☯️📯 Holistic Horn Ep. 18 - Dr. Natalie Grana: A Singing Approach to Accuracy & Mastery

This episode is sponsored by ‪@HighRangeMagic‬, a comprehensive & innovative online program for horn players. Find out more at https://www.highrangemagic.com/ ☯️ Holistic Horn Ep. 18 - Dr. Natalie Grana: A Singing Approach to Accuracy & Mastery Natalie Grana is the author of A Singing Approach to Horn Playing, horn faculty at Loyola University, and a professional hornist in the Gaudete Brass. In this episode we explore Natalie's transformational experience with solfege, and how singing has impacted her horn playing. We compare & contrast "fixed do" versus "movable do" systems and their pros & cons for use in horn playing. Main themes: How a clear internal hearing system reduces fear and overthinking Solfège as a tool for trusting what you hear instead of forcing outcomes Why clarity of intention often fixes “technical” problems The connection between hearing, confidence, and freedom How Natalie teaches solfège to college students at Loyola Meeting students where they are — even if solfège feels intimidating at first Why many musicians were taught solfège in a disconnected or unhelpful way Reframing solfège as a living musical language, not an academic exercise RESOURCES: https://www.amazon.com/Singing-Approa... https://www.highrangemagic.com About the podcast Hosted by hornist, educator, and entrepreneur Mars Gelfo, The Holistic Horn podcast features incredible personalities from the horn & music world, providing actionable insights, inspiration, and thought-provoking ideas to help you live your best life as a musician and whole human. If you like this episode, show some love by hitting the like & subscribe buttons! #frenchhorn #podcast #brassinstrument #brasspedagogy #highrange #solfege ‪@HighRangeMagic‬