Articles - Houghton Horns

Maintaining your trombone is one of the most important things we can do as musicians. It maintains the longevity of your instrument and makes it easier to play. It this...

Congratulations on your new instrument purchase! The utmost care and attention has been given in readying your instrument for shipping. However, even with the greatest preparation, occasionally an instrument may...

If you buy rotor string from Houghton Horns, you might receive one of two types of rotor string: 1. The bright yellow stuff. It has a more stiff feel, which some...

When we pick up a musical instrument, we all intend to stick with it for the rest of our lives. Unfortunately, sometimes interest wanes or other life obligations intervene, and...

A brass instrument can be a huge investment, so owners definitely want to keep them in tip-top shape. We hear from customers who are worried about a strange spot on their instrument....

For Kendall Betts Horn Camp this year, Karen Houghton, Dr. Derek J. Wright, and Dennis Houghton were invited to lead informative video presentations! Karen shares her thoughts and experience on private teaching beginning...

Quick disassembly of a Yamaha Double French Horn

Reassembling a Yamaha Double French Horn

Have you ever been interested in instrument repair? Join Houghton Horns founder Dennis Houghton as he talks through and works on brass instruments.

Watch long-time Houghton Horns repair technician Benjamin Allen talk about and disassemble the very popular Hans Hoyer G10 Double French Horn.