Many students often complain that the horn is uncomfortable to hold and unfortunately, most horns are not a great fit for all hand sizes. Here are some tips and tricks to help set up your horn for a more ergonomic left hand position. Adjusting the Finger Hook The easiest and cheapest change that you can […]
Goal Setting-The Road to Success
Are you preparing for an audition that seems unattainable? Do you spend hours in the practice room trying to perfect Strauss’ Ein Heldenleben? There might be a simple solution to these challenges through goal setting! Unfortunately, many students are unaware of how to create and accomplish their goals. So, how do you get started with […]
Tis the Season
This is the time of year when college music students are busy recording for summer music festivals. If you or your students are interested in attending a festival this summer and you don’t know where to apply, here is a document listing all of the major music festivals in the United States. If you download […]
Five Mental Practice Techniques to Increase Efficiency
Many of us have been in a situation where we need to learn a piece of music quickly and efficiently. I was recently presented the opportunity to perform two new solo pieces with less than a week of preparation time. While this may seem like a daunting task, it is attainable using mental practice techniques. […]