Episode 64: Ken Pope
From The Horn Call Podcast by hornsociety
August 15, 2025 · 52 min · Season 6 · Episode 72
About this episode
Episode 64 features Ken Pope discussing his journey in horn repair and insights into the music business.
Our guest for Episode 64 is the amazing Ken Pope! Ken is the owner of Pope Horns and has been a member of the IHS Advisory Council. Episode Highlights Early Musical Journey and Transition to Horn Repair Career in Instrument Repair and Sales Instrument Maintenance and Repair: The single most important maintenance tip for brass instruments is to oil the valves. Balancing Performance and Business Advice for Aspiring Repairers/Retailers Current State of the Business and Future The International Horn Society
People in this episode
Guest: Ken Pope
Topics covered
- horn repair
- instrument maintenance
- brass instruments
- music business
- performance advice
Keywords
- horn repair
- instrument maintenance
- brass instruments
- music business
- performance advice
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Pope Horns, IHS Advisory Council, International Horn Society
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