Learning a new instrument can be an overwhelming task at first, and the oboe may be particularly overwhelming! A beginner oboist can narrow down what […]
Category: Learning Oboe
What Oboe Reed Should a Beginner Use?
When looking for an oboe reed to use as a beginner, it can be tricky to narrow down all the options. In general, you will […]
Resources for Oboists
Here are a few great resources for oboists to help you improve a variety of skills on your instrument! Reedmaking Jennet Ingle – 5 Minute […]
How to Practice an Instrument (Without Wasting Time)
We all know that practice makes perfect, but many don’t realize how to practice an instrument so that they are actually making real and efficient […]
10 Beginner Oboe Solos You Can Learn Now
If you have recently started playing oboe, you may not know what oboe music is out there for you to learn. Here is a good […]
Is the Oboe Hard to Play?
Learning to play the oboe as a kid, one of the most common comments I would get when I told people I played the oboe […]
Improve Your Tone: Don’t Blow Straight Into an Oboe Reed
When I read the biography of Marcel Tabuteau last year, one of Tabuteau’s comments that made it into the book was to not blow into […]
Warm-ups for Oboe
Having a good warm-up routine or strategy is one of the best things you can do for your oboe playing. Taking the time to concentrate […]
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 […]
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 […]