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The Oboe Reed Report: Astor Piazzolla

Maryn — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 20:13:11 +0000

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The Reed Report

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Monday January 23

I have to say, it’s great to work with such a talented group of reedmakers as we have here at MKL Reeds.

The good news is that reeds are FLYING out of our shop and we’re going to be completely caught up with reed orders in a week or so. From this point on, orders will get out quickly… so if you need reeds, now’s the time to order!

Featured Oboe Article: I want a rich sound, but my reed is too heavy. What can I do?

One of the most common mistakes made by young oboists (and maybe old oboists too) is playing on oboe reeds that are just too heavy for that particular player.

I’ve been there, and I have certainly done that. And I saw many of my colleagues struggle with the same issue, especially when we were in school. It’s really easy to do when all you listen to is other oboists, day in and day out.

Somehow, you get in this mindset that the way to get that rich, luscious sound you covet is to play on oboe reeds that are too heavy for you! I don’t know the exact psychology behind that but it is something about thinking you need to go in the opposite direction of a really light-sounding oboe reed.

By steering clear of a light-sounding reed, you also give up light FEELING reeds and you end up with a 2 X 4, as my teacher would say. The worst part is that you think you sound great on it, because it is so “dark,” but the reality is that you most likely sound like you are working REALLY hard. Plus, no one can hear what you are trying to do musically.

If this sounds like you, read on!

You’ll never get that rich oboe sound that “so and so has” unless you are truly comfortable and at ease on your oboe reed. It’s just the way it works.

In fact, the reed might even feel “light” to you, but because you are so suited to it, you will have a range of colors not available to you before. Other oboists will be coveting YOUR amazing tone.

I still remember one amazing oboe reed I had a while back. I even remember that it was neon yellow and blue, and just amazing.

Without a thought, I was able to play the first movement of Bach’s solo flute partita, which, if you know it well, is just an entire page of non-stop articulated sixteenth notes.

I played it for a bunch of people and I was very surprised at their reaction. It’s a really hard piece in a lot of ways, and it was by no means perfect. But the reaction I got from other oboists (!!) was that it was seamlessly articulated, with a beautiful full tone in every register.

I was really stunned because I remember thinking my reed felt a little light… it HAD to be for me to be able to articulate every note.

So, the music REQUIRED me to have a reed I could really play, and the effect was more than I even intended or was aware of. That experience taught me this lesson:

Have an oboe reed you can play easily and confidently and your music-making (and the perception of your music-making) will go beyond what you even think is possible.

So what do you do if your reeds are too heavy?

Well, first identify the problem. Sure, if you are playing Mahler in an orchestra it isn’t going to be as obvious. But if you are prepping solo stuff, make sure your reed can indeed play easily in every register.

Don’t worry about how it sounds. If it isn’t easy enough for you to play without popping a blood vessel, you need to lighten it.

Making a reed lighter is not bad.

It’s largely just a stereotype. Anyway, start by thinning the tip, then maybe just go over the entire reed (without pressing!) and just get rid of some bulk. This will give you a good place to start.

Once you get used to playing on reeds you can actually play, you won’t settle for anything less.

Featured Oboe Video: Oblivion by Astor Piazzolla

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You can read about the guide here, but don’t order it on this page (unless you want to pay full price). We offer this on our site for $14, but you’ll get in free with your 2 oboe reed order.

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Happy Playing,

Maryn Leister
MKL Reeds

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The Oboe Reed Report: Scraping on Store Bought Reeds

Maryn — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 00:05:27 +0000

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The Reed Report

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Thursday January 12

Happy New Year from MKL Reeds!

We’ve added a LOT more reedmaking power to our reed shop this year, so we’ll be getting orders out much more quickly from here on out. May the oboe reed gods smile on us all

Featured Oboe Article: Should I practice my scraping on store bought reeds?

I am of the opinion that all oboists should own basic reedmaking tools and be proficient in using them. This is like having your own medicine chest of herbs for treating your family when they are sick.

There is no need to run to the doctor for a cold, and there is no need to have to run to someone else to fix a sharp oboe reed, or whatever. I would really recommend learning the basics of making oboe reeds – from the shaping all the way through the scraping. That way, you will understand what goes in to making an oboe reed from beginning to end.

