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Pro Tips for Working Musicians
Those of us who perform live music professionally are (hopefully) seeing the first glimmers of a return to work in the near future. With that in mind, I thought it...
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A talk about our personal mouthpiece journeys with Mark Houghton and Dr. Derek J. Wright
Mark Houghton and Dr. Derek J. Wright talk about their personal mouthpiece journeys and the equipment they personally use.
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A chat about classic horns featuring instruments by Geyer, C.F. Schmidt, Knopf, and Kruspe
Join Dr. Derek J. Wright for a livestream discussion about classic French horns. Hear vintage instruments from C.F. Schmidt, Carl Geyer, Knopf, and Kruspe. Learn about some of the benefits...
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20 Questions with William Gerlach
William Gerlach began his position as principal trumpet with the National Symphony Orchestra in the 2014–2015 season. Growing up in Menomonee Falls, WI, he started playing trumpet when it was...
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Practice Habits with Mark Houghton and Dr. Derek J. Wright
Join Mark Houghton & Dr. Derek Wright for a livestream discussion about practice habits. Learn tips on how to step up your practice game!
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What do manufacturers mean by “Demo” / “B Stock” / “C Stock” instruments?
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,...
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An in-depth look at the Yamaha 671D
Yamaha is one of the most well-recognized music brands in the world, and the Yamaha 671D is one of the most popular horns we carry. Why? Does it actually play...
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Hans Hoyer G10 $200 Rebate Offer
$200 consumer rebates on the purchase of a new Hans Hoyer G10 horn, valid April 1-30, 2021!
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Yamaha Sounds of Spring Rebate 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...
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Effective Practice
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...