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After almost three decades of watching horn players developing low range, as well as struggling with low range development myself when I was younger, I believe strongly that correct low...

It’s too common these days that we hear about instruments being stolen. Read below for some tips on how to protect your horn. 1. Make sure your instrument is insured!...

Now that I have your attention, let’s talk a little bit about the advantages of practicing on the “F” horn! Historically, our modern-day horn is a descendent of the hunting/natural...

As musicians, we are accustomed to the constant expectations and pressures of practicing our instrument.  We put in the time, but are we getting the most out of our practice sessions? ...

As a horn player, you’ve probably been asked this before!  We know that the right hand must be inside the bell — but why does it really have to be there? **************...

In my career as a professional orchestral horn player, I’ve largely avoided the Wagner tuba. I’d always found it to be a bit intimidating. When the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra performs...

Karen Houghton addresses FAQ’s from educators and provides useful tips about how to help young horn players navigate the transition from French Horn to Mellophone or Marching French Horn. Helpful...

Karen Houghton addresses FAQ’s from educators and provides useful tips about how to help beginning horn players. Helpful links associated with this video:  https://houghtonhorns.com/shop/paxman… https://houghtonhorns.com/shop/verus-v https://houghtonhorns.com/shop/the-fh… https://houghtonhorns.com/shop/faxx-h… https://houghtonhorns.com/shop/verus-… https://houghtonhorns.com/shop/verus-… https://houghtonhorns.com/shop/chefs-kit...

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by Karen Houghton As parents, encouraging your child to practice their instrument on a consistent basis can become a battlefield, with parents resorting to offensive strategies such as coercion, attrition...

Sasha Romero Sasha Romero began her position as Principal Trombone with the Metropolitan Opera Orchestra in September 2018, after serving as Principal Trombone of the Fort Worth Symphony from 2016. A local of...

Sasha Romero Sasha Romero began her position as Principal Trombone with the Metropolitan Opera Orchestra in September 2018, after serving as Principal Trombone of the Fort Worth Symphony from 2016. A local of...