Beatnickel for Horn Players: Find Your Next Ensemble or Project

Trumpet, trombone, tuba, horn or saxophone – Beatnickel is built for you, too

Horn players are an essential part of the music world. From classical ensembles and big bands to ska, funk, soul, and brass projects, it's often the horn section that gives a group its distinctive energy and character.

But for many players, it’s not always easy to find the next opportunity. Whether you're looking for a band, a freelance gig, or a creative collaboration, it can be hard to connect with the right people – especially outside of established networks.

That’s where Beatnickel comes in.

A platform designed with horn players in mind

Beatnickel is a new platform that connects musicians across genres, skill levels, and locations. And yes – it’s for horn players, too.

You can create a profile where you list your instrument(s), musical background, and the types of projects you're interested in. Whether you're looking for a funk band, a jazz ensemble, a classical brass group, or an original project, Beatnickel helps you be visible and find others who are looking for what you bring.

Make new connections and stay active

As a horn player, you can use Beatnickel to:

• Discover bands and ensembles that need horns
• Reach out to other players to start new projects
• Join open jam sessions or gigs announced locally
• Build a digital portfolio with media, links, and a personal intro

You decide how much you want to share – and whether you’re looking for something long-term, short-term, or just to get back into playing regularly.

More visibility for horn sections

Too often, horn players are added at the last minute, or not at all – not because they're not needed, but because bands don't know where to find them.

Beatnickel aims to make that easier by giving horn players a space to be seen, heard, and contacted. Whether you’re a student, a weekend warrior or a seasoned professional, we want you on the map.

Be among the first

Beatnickel is currently in beta, and we’re looking to connect with musicians across the country.
You can join the waitlist today and be among the first to try it when we open up for more users.