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Erin Brophey
Dec 1, 20243 min read
Enhancing Your Breathing for Better Oboe Playing
Hello, hello, and welcome to Five Tips to Improve the Quality of Your Breath for Playing the Oboe . You might think you don’t need to...
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Erin Brophey
Nov 27, 20243 min read
Bringing Joy to Your Oboe Playing
Hello, hello, and welcome! Thank you for joining me today for Four Tips to Invite Joy into Your Oboe Playing . You might think that the...
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Erin Brophey
Nov 22, 20243 min read
Performing Well in Your Ensemble
Hello, and welcome to “Three Tips for Performing Well in Your Ensemble”! Many musicians believe that a certain level of pain,...
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Erin Brophey
Nov 9, 20243 min read
Enhancing Dynamics on the Oboe
Hello, and welcome to “Three Tips to Improve Your Dynamics on the Oboe.” You might be thinking, “I just need a great reed to enhance my...
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Erin Brophey
Nov 8, 20242 min read
Keeping Your Oboe in Top Shape
Hello, hello, hello, and welcome! Today, I’m thrilled to share three essential tips for keeping your oboe in peak condition. If you’ve...
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Erin Brophey
Oct 23, 20242 min read
Improving Oboe Reeds Without a Reed Knife
Hello and welcome! Today, we’re diving into three valuable tips for enhancing your oboe reeds without ever picking up your reed knife....
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Erin Brophey
Oct 16, 20242 min read
Playing the Oboe in Cold Climates
Hello and welcome to our blog on playing the oboe in a cold climate! If you’ve ever found yourself battling the chill while trying to...
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Erin Brophey
Oct 2, 20243 min read
How to Play the Oboe Without Hand Pain
Hello and welcome to our blog on playing the oboe without hand pain! Many oboists believe that some discomfort is just part of the...
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Erin Brophey
Sep 18, 20243 min read
Playing Bubble-Free on the Oboe
Hello and welcome to our latest blog post on keeping your oboe bubble-free! If you've ever felt frustrated by water in your instrument,...
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Erin Brophey
Sep 4, 20243 min read
How to Choose the Right Oboe for You
Hello! I’m Erin Brophey, the Principal Oboe Player of the Saskatoon Symphony Orchestra and a Sessional Lecturer at the University of...
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Erin Brophey
Aug 29, 20243 min read
How Many Oboe Reeds Do You Need?
Hello, and welcome! My name is Erin Brophey, and I’m the Principal Oboe Player of the Saskatoon Symphony as well as a Sessional Lecturer...
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Erin Brophey
Aug 16, 20243 min read
Managing Oboe Reeds
Hello, fellow oboists! If you’ve ever wondered how to get the most out of your oboe reeds, you’re in the right place. Welcome to “Three...
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Erin Brophey
Aug 16, 20243 min read
Improving Oboe Intonation
Hello, fellow oboists! I'm excited to share with you some valuable tips that can help you improve your intonation. My name is Erin...
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Erin Brophey
Aug 16, 20242 min read
Efficient Practice Techniques for Oboe Players
Hello, oboe enthusiasts! I'm thrilled to share some insights with you today on how to make your practice sessions more efficient and...
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Erin Brophey
Aug 16, 20243 min read
Help Your Oboist Play in Tune
Welcome! My name is Erin Brophey, and I am the Principal Oboe of the Saskatoon Symphony and a sessional lecturer at the University of...
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Erin Brophey
Aug 16, 20242 min read
Preparing an Oboe Concerto with Orchestra
Hello! I’m Erin Brophey, Principal Oboe of the Saskatoon Symphony and a sessional lecturer at the University of Saskatchewan. I also...
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Erin Brophey
Aug 16, 20242 min read
Common Mistakes Oboists Should Avoid
Hello, everyone! I’m Erin Brophey, Principal Oboe of the Saskatoon Symphony and a sessional lecturer at the University of Saskatchewan. I...
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Erin Brophey
Aug 16, 20243 min read
Key Tips for Band Directors Working with Oboists
Hello! I’m Erin Brophey, Principal Oboe of the Saskatoon Symphony Orchestra and a sessional lecturer at the University of Saskatchewan....
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Erin Brophey
Aug 16, 20243 min read
Advice for Parents of Oboe Players
Hello, everyone! I’m Erin Brophey, principal oboe player with the Saskatoon Symphony and a sessional lecturer at the University of...
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Erin Brophey
Aug 16, 20244 min read
Overcoming Oboe Reed Anxiety
Hello, fellow oboists! My name is Erin Brophey, and I'm the principal oboe player of the Saskatoon Symphony, a sessional lecturer at the...
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