While teaching online has been an option for some time, there has been a sudden increase in online lessons while we are all staying home […]
Month: March 2020
Oboe Reed Exercises: How to Teach An Oboe Lesson with No Oboe
Recently, a student of mine told me that her oboe was being repaired and would not be back in time for her lesson. She asked […]
Reedmaking Memes to Cheer the Frustrated Reedmaker
Maybe you have been frustrated with your reedmaking lately. Here are few reedmaking specific memes that hopefully brighten your day. Let me know if there […]
10 Practice Tips For Musicians in a Rut
Sometimes it can feel like you have spent hours practicing a piece of music but have not improved, or, even worse, you make more mistakes […]
The History of the Oboe
The history of the oboe goes back about 500 years. Double reed instruments date back as far as Greek and Roman civilizations where they were […]
How to Choose the Best Oboe Staple for You
Reedmaking comes with an overwhelming amount of choices that make it difficult to choose which is the best staple for your ideal reeds. The staple […]
How to Teach a Successful First Oboe Lesson
If you just got your first oboe student or you are looking to teach oboe lessons, how to teach a successful first oboe lesson may […]