Welcome to my Resource page for music educators, parents, and oboists.  I hope you find this information helpful.  Please  contact me with any questions about this information.  Suggestions for future content are also welcome (and appreciated!).

I also greatly enjoy working with young oboists, no matter what their playing level. (I have a particular soft spot for beginners.)   If you are a music educator and would like me to visit your school to work with your students, please feel free to request a visit via the button below. 

CMU SMI & UWEC Handouts

Click the button below to request the handouts from reed making classes with Dr. Binkley.  Note:  Only those that have attended a camp or workshop with Dr. B. will receive access to these handouts.

Oboe Reed Basics

What's the difference between a hand-scraped and machine-made oboe reed? What kind of reed does my oboist need? How long do they last? Where can I find good oboe reeds?

Buying an Oboe:
A Parent's Guide

Should you buy or rent?  What kind of oboe does my oboist need?  What's the difference between a student, intermediate, and professional model instrument?