There IS a basic foundation you need to establish before you can grab a knife and make any kind of positive difference in a reed.

So, to answer your question directly: I am all for practicing on store-bought reeds, just be sure that you have learned the basics before you do.

Specifically, you should know what the parts of the reed are, and what affects what, etc. Also, store-bought reeds can be rather unpredictable and drastically different from one another, so you might find it hard to scrape and be able to accurately predict what you are going to get.

If the reeds are all so different that you can’t really learn from what you are doing, then scraping on store-bought oboe reeds might not be the best use of your time. You will probably get a better handle on beginning scraping by learning to make your own oboe reeds. (We offer a beginning course that you can do at your own pace).

Once you do really have a handle on the basics, go for scraping whatever reeds you can get your hands on. Like I said, just know that with the store-bought ones you might not get the typical results that you would expect with a handmade oboe reed.

The reason is most store-bought reeds are either all or partially machine made, which means sacrifices have been made to make them playable for anyone that buys them.

Learning to make oboe reeds is a very worthwhile adventure, and it will pay off big time for both your playing and your confidence… So learn it well from the beginning and it will be time well spent.

Featured Oboe Video: Vivaldi Oboe Concerto in C major, RV 450

If the video does not display properly, click here to view it online.

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You can place your order here.

Happy Playing,

Maryn Leister
MKL Reeds

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The Oboe Reed Report Issue 103

Maryn — Thu, 06 Oct 2011 18:48:09 +0000

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The Reed Report

freedom and peace of mind… all from your oboe reeds

issue 103

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A Note from Maryn

Dear {!firstname_fix},

It’s been quite a while since we sent out a Reed Report, but the reed shop is back in action and we’ve pretty much climbed out of our backlog of orders. There are still a few orders left to fill, but the good news is that…

We’ve added ANOTHER new reedmaker to help us keep up and get you your reeds faster!

All I can say is, “Thank goodness!”

Also, we realized that our trusty shopping cart was NOT allowing some international orders to go through. We finally fixed the problem and now you should have no problem ordering reeds if you are outside of the US.

I hope you all had a great summer and are settled into your Fall routine. The weather FINALLY broke here in Sedona and today we had a beautiful cool day with RAIN.

Believe me, it’s long overdue!

OK, let’s jump in…

What’s New

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Now through Sunday night, get FREE Standard Shipping (USPS First Class and USPS First Class International) on ALL orders!

Here’s the coupon code to use:

specials reserved for Reed Report Subscribers Only. Subscribe NOW so you don’t miss out again.

Make sure you enter your coupon code BEFORE you click to go to the Checkout.

You can place your order here.

Featured Oboe Video

Bach’s Concerto per oboe e organo BWV 1069 (First Movement)

If you can’t see the video in this email, please view it directly on Youtube.

Today’s Music Quote

John Adams

"Music goes beyond words in its power to express human emotion. It is both the form and the content of human experience, being both exquisitely precise and richly ambiguous. For children, it constitutes the ultimate education and preparation for life.
"

The Oboe Tip

Simple Tips To Make Your Life Easier

AT ALL TIMES you should have at least 3 reeds in your reed case that you could play on and be okay with.

Dont delude yourself by keeping dead reeds hanging around for the false sense of security it provides. Cleaning out your reed case is vital to staying up to date on what reeds you have and, more often, what you dont have but thought you did.

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The Oboe Reed Report Issue 102

Maryn — Wed, 01 Jun 2011 16:54:11 +0000

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The Reed Report

freedom and peace of mind… all from your oboe reeds

issue 102

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A Note from Maryn

Dear Oboe Player,

We’re really excited about today’s Oboe Talk Interview with Erin Hannigan, Principal Oboe of the Dallas Symphony.

I’ve known Erin for a long time and she’s a really great player. We’re so grateful that she agreed to do this interview!

You can read the whole interview here.

If you know of an oboist who we should interview, please contact us.

They can be famous, not famous or somewhere in between. The purpose of these interviews is to shine a spotlight on oboists who are doing great things and to use those stories to help encourage and motivate the next generation of oboe players.

