☯️📯 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 & MasteryNatalie 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 exerciseRESOURCES:https://www.amazon.com/Singing-Approach-Horn-Playing-Training/dp/0197603572https://www.highrangemagic.comAbout the podcastHosted 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 ​