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5 Tips for Staying Motivated in Music While Working a Day...

A performance major at a large American university recently asked: When I return home for winter and summer breaks, I find it incredibly difficult to...

FAQ: From the Natural Horn to the Triple Horn

Back at IHS Denver one of the sessions I presented related to comparing the natural horn and the triple horn. This photo was for...

5 Tips on Creativity and Being Creative, from John Cleese

Within last week's Random Wednesday article a video was included of actor John Cleese speaking on the topic of creativity. Mr. Cleese is a very good...

5 Good Questions on Single and Triple Horns

Recently received from a reader were a series of questions on single horns and triple horns. 1. What is the status of single horns in...

Anatomy of a Gadget Collection: An Overview of 21 Geeky Items...

Thinking outside the box is an expression that I take to heart when striving for improvement on the French horn. While this pursuit does have...

(Ouch!) Four Practical Tips for Painful, Swollen Lips

Back when I was in graduate school, swollen lips were more-or-less a regular thing for me to deal with. This was due to a number...

7 Tactics to Develop Sight-Reading

One skill we all know we need is the ability to sight-read music well. Some people are better than others at this. Traditionally part...

3 Aspects of Achieving Fame and a Look at the Park...

So, you want to be famous? Our recent report - Name Recognition, Influence and Age Groups (NRIAG) - takes a glimpse into that and other interesting trends. That being...

4 Key Things the Great Horn Players Have

You love the horn. You want to ramp it up to a new level. Besides accuracy and general technique there are four key things...

Setting Goals: 3 Tips for ‘Keeping it Real’

Are you are feeling a little lost in the woods with your music-making? A great way to reign yourself in is to set specific goals....