Just a reminder about the MKL Reeds Oboe Stuff Marketplace… That’s where you can post oboe related stuff for sale. The listings are free so PLEASE spread the word. If you have an oboe to sell, you can post it there. If you’re selling oboe tools, they belong there as well. It’s kind of like classifieds for the oboe world.

To get started, click this link and just click the “Place Ad” button.

Please use it if you have something to sell and don’t hesitate to contact us with any questions.

What’s New

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Now through Sunday night, get FREE Standard Shipping (USPS First Class and USPS First Class International) on ALL orders!

Here’s the coupon code to use:

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You can place your order here.

Featured Oboe Video

The YouTube(TM) Symphony Orchestra 2011

If you can’t see the video in this email, please view it directly on Youtube.

You can hear a special feature of one of the oboe players at minute 44:47.

Today’s Music Quote

Leopold Stokowski

"A painter paints pictures on canvas. But musicians paint their pictures on silence.
"

The Oboe Tip

Simple Tips To Make Your Life Easier

If your reed is sharp, you can try pulling it out of the oboe a few millimeters to help get it down to pitch in a pinch. Another trick is to soak it for longer and pinch the tip open slightly.

Overall, make sure you’re not playing with too much reed in your mouth, a nasty habit we all easily fall into.

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The Oboe Reed Report Issue 101

Maryn — Thu, 19 May 2011 15:09:19 +0000

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The Reed Report

freedom and peace of mind… all from your oboe reeds

issue 101

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A Note from Maryn

Dear {!firstname_fix},

This marks the one hundred and FIRST issue of the Reed Report! Thank you all for being readers along the way. From the early days way back in NYC, to Scottsdale AZ, then to Chicago and finally Arizona (again)… thank you for placing your trust in us and giving us a moment of your attention for fun oboe talk!

We have some really neat things lined up for you today, so let’s get started!

First, take a look at our Oboe Talk interview with Patty Mitchell, principal oboist in in Opera San Jose, second oboe of Symphony Silicon Valley, and the owner of the oboe blog oboeinsight.

Here’s the link to the interview.

If you know of an oboist who we should interview, please contact us.

Next… we just got done setting up a new marketplace where people can post oboe related stuff for sale. The listings are free so PLEASE spread the word. If you have an oboe to sell, you can post it there. If you’re selling oboe tools, they belong there as well. It’s kind of like classifieds for the oboe world.

To get started, click this link and just click the “Place Ad” button.

Please use it if you have something to sell and don’t hesitate to contact us with any questions.

What’s New

Reeds Reeds Reeds!

Now through Sunday, order two oboe reeds and get free copy of “The Top 10 Most Frustrating Oboe Reed Problems… And How to Fix Them!”

In the 15 page report, you’ll learn things like:

The six things that cause almost every frustrating oboe reed problem.
The first and most important thing your oboe reed has to do, and how to fix it when it doesn’t cooperate.
A quick tip for extending the life (temporarily) of a dying reed.
When to consider using a narrower shaper tip.
What to do when your reed is sharp AND flat!
How to “fix” a reed that sounds great but is just too tiring to play.
What to do when your reed just won’t respond.

The report is $17.00 on our site, but you get if FREE when you order using the link below:

To place your order for 2 oboe reeds and get the free bonus PDF download, use the link below:

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Featured Oboe Video

Oboe concerto by C. P. E. Bach / Stefan Schilli, oboe

If you can’t see the video in this email, please view it directly on Youtube.

Today’s Music Quote

Charlie Parker

"Music is your own experience, your own thoughts, your wisdom. If you don’t live it, it won’t come out of your horn. They teach you there’s a boundary line to music. But, man, there’s no boundary line to art."

The Oboe Tip

Simple Tips To Make Your Life Easier

Don’t get emotionally attached to your reeds.

Respect and enjoy your reeds for the performances and good times you have playing them. But know that reeds die and life goes on. The less attached you get to each reed, the easier it will be adapting to new ones. The more easily you adapt to new reeds, the better player you will become.

