Building Young Oboists Through the First Years
A brief discussion of sequence and methods for building fundamental skills of finger control, air and embouchure, vibrato, and musicality in young players, and of common problems that can occur…
Applied Music Theory for the Oboist
The best way to improve your musical expression is with a study of music theory. In his book, Sound in Motion, David McGill states, “Depth of expression is not a…
Yoga and Mindfulness for Musicians
This lecture will introduce the techniques of yoga, meditation, and mindfulness and how they can be used to improve common mental and physical issues of musicians. A portion of the…
Your Skills Absolutely Matter: A Bassoonist’s Perspective on Other Viable Paths in Music
As a bassoonist, all I wanted to do was to play and teach. What I did not realize was that my experience was preparing me for a different path that…