Articles - Houghton Horns

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...

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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...

The big moment is here. Finally you’re packing your bags, saying your goodbyes, and heading off into the unknown. Here are some tips for helping you settle in at college...

It’s been said many times by band directors and teachers that students with larger lips should be discouraged from playing French horn, and that those with thin lips will have...

My personal reflections on TBA 2021… Like many other people, this was my first convention in 16 long months.  Houghton Horns has had to be creative and flexible during the...

Full disclosure: like so many other horn players of my age, my earliest transposition experiences in high school consisted of assignments from the Kopprasch book played in various keys. However,...