Eli Epstein, Horn Playing from the Inside Out: Finger Breathing

Eli Epstein, veteran horn of the Cleveland Orchestra and author of Horn Playing from the Inside Out, demonstrates how Keith Underwood's methods of breath management can simplify technique and benefit brass players in immediate and lasting ways. Finger breathing techniques can streamline how we change the size and shape of the oral cavity resulting in more ease, control and naturalness when we play brass instruments. Hear Epstein play Mahler, Shostakovich and Strauss excerpts as he explains these methods. www.eliepstein.com

[@marinakrickler9558]

I've had the pleasure of working with Eli since grad school, and I can attest to the improvement that his approach brings. I share these concepts with my own students (middle and high school level), and they click well with them too. This introduction to Eli's innovative pedagogy is time well-spent!

[@johncsassaman]

Eli presented this subject with great clarity. I have been playing the horn for several decades, yet I was able to immediately apply what I heard on the video. I will have to purchase the book! Thanks Eli!

[@stantaylor2752]

Excellent concepts, and props to the video editor for highlighting the audio portion of the demonstration to illustrate the technique.

[@jk3horn]

In this video, Eli explains and shows important techniques for all brass players to use to enjoy making music with their instruments. Thank you, Eli, for helping me improve my playing.

[@rkjenkins2]

Wonderful information, clearly explained, and with great demonstrations by a wonderful musician. Thank you for sharing, Eli! I will be sure to pass this along. All the best, Rachelle J.

[@lsefia]

Eli, thank you so much for this video. I had been trying to translate the ideas in you book to my daughters (11 and 9), watching your video just made your ideas all the more clearer and concise.

[@garyofenloch9480]

Fantastic information that is applicable to all brass instruments. Thank you, Eli!

[@aloveland11]

Thank you for posting!

[@skisunfb]

Great concept - thank you for posting this helpful video! Can't wait to try the method on my Vienna Horn!

[@eliepstein]

Thank you, Frederic!

[@ablack7100ify]

Love the video, where can we buy a recording of the Brahms?

[@eliepstein]

The live Brahms recording is not commercially available. However, my new album, "Eli Epstein: Orchestral Excerpts for Low Horn" will be available to the public by September 30, if not before. For more information about the release date, go to www.eliepstein.com.