Welcome! You have chosen to learn to play horn!  The horn is a fantastic instrument because it has the potential to create the most beautiful sound (absolutely no bias), and it’s an incredibly versatile instrument.  Horns get to play high and low; play with the strings, woodwinds, brass, and percussion at different times in orchestral and band music; and often get to play lush melodic lines that represent the hero (think Star Wars).

This course is designed to introduce you to the horn in an efficient, gradual, and fun way that will lay a solid foundation for growth on the instrument.  We want you to play the horn properly, but we also want you to have fun.  By taking our Basics courses you are preparing yourself for a lifetime of making music and learning the language of music.

We will guide you to apply the lessons in this course with the information and music presented, and you will be able to assess your personal growth in portfolio submissions and personal reflection assignments.  After this course is complete, you can continue with other courses that will expand your knowledge of the instrument, its history, music theory, improvisation, and composition.