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The Oboe Reed Report Issue 100

Maryn — Tue, 17 May 2011 02:05:44 +0000

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The Reed Report

freedom and peace of mind… all from your oboe reeds

Please add info@mklreeds.com to your whitelist or address book in your e-mail program, so that you have no trouble receiving future issues!

A Note from Maryn

Dear Oboe Player

We are so excited about all of the things that we’ve got cookin’ at MKL Reeds!

We completely overhauled the website (yay) and we also added live chat to help you with any questions you might have when you’re browsing around.

Don’t be afraid to press the chat button. My husband monitors that (he’s only an oboist by marriage, but we’ll forgive him) and he knows what he’s talking about. So if you have questions about reeds or other products, don’t hesitate to ASK!

Next, we setup a new shopping cart to (hopefully) make everyone’s lives a bit easier. When you place an order, you’ll notice that you’re asked to create a customer profile. This will help us keep track of previous orders more easily and will hopefully make the shopping experience nicer for you.

If you have any questions or problems, just let us know.

MKL Reeds has been around for quite a while, but only recently did we really decide to focus on making MKL Reeds the best oboe reed business on the PLANET.

Obviously, that’s a tall order, but the simple way to do that is to create as many happy oboe reed customers as possible.

So please, if you have a suggestion about how we can improve things around here, we’re LISTENING! You can either send us an email, call us, or use our live chat.

The biggest thing we’re working on is ramping up our reed production so we can speed up getting you great reeds. We’ll let you know how we’re doing, but we want you to know the goal. It’s something like reeds in one week or less. Stay tuned…

One last thing…

On the first order you place with the new shopping cart, you’ll get an email that will explain how to get on our VIP customer list. You want to be on that list, so look out for that email once you place your next order.

Don’t worry, you’ll continue to get the reed report as well.

What’s New

Reeds Reeds Reeds!

Order two oboe reeds and get free access to the Nitty Gritty Video Guide to Becoming a Better Oboe Player (a $14 value!).

That’s the 45 minute video I created with 27 tips for smarter practicing, smoother auditions and better performance. You can read all about the “guide” here but DON’T order through this link or you won’t get the special.

To place your order for 2 oboe reeds and get the free bonus video, use the link below:

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Featured Oboe Video

François Couperin: Sixième Concert, Gonzalo X. Ruiz, baroque oboe

If you can’t see the video in this email, please view it directly on Youtube.

Today’s Music Quote

Henry David Thoreau

"If a man does not keep pace with his companions, perhaps it is because he hears a different drummer. Let him step to the music which he hears, however measured or far away."

The Oboe Tip

Simple Tips To Make Your Life Easier

To get the best sound out of any reed, most players should put less reed in their mouth, get their chin up and bell down, and blow more air. Try it and see!

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The Oboe Reed Report Issue 99

Maryn — Tue, 10 May 2011 21:23:21 +0000

The Reed Report from MKL Reeds
Issue 99
Copyright 2011 MKL Reeds

In this Issue:

-A Note from Maryn
-What’s New?
-Featured Oboe Video
-Oboe Thought of the Week
-The Oboe Tip

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A Note from Maryn
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Wednesday 10:14 AM Sedona, AZ

Before we get to the oboe stuff, I want to take a minute and show you a picture of a new addition to our family that’s coming in a few weeks.

He’s a miniature Australian Shepherd. His name is Basil.

Take a look:

I have a soft spot for cute and fuzzy little beings

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What’s New?
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Free shipping on oboe reeds when you place your order before Friday April 8 at midnight.

Make sure you use coupon code [REMOVED: Specials reserved for Reed Report Newsletter Subscribers ONLY. Subscribe Free Here.] when you place your order.

Place your order here:

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Featured Oboe Video
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Today’s video has nothing to do with the oboe But it is amazing. And it shows you just how much technology has opened up the possibilities for musicians to be creative and connect people in new and profound ways.

It’s a video featuring the “virtual” choir of Eric Whitacre. Eric is a very well known classical composer.

He had musicians submit individual vocal tracks of one of his compositions via Youtube, which he then edited together into one performance.

Watch this:

For the complete story, view Eric’s presentation at TED:

http://bit.ly/hXy1PS

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Oboe Thought of the Week
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“To stop the flow of music would be like the stopping of time itself, incredible and inconceivable.”

