have been a private horn teacher for over forty-five years. In fact, my husband Dennis was my first pupil! He was a sophomore and I was a junior at...
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Conical or Cylindrical Brass – and Who Cares!?
Is your brass instrument conical or cylindrical? Read below to find out and why it matters! A conical bore instrument is one in which the bore diameter gradually increases throughout...
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8 Steps for Helping Students Achieve Success
After teaching private horn lessons for over forty years (and living to tell about it!) I would like to share some ideas and routines that have helped my young students to...
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Taking a Closer Look at “Dueling Fundamentals”
Dueling Fundamentals for Two Horns by Dr. Matthew C. Haislip presents familiar and original advanced fundamental exercises in a duet format. The book explores long tones, interval studies, flexibility exercises,...
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Composer Spotlight: Kenneth Amis
Mr. Amis took up the tuba in high school in his home country of Bermuda. A Suite for Bass Tuba, composed when he was only fifteen, marked his first published...
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“What Do You Call a French Horn Player?”
Yes, this is a Google Search topic that comes up frequently and I’d like to take an opportunity to share some insight and provide answers to this curious question. Of...
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Why is the French horn so hard to play?
The French horn is widely considered to be the most difficult brass instrument to play. Proficiency on any musical instrument is a challenging endeavor, as each one presents its own...
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The Best French Horn for School Music Programs
In a video geared toward educators, Dr. Derek Wright of Houghton Horns explains the tremendous qualities of the Verus model V/VG French Horn.
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15 Essential Solos for the Aspiring Trombonist
When making this list, I considered primarily original works written for the solo trombone and not arrangements made for the trombone. Unlike a number of the other “standard” instruments, the...
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Why do French horns face backwards?
The reason the French horn is played with the bell facing backwards lies in the rich history and development of the instrument. The horn was originally used as a signaling...