Articles - Houghton Horns

What is a “professional” French horn? Is it any better than less expensive horns? Do I need to have one? Explore these questions and more as we take a look...

One of my favorite people in the horn world is Lowell (“Spike”) Shaw. Not only is he a talented horn player and composer, but he is absolutely one of the...

​​The ​​Hornswoggle French Horn Workshop serves students, amateurs, professionals and educators with growth, recruiting, and networking opportunities within the Horn community.  Communal learning opportunities abound in a relaxed atmosphere, free from the interruptions...

Join Dr. Derek J. Wright as he explores a new arrival to Houghton Horns’ shop, Schilke horn mouthpieces! Hear them all played and compared.

Those of us who perform live music professionally are (hopefully) seeing the first glimmers of a return to work in the near future. With that in mind, I thought it...

Join Dr. Derek J. Wright for a livestream discussion about classic French horns. Hear vintage instruments from C.F. Schmidt, Carl Geyer, Knopf, and Kruspe. Learn about some of the benefits...

Join Mark Houghton & Dr. Derek Wright for a livestream discussion about practice habits. Learn tips on how to step up your practice game!  

Here’s a quick guide to some retail terms that might allow you to snag a great deal on a basically-new instrument. A Stock If an instrument (or any retail product,...

Yamaha is one of the most well-recognized music brands in the world, and the Yamaha 671D is one of the most popular horns we carry. Why? Does it actually play...

$200 consumer rebates on the purchase of a new Hans Hoyer G10 horn, valid April 1-30, 2021!