Articles - Houghton Horns

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,...

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

$100 consumer rebates on the purchase of new Yamaha professional & ‘Custom’ instruments from April 1 to June 30, 2021. $50 consumer rebates on the purchase of new Yamaha intermediate...

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...