How to get started on the oboe, a beginner’s guide Congratulations, the oboe is a wonderful instrument that will allow you to play beautiful music, help you learn a lot about life. To help your transition into oboe-hood go as smoothly as possible, this short guide will cover the following…
Low notes not working on your oboe? How to fix it! When the low notes won’t speak on the oboe the frustration can be overwhelming and you will wish that you had picked the flute or trumpet in beginning band. The most common causes of low notes not working are adjustment…
REED DEATH! How to tell if your oboe reed is broken or needs replacing We learn early to value reeds and play them until they wont... Often when I start beginners I provide them with a reed to learn their first notes on. To be honest, it is rare to…
How much is my used oboe worth? Oboe Depreciation Ins and Outs As I prepared for a big audition, a mentor suggested that upgrading to a new instrument may improve some facets of my playing and take me to the next level. I was discouraged by the prospect of having…
How long does an oboe last? Seven tips on how to make it last longer from professional oboists. As I struggled to prepare for my next audition I started to wonder, how long do oboes last? Should I replace mine? I started to think that maybe my six-year-old oboe is…
When and where to take your oboe to the shop; an ever growing list of great repair techs Below is a list of over 25 experienced oboe repair techs across the USA. They have been recommended to me by professional oboists and though I have not worked with all of…