by Khara Wolf | May 23, 2023 | Getting Started
Best Beginner and Intermediate Sheet Music: A Resource List As a flute instructor, parent, band director, or student, it can be challenging to decide which sheet music and technique books to focus on. This list is the resource I share with my students. It is a...
by Khara Wolf | Mar 13, 2023 | Reeds
Ugh, leaking reeds. We all know that dreaded feeling when our reed begins to leak air out of the sides. There are a number of instances when a reed might leak, and when we might need a little help sealing it up. Oboe reeds can leak to due a poor gouge, a warped piece...
by Khara Wolf | Dec 15, 2022 | General Info, Getting Started, Musician Wellness
Getting back in shape on the oboe after a prolonged break Introduction Oboe is one of the most difficult instruments to put down and pick back up making the process of getting back in shape on the oboe a challenge. Even a week away from the instrument can make a...
by Khara Wolf | Dec 6, 2022 | Reeds
In the early days of synthetic reed production, the reeds used to sound like a kazoo. These first synthetic reeds were meant to provide something “easy” for beginners, but ultimately, they lacked any resistance (making them a poor choice for beginners, or anyone). The...
by Khara Wolf | Nov 3, 2022 | Getting Started, Music Education
Introduction Studying private music lessons with an instructor can be an incredibly rewarding experience! It is my belief that music lessons can be both fun and educational. I like to take a human-first approach because each student is unique. However, working 1-1...
