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...

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...

About the Reeds Due to a prior injuries, I am not currently selling my handmade oboe reeds. I frequently play-test hand-made high-altitude reed options that come my way. This free resource is a list of recommended high altitude oboe and bassoon reeds you can buy....

A Complete Guide: How to Fix a Large Oboe Reed Opening Whether you are dealing with the largest opening you've ever seen, or trying to troubleshoot a reoccurring issue, this guide will walk you through diagnosing large opening issues with oboe and English horn reeds....