If you have ever taken a break from your oboe practicing to think, “Ya know, this is just like airplanes,” then you are probably a […]
When Composers Get Creative
I am a big fan of writing silly things in my music that remind me of what or how to play. Sometimes these notes are […]
Improving Articulation with Air Support
You might not have ever given much thought to your air while practicing articulations, but, as I like to emphasize, you should never forget about […]
Prominent Oboists of Today
Listening to great oboists is probably the best thing you can do for yourself when learning and improving on the oboe. You want to know […]
Avoid My Reedmaking Mistakes Chapter 2: Scraping Before Tying
This one is not necessarily a mistake for everyone, but it was for me. I was taught to scrape both ends of my shaped cane […]
Improving Air Support in Your Oboe Playing
I recently wrote about how important control over your air is in this post, What Is the Most Important Technique for Playing the Oboe? You […]
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 Cane Density and Hardness: What are the Effects on Your Finished Reeds?
There are so many different types of cane to choose from, I thought I would share what I have been reading about and experimenting with […]
Analogies for Teaching Oboe
I love using analogies for teaching oboe. They seem to click with students far more than any technical description of how they should sound or […]
Where Oboe Cane Comes From
If you have ever wanted to know more about your oboe cane and its past, here is an overview of how it grows, its history, […]