Figuring out a good habit with regard to ordering new reeds can really help ease the uncertainty that comes from the changing nature of oboe reeds. Reeds typically go through stages from the break-in process to the point that they are used up. New reeds are often a bit stiff and uncomfortable. As they are […]
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Dear customers, Thank you for your continued support of my reeds! I hope they are working well for you and helping aid your enjoyment of playing. For those of you who had extra long waits this past spring, my sincere apologies. There was an unforeseen combination of quality control issues related to supplies, along with
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Hello! Thank you all for your continued support of my work. Current processing times have been extended to 3-4 weeks due to a combination of my having covid over Christmas, as well as my busier than usual performance schedule over the next few months (January-March 2023). I appreciate your patience, and planning ahead in ordering
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Hope everyone is staying healthy during the holidays and at the new year. I am grateful for your support of my business in 2022! I am continuing to use the protocols for sanitizing reeds and tools that are outlined in the post on this topic (originally posted in September of 2020). Additionally, I am fully
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Hi Everyone! This post is mainly for those of you in colder winter climates. It is that time of year when reeds can be affected by the cold, dry air. Here are a few things to try that may help keep things more consistent: use warm water when possible to soak reeds – the warm
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Hi all! I was happy to participate in this recent project with Oboe Mobile Foundation as the bass oboist in this holiday video. Hope you enjoy and happy new year! Alyssa https://fb.watch/2HtH9_Pg08/
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VCU woodwind faculty will be giving a Virginia All-District workshop for the auditions in January.
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I would like to introduce you all to a wonderful organization called Oboe Mobile Foundation, based in Puerto Rico. Frances Colón, the founder and director, has dedicated her energy for the past decade to bringing awareness, information, and resources to oboe students and enthusiasts in Puerto Rico. OMF recently produced a beautiful video featuring Puerto
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Hi everyone! The Double Reed Girl site has a new look! The products and ordering process remain the same, so hopefully for those who have become familiar with my site it will be a smooth transition. For any newcomers, welcome! Please let me know if you have issues or questions and I apologize in advance
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Dear customers, For those of you who have orders in process and those who are considering whether to order in the near future, here are the safety and sanitization measures I am using during the reed making process: – Washing hands regularly before, during and after working on each order – Wiping all tools and
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