Resources

Websites for oboes and oboe related products
(i.e., instruments, sheet music, books, reed making supplies, instrument stands, tuners, etc.)

Oboists on the web

Miscellaneous Resources

Podcasts

Double Reed Dish: A podcast for oboists, bassoonists, and the people who love them! Archived episodes found at the link.

Reed Talk: A podcast for oboists about reed making. Each episode features a leading oboist and does a deep dive into a question on every oboist's mind - how do I become a more successful reed maker? Hosted by Margaret Marco and Courtney Miller.

The Bulletproof Musician: Ever wonder why you can practice for hours, sound great in the practice room, and still be frustratingly hit or miss on stage? Join performance psychologist and Juilliard alumnus/faculty Noa Kageyama, and explore research-based “practice hacks” for beating anxiety, practicing more effectively, and playing up to your full abilities when it matters most.

Not Your Average Musician: Become the best musician you can be. Find your voice and unlock your creativity. The hosts Issac and Dalton are contrasting musicians. One from the world of rock and the latter from a classical background. Every week they bring you lessons and interviews with expert musicians. Take your skills to the next level from industry professionals. From composing, improvising, practicing, etc... This show is your number one resource on your musical journey. (I was featured on episode #42!)

Recommended books

The New Rules of Posture by Mary Bond --- a good resource if you are experiencing any physical pain while playing

The Oboe by Geoffrey Burgess and Bruce Haynes --- a complete history textbook of the oboe

Oboemotions by Stephen Caplan --- subtitled: 'What Every Oboe Player Needs to Know about the Body'

The Audition Process by Dunkel & Dunkel --- subtitled: 'Anxiety Management and Coping Strategies'

Oboe Reed Styles by David A. Ledet --- an anthology of international styles, includes backlit pictures

Essays for Oboists by Jay Light --- subtitled: 'More "Straight Talk" about achieving success'

The Oboe Reed Book by Jay Light --- subtitled: 'A Straight-talking Guide to Making/Understanding'

Sound in Motion by David McGill --- an in-depth study of musical phrasing using the Tabuteau method

The Oboe Revealed by Carl J. Sawicki --- the nuts and bolts of maintaining an oboe

Oboe: Art and Method by Martin Schuring --- a must-read for all student oboists

The Art of Oboe Playing by Sprenkle and Ledet --- covers basics of good technique and reedmaking

Marcel Tabuteau by Laila Storch --- a biographical history of one of the great oboists of all time