Articles - Houghton Horns

Learn more about Recipe for Success here.

Ever have a lesson where your teacher tells you to play more musically?  What does that mean, and how do you do it?  Read below for some quick pointers on...

Technology is great!  We have access to many resources in the palm of our hand.  When you think about tuning your instrument, it might seem easiest to download a free...

Learn more about this Lawson descant here.

After almost three decades of watching horn players developing low range, as well as struggling with low range development myself when I was younger, I believe strongly that correct low...

Now that I have your attention, let’s talk a little bit about the advantages of practicing on the “F” horn! Historically, our modern-day horn is a descendent of the hunting/natural...

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Brass instrument players, have you ever been confused by which type of Hetman your instrument needs? See our chart for French horn, trumpet, trombone, tuba, baritone, and euphonium. Chart in...

For the budget-conscious musician, shopping pre-owned instruments can get you the same quality for a much lower price. But how do you know you’re choosing the right instrument? Here are...

As a horn player, you’ve probably been asked this before!  We know that the right hand must be inside the bell — but why does it really have to be there? **************...

In my career as a professional orchestral horn player, I’ve largely avoided the Wagner tuba. I’d always found it to be a bit intimidating. When the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra performs...

Not sure if you need to change mouthpieces?  Read below for some indications that it’s time to change. 1. How long have I been playing on my current mouthpiece?   If it...