- Flutist Jolene Madewell improves her articulation with understanding of how the tongue moves.
- Patty Mitchell discusses the oboe and getting into college.
- David Pierce gives brief summaries of some books on bassoon reedmaking [update: link dead].
- Saxophonist James Barger explains a method of vibrato development using a mobile app.
- Clarinetist Jenny Maclay is organizing a Kroepsch studies boot camp for June.
- Nicole Riner gives piccolo advice.
Tenth anniversary
Today makes ten years since I started the blog. At the five-year mark I did a little retrospective, and I don’t think there’s much need to do it again. Basically the things I was excited about and proud of then are the things I’m excited about and proud of now. Other than publishing my book, … Read more
Saxophone low notes
The saxophone’s lowest notes can be notoriously unresponsive. For the best chance at successful low notes, here’s what you will need.
At the 10-year mark: ask me anything
Send me your questions to help celebrate your favorite woodwind blog’s 10-year anniversary.
Favorite blog posts, April 2018
Hand-picked high-quality woodwind-related blog posts from around the web, April 2018 edition.