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How to use a Sink Hose Adapter to Clean a Horn

In Arizona we have been hit hard this summer with a series of heavy dust storms. The most serious storm a few weeks ago was reported...

One argument for playing off-the-leg

While getting back in shape from summer chops, I am playing the horn with the bell-off-the-leg (or even standing up, as my conservatory teaching...

Ask Dave: Hidden Dangers: Your Horn and The Occult

It happened again, recently. A customer brought in a horn for work, which was simple enough. But before I let him leave the shop I...

Four Tips for Getting Back in Shape after Taking a Break

Recently I picked up my horn again after a 4-week break. I like to take summer breaks for several reasons many of which I...

Parody: The Dire and Most Serious Consequences of a Frenched Horn

Last week it was the memes. Today, it is the mimes. They are equally as ridiculous as memes and this particular duo is up to...

Internet Memes ‘Sad Keanu’ and ‘Strutting Leo’ with French Horns, II

Continued from Part I. * * * Keanu starts his day with some fearless horn playing. * * * That's one small step for man, one giant leap...

Internet Memes ‘Sad Keanu’ and ‘Strutting Leo’ with French Horns, I

In online imageboard communities like Reddit, Tumblr and 4chan, running sight-gags and humor based on popular culture sometimes catch on like wildfire and become...

Fun with Internet memes

This week on Horn Matters I will be having some fun with two popular Internet memes and of course, Photoshopping French horns into them. What...

Ask Dave: So, you’ve decided to cut your bell. Now what?

You've asked dozens of people IF you should cut your bell, gotten all that contradictory advice, and finally decided to go for it.   Now...

A Photo-Review of Abalone Valve Caps from Ion Balu

Once a year or so I like to send off a horn to different technicians for cleaning or custom work, coordinating this with taking...