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May 18, 20224 min read
2 ways to build student confidence and have better performances!
If we’re connected on social media, you may have seen my weekend post after some of my students performed in the Spring semester recital...
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May 2, 20222 min read
Make sure your oboe students do this before your next concert...
Let’s talk about breaking in new reeds. Since we’re coming to the end of the year concert season, here's what students will need to know...
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Apr 27, 20223 min read
How do you get two oboe students to play in tune...
You’ve heard the variations on this joke: Shoot one of them Make one stop playing Send one to the _insert other instrument name_ section…...
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Apr 20, 20222 min read
Student Success Stories!
It’s a busy time of year, so I want to keep it short, sweet, and simple today by sharing some recent successes my students have had with...
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Mar 28, 20221 min read
How long should I soak my reed?
Happy Monday! Over the weekend I hosted a Mock Audition event for 4 of my students who are auditioning (or re-auditioning) for Youth...
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Mar 24, 20223 min read
Oboe Reed Suppliers my students are using
The top question I get from Band Directors is "What reeds do you recommend?" So, here are the top 6 reed sources that my students enjoy...
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Mar 22, 20222 min read
Spring Reed Drama and a 2-part solution
Happy St. Patrick’s week! 🍀 This week we’re springing forward into mid-semester concerts, Youth Orchestra audition prep, and wondering...
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