Articles - Houghton Horns

I recently compiled some thoughts on achieving effective practice sessions. These concepts are universally applicable for all instrumentalists, not just horn players like myself! Planning. Plan regular times for your...

The $6000-$7000 price point is a bit odd when it comes to French horns. Everything lower in price is clearly in the student/pre-professional category, and horns higher in price are...

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...

From March 23 through June 30, 2021, use the code EASTMANREBATE at checkout for $50 – $100 off an Eastman or Shires brass instrument. Eligible models include: French Horns •...

We currently have four different Conn 8Ds at our shop! So what is the difference between them? Is there really a difference between the ones made in Elkhart or Eastlake?...

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...

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...

Shop horns now

Ms. Garrop is a full-time freelance composer living in the Chicago area. She served as the first Emerging Opera Composer of Chicago Opera Theater’s Vanguard Program (2018-2020). She also held a 3-year...

Charlotte Houghton plays Mozart Horn Concerto No. 3, movement 2 (with cuts).