Choosing a bassoon is a more nuanced process than many expect. With a wide range of instruments available—spanning student models to highly refined professional systems—it...read more
Choosing an oboe can feel overwhelming. With so many options—different levels, makers, and price points—it’s not always clear what actually matters, or how to recognize...read more
Routine Maintenance Can Keep Your Instrument Reliable, Responsive, and Performing at it’s Best Oboes and bassoons are among the most intricate instruments in the orchestra....read more
The Audience Experience Music has the unique ability to stir emotions, whether it’s performed with precision or contains noticeable imperfections. As listeners, we can be...read more
Colleges and Universities Need Oboists and Bassoonists For students who excel at playing the oboe or bassoon, these unique talents can open doors to college...read more
When you or your child are in the market for an oboe or bassoon – here’s some insight into what to look for and how...read more
We rely on ears and hearts to make sense of what we do as musicians. It seems as though we’re on the brink of connecting...read more
“Mitch the Multi Instrumentalist” from Oregon posed a great question: “Who really made those Ponte oboes?” Well Mitch, I spent more than a few years...read more
Most players find that having their instrument examined every 2 years works well. Of course, bring it in sooner if something doesn’t feel right, or...read more
As a student, I liked to have music playing when I got down to serious studying. Headphones, speakers whatever – as long as it was...read more
As a kid, I was unduly concerned with how radio stations get their sound to your radio. It seemed vaguely creepy – all that chatter...read more
I spent a lot of my youth practicing just enough to get by. I played oboe and I progressed fast without a lot of effort....read more
