Horn Notes Podcast

About Horn Notes Podcast

Hosted by John Ericson, this podcast looks at a variety of topics related to the French horn and music.

Publisher

Horn Notes Edition

Category

arts · music

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

29 Sept 2017

Latest episode

18 Aug 2025

Latest episodes

61 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   18 Aug 2025

   Hornnotes 67: All Things Assistant Horn

   In this episode John Ericson looks at the why and how of Assistant First Horn -- why your chops need it as first horn, and how to mark things like a pro. With other stories and additional notes on stiff chops. Length 33:54

2. 

   24 Jul 2025

   Horn Notes 66: Fundamentals -- Vibrato and Various Extended Techniques

   In this episode John Ericson continues his series on fundamentals with stories and a look at vibrato and various extended techniques. In addition, the final segment looks at how to speed up your slow valves. Length 18:57

3. 

   19 Jul 2025

   Hornnotes 65: Fundamentals -- Transpositions, Bass Clef, Key Signatures, Sight Reading

   In this episode John Ericson continues the series on fundamentals, this time the somewhat more essential ones of transpositions, bass clef, key signatures, and sight reading. With a concluding segment on earplugs and a horn seating question. Length 23:31.

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Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

11 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

3 ratings

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