Articles - Houghton Horns

Join Mark Houghton & Dr. Derek Wright for a livestream discussion about practice habits. Learn tips on how to step up your practice game!  

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,...

$200 consumer rebates on the purchase of a new Hans Hoyer G10 horn, valid April 1-30, 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...

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...

Triple horns are used by professional musicians all around the world; however, many people know very little about them. Are they miracle instruments that will supercharge your playing or a...

Dr. Derek Wright has successfully helped thousands of people to pick their French horns over the past 10 years. Tune in as he shares what to do and what not...

The $6000-$7000 price point is a bit odd when it comes to French horns. Everything lower in price is clearly in the student/pre-professional category, and horns higher in price are...

I have been a private horn teacher for over forty-five years. In fact, my husband Dennis was my first pupil! He was a sophomore and I was a junior at...

From March 23 through June 30, 2021, use the code EASTMANREBATE at checkout for $50 – $100 off an Eastman or Shires brass instrument. Eligible models include: French Horns •...