-Aaron Copland

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The Oboe Tip
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Today’s tip comes from a reader submission:

“The ends of the piece of cane that get tied onto the tube: Do NOT ‘profile’ them, ie, thin them down so that you have a pretty tie. My teacher showed me this, and seriously, I have had far fewer problems with leaks and incorrect slippage.”

If you have a tip you’d like to share with the oboe community, please send it in.

We’ll post it on “The World’s Longest List of Oboe
Reed Tips” which you can see here:

http://www.mklreeds.com/oboe-reed-tips

Thanks for reading. Until next time…

Happy playing,

Maryn Leister

The Oboe Reed Report Issue 97

Maryn — Fri, 11 Mar 2011 21:26:37 +0000

The Reed Report from MKL Reeds
Issue 97
Copyright 2011 MKL
Reeds

In this Issue:

-A Note from Maryn
-What’s New?
-Featured Oboe Video
-Oboe Thought of the Week
-The Oboe Tip

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A Note from Maryn
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Friday 8:20 AM Sedona, AZ

What a week! 5 kids sick all at once. Wow. My patience
muscles got quite a workout, but I’m happy to report, we all
made it.

We’re dealing with a bunch of reed orders right now and are
doing our best to keep up. So if you’re waiting on reeds,
we’re working on it!

Got a neat special for you today so let’s go!

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What’s New?
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Get a 54 minute reed “lesson” for only $12!!

Be one of the first 60 oboists to order, and get access to
“7 Ways to Get More Music Out of Your Oboe Reeds (Online
Video Presentation)” for only $12!

That’s $9 OFF regular price…

It’s basically a reed lesson for $12!!

Originally recorded live, this is access to an online video
of the presentation I created to help you get more music and
life out of your oboe reeds. Here are just a few of the
things I discuss:

-How to improve the way your reed plays without even
TOUCHING your reed!
-The biggest thing that can make or break your reed. It’s
really one of the biggest secrets to oboe playing. (If you
get this right, it makes everything so much easier…)
-Why you should treat your oboe reed like a person. (And
it’s NOT just to be nice.)
-The whole event is about 54 minutes long!!
-The first half is more presentation style, and the second
half is a bunch of questions and answers. Basically, it’s a
mini reed class that you can watch online. You also get
access to a downloadable outline of all of the important
points covered during the event.

Use this coupon code at checkout to get your discount:

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Remember, there are only 60 of these coupons available…
after they’re used, the price goes back to $21.

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Featured Oboe Video
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Here’s a beautiful performance of a beautiful Schumann
piece. Take a listen!

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Oboe Thought of the Week
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“Music is by far the most wonderful method we have to remind
us each day of the power of personal accomplishment.”

-Chris S. Salazar

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The Oboe Tip
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We’ve started a new project for the whole oboe community to
benefit from. It’s called, “The World’s Longest List of Oboe
Reed Tips.”

You can see the list here:

http://www.mklreeds.com/oboe-reed-tips

We’ve already gotten some great submissions from the oboe
community and would love you to submit a reed tip if you
have one.

Just imagine a young oboist in a reed “funk” coming upon
this list and using it to help brighten her spirits.

Oh, and be sure NOT to miss the great tip submitted by a
long time oboist about a super CHEAP REPLACEMENT for reed
thread…. Impossible? We thought so… but we were wrong
Thanks D.S. for the tip!

Thanks for reading. Until next time…

Happy playing,

Maryn Leister

The Oboe Reed Report Issue 91

Maryn — Tue, 25 Jan 2011 21:13:26 +0000

In this Issue:

-A Note from Maryn
-What’s New?
-Featured Oboe Video
-Oboe Thought of the Week
-The Oboe Tip
-Facebook(R) Fun

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A Note from Maryn
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Sunday 8:54 AM
Sedona, AZ

I have a picture to share with you this morning…

This was the view outside our office recently.

http://www.mklreeds.com/images/mkloffice.jpg

It’s easy to take all we have in life for granted and to not
fully appreciate it until it’s gone… but pictures like
this help remind us just how beautiful life really is…
right now.

Enjoy the moment.

