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A Guide to Oboe Reed Making Books: Reviewed
Read reviews of some of the most popular oboe reed making books for beginner, intermediate, and advanced oboe reed makers.
Oboe Reed Making Supplies for Small Desks
These are the oboe reed making supplies you didn't even know you needed! Make your reed making better and more efficient with these tools.
A Guide to Oboe and Bassoon Sharpening Stones and Tools
An in-depth look at oboe sharpening stones and tools. Learn more about oboe and bassoon reed making and how to sharpening your knife.
Best Beginner and Intermediate Flute Music
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 compilation of the best beginner and intermediate flute music that I use in my private studio on a regular basis.
How to seal a leaking oboe reed
Step by step instructions on how to seal a leaking oboe reed with Parafilm, Teflon tape, or Fish skin. Video tutorial included.
Getting back in shape on the oboe
If you have taken a break from the oboe, learn what to expect when you return and the challenges to expect when getting back in shape.
Synthetic Oboe Reed (Plastic Oboe Reed) Reviewed
A product review of the synthetic Legere Medium Soft European oboe reed and the Silverstein American Scrape oboe reed.
8 Ways to be successful in your private music lessons
Taking private music lessons can be very rewarding. Here are 8 ways to make sure your lessons are fun and successful.
Is an embouchure injury possible?
Information about preventing and healing an embouchure injury, embouchure fatigue, and other music related injuries.
The Best Music Practice Recording Microphone
The studio-quality, inexpensive microphone I recommend for music practice recording that plugs directly into your smartphone or computer.
Best Beginner Oboe Music
Beginner oboe music recommendations for the first 1-3 years of playing for teachers, parents, and students.
Oboe Doubler Accessories
If you double on the oboe, here is a list of the instrument and reed essentials you might need.
Musician Health and Wellness Resource List
An ongoing list of resources for musician wellness, including physical therapy, coaching, meditation, yoga, podcasts, books, and more.
