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 […]
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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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]