Author: GoodWinds ★2017
Date: 2009-02-18 07:28
I'm even less a 'hobby oboist' than you, and I LIKE making reeds!!
(I actually call myself a 'sub-professional', because 'sub-times' I get paid and I 'sub' for Professionals...)
If you're interested in making reeds, get yourself a good teacher who makes reeds well. I was blessed to have a low-key, superb teacher, and I don't obsess over the 'perfect' reed... I have plenty in my box for all manner of settings (symphony, pit orchestra, quintet) and styles (Mozart, BAch, Baroque). It's NICE to be able to adjust your tone and style, just by getting a few basics down on reed-shaving.
I'll be teaching my (beginner) student reed adjustment skills; it's great to have some autonomy.
I say, if you're interested, GO FOR IT. But with a teacher, not just a book.
GoodWinds
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