With https://ihs54.com/ coming up, I thought it would be a great time to talk about equipment! Join Arizona State University's Professor of Horn, John Ericson, and me for a deep dive into mouthpieces and more!
Check out the Horn Notes Podcast: https://hornnotes.libsyn.com/ 
Inner Diameter can make a big difference!
Buying mouthpieces, then versus now.
Laskey mouthpieces and inner diameter. https://www.laskey.com/ 
What do the numbers on mouthpieces mean?
What does it feel like to play on a larger inner diameter?
“Thousandths of an inch really matter.”
Old school mouthpieces and consistency/quality control
John Stork article on mouthpieces
Why you should own at least five mouthpieces.
How to test a horn/mouthpiece at a conference.
Precision and how it affects horn building. So many variables! Example: bell rim
“It’s difficult to really hear yourself.”
Always test the high B-flat!