Articles - Houghton Horns

Recruiting and retaining students in music programs is an ongoing challenge, and keeping them engaged doesn’t just happen by accident. These three tips focus on leveraging testimonials for recruitment, building...

Janet and I have been fortunate to have presented numerous pedagogy clinics at music conferences, universities, international horn symposiums and in-service events together during the past six years, including: Texas...

Building a successful band program goes beyond teaching notes and rhythms—it requires fostering a culture of compassion and collaboration among students. When young musicians feel valued, supported, and connected, they...

Those that know me well, or have studied horn with me over the past years, know that I have a fondness for using analogies in my teaching.  Analogies can help...

So you want to start teaching private lessons but aren’t sure what to do? Every teacher and situation is different, so these tips are not meant to be “rules,” just...

The name “French horn” is pretty misleading in all honesty, but it’s the most common name for the instrument in the United States. Why is it that, to a majority...

Interested in how to help your beginning trombonist improve? Read up on our 

So you’ve decided to major in music — congratulations on making such a huge life decision!  (If you’re still unsure and want to read some more on being a music...

Beginners who are encouraged to play with a big, relaxed sound will eventually develop a more refined tone as they progress. Even though the first sounds may be a bit...

A while back, we wrote an article about how we should call the horn ‘the horn’, rather than ‘the French horn’, as per the 1971 clarification of the topic issued by...

Are you joining a middle school or high school band this year? We asked some teachers and former band students for advice for the newcomers. Practice, Practice, Practice Band is...