Toyin Spellman-Diaz, oboist of the Imani Winds and oboe faculty at NYU Steinhardt shares her approach to making reeds for a demanding career as a touring musician. Music credits: Prelude and Menuet from Tombeau performed by the Imani Winds on their 2006 CD & Chorinho baiano from Três Peças Atlânticas performed by Courtney Miller. Reed Talk is produced by Jason Slote.