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...
by Khara Wolf | Oct 15, 2022 | Musician Wellness
Disclaimer: I am not a physician, nor do I have any formal training in physical therapy. The thoughts and suggestions on embouchure fatigue and injury in this blog are to provide resources and keep an open discussion going about musicians wellness and injury...
by Khara Wolf | Aug 28, 2022 | Music Education
Recording Yourself as a Regular Practice Habit (and the microphone I recommend) If you already know you need a great microphone for your music practice recording and are looking for a USB mic and/or one that will work directly with your iOS device (iPhone, iPad,...
