<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[fhornmikey.studio]]></title><description><![CDATA[A landing page for Mike Pandorf (horn) as an artist and an educator.]]></description><link>https://www.fhornmikey.studio/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 19:12:48 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.fhornmikey.studio/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[What's a warmup for really?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Warmups often get a bad rap as repetitive, mechanical routines meant only to "warm up" your embouchure. But what if warmups could be much more? What if they became your first line of defense against technical and expressive challenges in your playing? I invite you to reframe your warmups not as mere preparation but as active tools for diagnosing and solving problems in your music. Rethinking the Purpose of Warmups Many musicians approach warmups with the goal of simply getting their lips...]]></description><link>https://www.fhornmikey.studio/post/what-s-a-warmup-for-really</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a8cbb05fe6fd82d150a77b4</guid><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 01:19:26 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/8cb579_0d6aa2354f344b72acf59558652c0a7d~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>mwpandorf</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Relaxation on the Horn with G. Concone Vocal Exercises]]></title><description><![CDATA[Playing the French horn can be a demanding physical and mental task. Tension in the face, jaw, and body often limits a player’s ability to produce a smooth, lyrical sound. Integrating relaxation techniques with vocal exercises offers a powerful way to ease these tensions and improve overall horn playing. Using the vocal exercises of G. Concone alongside specific relaxation methods helps me (and can help you) to perform with greater ease and expressiveness. Why Relaxation Matters for Horn...]]></description><link>https://www.fhornmikey.studio/post/the-mindful-musician-relaxation-techniques-for-performers</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a43305c69b2dfbbf12a298c</guid><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 02:56:28 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/8cb579_627a7d3367ce4056a5c65b1657b1c2ee~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>fhornmikey</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>