Articles - Houghton Horns

Michael Sachs is Principal Trumpet of the Cleveland Orchestra, esteemed faculty of both the Cleveland Institute of Music & Northwestern University’s Bienen School of Music, and music director of Strings...

For the budget-conscious musician, shopping pre-owned instruments can get you the same quality for a much lower price. But how do you know you’re choosing the right instrument? Here are...

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...

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...

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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Join me for an adventure as I try to improve the acoustics in my home studio! Dr. Derek J. Wright – Co-owner, Houghton Horns

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...

Assembling an Engelbert Schmid Triple Horn (F-alto) with Dennis Houghton, Co-owner – Houghton Horns. Learn more about Engelbert Schmid horns here.

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...

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....