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Inspecting For And Dealing With Shipping Damage
Congratulations on your new instrument purchase! The utmost care and attention has been given in readying your instrument for shipping. However, even with the greatest preparation, occasionally an instrument may...
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2021 Black Friday Deals!
November 22 – 29, 2021 Only Qualifying purchases will receive a eGift card in the following amounts: $15 eGift card upon the purchase of $60 or more on any one-piece...
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It’s Aliiiiiiiiiive! Long-term Storage and Retrieval of Brass Instruments
When we pick up a musical instrument, we all intend to stick with it for the rest of our lives. Unfortunately, sometimes interest wanes or other life obligations intervene, and...
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What’s in a Name?
A while back, we wrote an article about how we should call the horn ‘the horn’, rather than ‘the French horn’, as per the 1971 clarification of the topic issued by...
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Top Tips for Incoming Music Majors
The big moment is here. Finally you’re packing your bags, saying your goodbyes, and heading off into the unknown. Here are some tips for helping you settle in at college...
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Baylor University Summer Music Camps
For over 40 years, Baylor University Summer Music Camps have offered amazing opportunities for musical growth. The 2021 sessions will feature BU faculty in an engaging virtual experience. Click here...
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Pro Tips for Working Musicians
Those of us who perform live music professionally are (hopefully) seeing the first glimmers of a return to work in the near future. With that in mind, I thought it...
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Effective Practice
I recently compiled some thoughts on achieving effective practice sessions. These concepts are universally applicable for all instrumentalists, not just horn players like myself! Planning. Plan regular times for your...
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10 Steps for Building and Maintaining a Successful Private Teaching Studio
I have been a private horn teacher for over forty-five years. In fact, my husband Dennis was my first pupil! He was a sophomore and I was a junior at...
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Up to $100 off Eastman and Shires Instruments!
From March 23 through June 30, 2021, use the code EASTMANREBATE at checkout for $50 – $100 off an Eastman or Shires brass instrument. Eligible models include: French Horns •...
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Conical or Cylindrical Brass – and Who Cares!?
Is your brass instrument conical or cylindrical? Read below to find out and why it matters! A conical bore instrument is one in which the bore diameter gradually increases throughout...