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Grad auditions, part I. As they say, the times, they are...

University horn auditions are over for 2022. I believe Horn Matters readers will find a number of interesting notes and tips in this short...

Response to “Clevenger Enigma”

In response to posting on Reddit my most recent article on Dale Clevenger, an anonymous Reddit user gave this response. Food for thought. People are...

The Enduring Enigma of Dale Clevenger

I have to confess something. I have mixed feelings about Dale Clevenger and his legacy. When I say this, please realize that this opinion comes...

Cruel Teacher, or Demanding Teacher?

Following up on the recent posts from Bruce Hembd, the topic of the CT (Cruel Teacher) is one that has resonated with many horn...

Music-Making and Personal Identity

In a previous article, I told the story of how I came to study with my mentor, Milan Yancich. At the time I felt broken,...

On Mentorship and Recovery from Abuse

This photo and the memories associated with it are among my most prized possessions. This is Milan Yancich, the man who saved my creative soul....

Commentary: The missing articulations

A topic I think about every year when I hear college auditions is that of the “missing articulations.” Often it is a function of...

Bad Conventional Wisdom, part 2: Tonguing misconceptions

Returning to the story of 2008 and my teaching and playing, I faced a reality that I did not do what I thought I...

Bad Conventional Wisdom, part 1: Background, and a breathing story

As I shared in a workshop presentation back in 2010, I became a better teacher in 2008. I generated an article for Horn Matters...

Practice and perform effectively with the “three session a day” plan

Every year in my teaching the topic of how to practice effectively and maintain good chops for performances comes up with students. The tactic...
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