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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...
When “more air” is too much air — and causes problems
Standard issue brass playing advice – for practically any problem! – is to use “more air.” For some brass teachers (especially low brass), breathing...
35 Melodic Etudes by Meifred and Schantl — back in print, in 3 (6!)...
In 2016, as part of my original line of epublications, I was able to bring to print a group of 35 forgotten melodic etudes...
Bumps, clicks, bubbles, and other nuisances of horn playing
I have Gunther Schuller to thank. Before his visit to ASU in 2004, although I intuitively knew some setups were stiffer in the slots...
Brief review: Recipe for Success — a new method for young horn players
Anyone who teaches lessons to young horn players knows already, not only are there limited materials easily available to teach from, but...
Ethics and College Music Admissions
There are two topics that come up every year in the world of horn and music admissions, both of which are timely...
Podcast: Growth Mindset and the horn player
The latest episode of the Horn Notes Podcast is out, and the topic is Growth Mindset. Guest for this episode is Nicole...
Keeping the Chops Going amid Heavy Playing Weeks
I have had so many conversations with people about chops lately, but, thinking back, clearly many people get their chops into a...
More on “clicks” — and the best horns
Last year a topic touched upon in an article was that of “clicks” and valve changes. In that time frame, I started taking some...
A Few Thoughts about Performance Anxiety
Performance anxiety is a big topic. A big part of the problem is just being focused on the here and now. This is where...