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Taming the Beast: My Wagner Tuba Debut
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...
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Am I Using the Right Horn Mouthpiece?
Not sure if you need to change mouthpieces? Read below for some indications that it’s time to change. 1. How long have I been playing on my current mouthpiece? If it...
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French Horn vs. Mellophone
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...
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Beginning Horn FAQs
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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Improving the Acoustics for a French Horn in a Home Studio – Part 1
Join me for an adventure as I try to improve the acoustics in my home studio! Dr. Derek J. Wright – Co-owner, Houghton Horns
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Trying Out a New Horn at Home
So UPS just knocked on your door and dropped off your new horn. Congratulations! …now what? Whenever possible, we recommend everyone come in to our physical store and shop for...
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How complex can a French Horn possibly be? – Engelbert Schmid Triple Reassembly
Assembling an Engelbert Schmid Triple Horn (F-alto) with Dennis Houghton, Co-owner – Houghton Horns. Learn more about Engelbert Schmid horns here.
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What to Do When Playing Hurts
You’ve heard the phrase “No pain, no gain”, but when it comes to your brass instrument, pain might impede your progress instead of fostering growth. Who wants to practice when...
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20 Questions on the 20th with John Sebastian Vera
This month’s 20 on 20 features John Sebastian Vera, Principal Trombone at the Pittsburgh Opera, the River City Brass Band, and current Acting Principal Trombone of the Harrisburg Symphony Orchestra....
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20 Questions on the 20th: Jacquelyn Adams
This month we’re proud to feature Dr. Jacquelyn Adams, Assistant Professor of Horn at the University of Southern Mississippi School of Music! Dr. Adams is a member of Iris Orchestra...
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20 Questions on the 20th with Billy Hunter
20 on 20 for February features Billy Hunter, Principal Trumpet with the Metropolitan Opera Orchestra in New York, and Assistant Principal Trumpet with the Grant Park Symphony Orchestra in Chicago....
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Marcus Bonna Cases at TMEA 2020
Build your own custom Marcus Bonna case here.