Attention Oboe Reed Makers!

Dear Oboe Reed Maker,

Do you ever feel like you are stuck in an oboe reed maze with absolutely no way out?

I am sure the scenario is all too familiar:

There you sit, hunched over your reed desk trying to figure out what's going wrong. The pile of reed clippings and shavings is almost ankle height and you are no closer to finding the cause of the problem.

Your reeds look OK, but trying to play them is like trying to get a sound out of a popsicle stick. You've tried every possible reed tip you can think of - gone back over everything you're doing to make sure you are not missing anything basic. But it's not helping!

In fact, it seems that the harder you try and the more you work, the worse your reeds get!



What's weird is that your reed making session started out like any other. The sound of the radio playing in the background, a cold drink on the corner of your desk, and all of your tools and equipment in their proper places waiting their turn.

And that's the point at which things started to go south.

Something just isn't right, but you can't put your finger on it. You've killed the last 5 reeds and have more bottled up frustration than any one person should tolerate.



Put your reed knife down and take a long deep breath. Now take another one... and another...



I can't tell you the number of times that I've been in your shoes, just sitting there wondering how to escape from the oboe reed blues.

In the end, I realized the solution to my problem wasn't for me to discover. I was just too close to my reed - As hard as I tried, I couldn't see the forest for the trees.

It was much easier and quicker (and necessary) to have someone help discover it for me.

In fact, as my oboe career developed and I became a bit wiser, I realized that sometimes the quickest path to my goal (one of which was having GREAT reeds) wasn't to go it alone at all. I needed help to get where I wanted to go. Luckily, I had it all around me.

I would always feel such a sense of relief when someone pointed out that one thing that was holding me back - that one little tip that made all of the difference.

When I finally came upon that "Ahaaa!" moment, I was back on track and started churning out good reeds like nobody's business.

Often times the problem was so simple that I kicked myself for not seeing it. Other times, I really learned something about my reeds after looking at them through someone else's eyes.

Sometimes, it's just a matter of perspective.



So I feel your pain. And I want to help you. Because there is no better feeling than to finally come upon the exit of the oboe reed maze and crawl back out into the real world.

So what's my solution to help you move forward on the track to better oboe reeds?

I call it the "Nothin' But The Truth Oboe Reed Critique^TM." And it is guaranteed to help you:

• Stop wasting time and money on reed experiments set to fail from the beginning.
• Learn how to make better reeds in less time, with less effort.
• Stop repeating your own reed mistakes over and over and avoid other mistakes altogether by learning from the reed mistakes of those who have already made them.
• Learn why your reeds are holding you back and exactly what to do about it.
• End your frustration when you "hit the wall" and have run out of new things to try.

Now I know what I would be saying right now if I was in your shoes.

"How can I help you when I don't even know you?" "How can I promise to have any information that will make your reeds better when I've never heard you play, don't know what type of oboe you are playing or even what the sound you make is like?"

That's exactly why you should listen to my advice. That is the exact reason that you will benefit from what I have to offer.



When I look at your oboe reed, I have no preconceived notions about anything... not about you, how you play or what you sound like.

All I know is whether the reed is good or not and what can be done to make it better. I take the reed for what it is and nothing more...

And because of that, you'll get nothing but the straight scoop on how to make your oboe reeds better, virtually overnight.

So here is exactly what you get with the Nothin' But The Truth Oboe Reed Critique^TM:

• A complete expert review of your very own oboe reeds to identify all of the areas of success and highlight the areas for maximum improvement.
• A 1-2 page "Nothing But the FACTS" report packed with concrete action steps to show you how to make your reeds sound better, to help you play more easily and end your reed rut frustration (click on the picture to the right to see a sample).
• A coupon for a FREE 15 minute consultation with the Reed Guru (yours truly) to discuss your oboe reeds.

And I'll do it all and send it out within 5 days of receiving your 2 oboe reeds and Oboe Reed Profile Sheet.

Your total investment for your personalized Nothin' But The Truth Oboe Reed Critique^TM is normally $149.00, but as a special introductory offer for the first 99 people who order, it will be only $79.00 plus shipping and handling.

As an added bonus, if you order now, you will get a FREE copy of our special report "10 Common Reed Making Problems and How to Fix Them."

It's a quick rundown of the 10 most annoying and aggravating oboe reed problems and the solutions I use myself to solve them.



I rarely give private reed lessons anymore, mainly because I just got too frustrated with students who would keep repeating the exact same reed mistakes week after week. No matter what I said, they just didn't take the initiative to latch on to my advice and really make a change in their ACTIONS. They heard me, but they did not take the time to understand and then turn their understanding into ACTION. It was just easier to come each week and hear it from me all again.

So if you really aren't dedicated to making your oboe reeds better, then stop reading right now and move on to something else. I don't want to waste your time - I am not the best person to help you.

But if you are one of those few who can take a grain of wisdom, apply it to your situation and improve, then listen up. I am talking to you.

The fact is, you can't step outside of your skin and watch what you are doing with your oboe reeds from a different perspective. None of us can. And that's what can make oboe reed making sooo darn frustrating.

The definition of insanity is doing the same things over and over again while expecting different results. I'll be the first to admit that my oboe reeds have caused several bouts of "insanity" over the years.

I'd like to help spare you that pain.

Get Out of Your Reed Rut, NOW.

So get started today. If you are ready to take your oboe reed making to a new level, don't wait another minute. Order your Nothin' But The Truth Oboe Reed Critique^TM now.

Happy playing,




P.S. Because my time is limited, I can only let the waiting list get so long before I temporarily stop offering this kit. If you are truly dedicated to making your reeds better, order today.