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What’s New?
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20% Off All Orders Through Saturday!!

Use coupon code when you check out:

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ONLY. Subscribe Free Here.]

You can place your order here:

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Note: Specials are for Reed Report Subscribers only (that’s
you)… so let’s keep this a secret shall we? Also, specials
are for new orders only

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Featured Oboe Video
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This week’s video is another great one from Quartetto
Gelato.

This is an amazing performance of Danny Boy and it includes
some beautiful oboe playing by Cynthia Steljes, who passed
away in 2006.

You can read a tribute to Cynthia here:

http://quartettogelato.ca/memory.php

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Oboe Thought of the Week
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“When it becomes clear that no one else shares your level
of passion, you are where you belong.”

-Placido Domingo

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The Oboe Tip
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Here’s a great tip from the Reed Report archives:

Play a reed that SUPPORTS your sound. Sounding great on the
oboe is about creating a happy marriage between you and your
reed.

Both of you have to have qualities that support one another.
If you dominate the reed or it dominates you, the going will
be rough.

You might think that playing an easy reed is great, but it
can actually make your life harder if it doesn‚Äôt support
your sound correctly.

Of course, playing a reed that is too difficult will make
you feel like your head is going to explode.

How will you know when you‚Äôve found the right one?

Your sound will be stable, and you will feel the resistance
of the reed without it being too hard to play.

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Facebook(R) Fun
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Here’s this week’s question:

To whom did composer Samuel Adler dedicate his CANTO XX for
Oboe?

Post your answer on our Facebook(R) Page here:

http://www.facebook.com/mkloboereeds

Thanks for reading. Until next time…

Happy playing,

Maryn Leister

The Oboe Reed Report Issue 90

Maryn — Wed, 05 Jan 2011 21:02:48 +0000

In this Issue:

-A Note from Maryn
-What’s New?
-Featured Oboe Video
-Oboe Thought of the Week
-The Oboe Tip
-Facebook(R) Fun

(Please add info@mklreeds.com to your whitelist or address
book in your e-mail program, so that you have no trouble
receiving future issues!)

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A Note from Maryn
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Sunday 10:50 AM
Sedona, AZ

It’s FREEZING in Sedona! Wow, we got some snow this week and
it’s still extremely cold. Brrr….

I WAS growing some lettuce outside in our garden (don’t ask
why I’m growing stuff in the winter time , but I’m afraid
I’ll have to hope it sprouts again in the spring. I
sincerely doubt lettuce was meant for temperatures in the
teens. Ouch.

Anyway, hope you all are keeping your oboes warm

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What’s New?
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We don’t usually give away “free reeds” for any reason. But
in this issue of the reed report, that’s exactly what is
going to happen.

This offer is good through midnight on Saturday January 8
2011.

When you order a copy of our reedmaking course, “How to Make
Your Very Own Oboe Reed in 9 Days or Less” we’ll include a
free oboe reed!

All you have to do are two simple things…

[REMOVED: Specials reserved for Reed Report Newsletter Subscribers ONLY. Subscribe Free Here.]

That’s a value of $35!!

You’ll get started on your own reedmaking journey and get a
great reed to go with it!

Please note, you’ll be able to download the course right
away, but the free reed is subject to our normal delivery
times of 2-4 weeks.

Here’s the link:

http://www.mklreeds.com/make-an-oboe-reed-in-9-days

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Featured Oboe Video
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Some of the most fun I’ve ever had on the oboe is thanks to
one Jan Dismas Zelenka.

If you aren’t familiar with this composer, I think you’ll
LOVE it…

Take a listen to one of his sonatas below:

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Oboe Thought of the Week
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“After silence, that which comes nearest to expressing the
inexpressible is music.”

-Aldous Huxley

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The Oboe Tip
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Here’s something you should NEVER forget:

You’re only as good as your second best reed.

(Source unknown)

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Facebook(R) Fun
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Here’s this week’s question:

What’s the ONE piece, that’s not written for oboe, that you
WISH you could play on the oboe?

Showcase your answer on our Facebook(R) Page here:

http://www.facebook.com/mkloboereeds

Thanks for reading. Until next time…

Happy playing,

Maryn Leister