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Jeffrey Agrell
Beyond technique: Jeffrey Agrell explores how Zen challenges Western thinking—revealing a new path to awareness, focus, and deeper musical experience in horn playing.
Beyond technique: Jeffrey Agrell explores the clash between intellect and intuition—arguing that true musical expression begins where analysis ends.
Things I would like to see happen concerning the horn and horn playing
A set of proposals for the future of the horn: Jeffrey Agrell addresses editions, pedagogy, instruments, and repertoire—from Mozart to contemporary practice.
Between breath, reflex, and attention, Jeffrey Agrell links Zen practice with the physical and mental habits that shape brass playing.
From meditation to distance running, horn playing becomes a way of quieting mental noise, linking breath, concentration, and daily life.
A week in Trossingen brought leading horn players, Mozart debates, natural-horn controversies and lasting friendships at a landmark European gathering.
From Vienna horn traditions and natural-horn training to orchestral style and pedagogy, Hans Pizka reflects on the foundations of horn playing and musical identity.
Julius Watkins
Getting started
Thomas Bacon
Portrait and conversation
Tom Varner
Old World Craftsmanship plus New World Technology
Peter Gordon
John Clark
Dale Clevenger
Profile of a Horn player
Richard Todd
Conversation with Peter Schärli
Interview with Richard Seraphinoff, player, teacher and horn maker