This is a pretty random collection of humorous content that I hope you enjoy! The reedmaking never stops. Maybe you have had more time lately […]
Avoid My Reedmaking Mistakes Chapter 1: Faulty Oboe Mandrel
Occasionally, I run across an ‘aha’ moment when I am making reeds or researching a problem I am having with them. One of those moments […]
Marcel Tabuteau’s Life and Influence
Marcel Tabuteau is perhaps the most influential oboist to date. Not only did he change the expectations for what good oboe playing sounded like, but […]
Happy Easter!!
Despite the unusual circumstances this year, I hope you still have a joyful and blessed Easter! My family and I are still making lots of […]
What Is the Most Important Technique for Playing the Oboe?
Air. It’s all about your air, and I feel like I took way to long to learn this. This makes a lot of sense, because […]
How to Strategize for Effective Online Music Lessons
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 […]
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 […]