In episode 8, Jamie Roberts, assistant principal oboist of the National Symphony Orchestra, expounds on the importance of warming up and other great advice she received from her mentors. Music excerpts: Três Peças Atlânticas: Chorinho baiano by Eurico Carrapatoso, performed by Courtney Miller; Mexican Dance from Copland’s Billy the Kid performed by the NSO and Cinquième Suitte, I. Le Prudent by Jean-François Boüin, performed by Margaret Marco. Reed Talk is produced by Jason Slote.

In this episode, Eric Ohlsson discusses micrometer use, the importance of investing in quality equipment and creating a healthy approach to reed making. Dr. Eric Ohlsson is the Charles O. Delaney Professor of Music at Florida State University. Produced by Jason Slote. Music excerpts: Três Peças Atlânticas: Chorinho baiano by Eurico Carrapatoso, performed by Courtney Miller; Cinquième Suitte, I. Le Prudent-La Prudente by Jean-François Boüin, performed by Margaret Marco. Reed Talk is produced by Jason Slote.

In this episode, John Dee shares his philosophy of setting up a system, being thoughtful and organized, creating goals and setting your reed making standards high. Find out about the Golden Reed Case!! John Dee is the Bill A. Nugent Professor of Oboe at the University of Illinois. Music excerpts: Três Peças Atlânticas: Chorinho baiano by Eurico Carrapatoso, performed by Courtney Miller; Oboe Quartet in F Major, K. 370, John Dee, solo oboe, Cinquième Suitte, I. Le Prudent-La Prudente by Jean-François Boüin, performed by Margaret Marco. Reed Talk is produced by Jason Slote.

In this episode, Russ Deluna talks to us about his secrets to success with making English horn reeds with a few jaw-dropping moments along the way! Russ Deluna is the English horn player of the San Francisco Symphony and oboe/English horn faculty at San Francisco Conservatory of Music. Music excerpts: Três Peças Atlânticas: Chorinho baiano by Eurico Carrapatoso, performed by Courtney Miller; Scène aux champs from Berlioz's Symphonie Fantastique, San Francisco Symphony; Cinquième Suitte, I. Le Prudent-La Prudente by Jean-François Boüin, performed by Margaret Marco. Reed Talk is produced by Jason Slote.

This episode of Reed Talk features Mary Lynch, principal oboist of the Seattle Symphony and oboe faculty at the University of Washington. In her interview, Mary Lynch imparts a font of reed making knowledge and divulges her secret recipe for scraping a blank into the perfect reed. Excerpts: Três Peças Atlânticas: Chorinho baiano by Eurico Carrapatoso, performed by Courtney Miller; Oboe Concerto by Marc-André Dalbavie performed by Mary Lynch and the Seattle Symphony; Cinquième Suitte, I. Le Prudent-La Prudente by Jean-François Boüin, performed by Margaret Marco.

John Ferrillo, principal oboist of the Boston Symphony and oboe faculty at Boston University and the New England Conservatory, discusses his approach to reed making and pays tribute to his mentors John Mack and John de Lancie. Intro music, Três Peças Atlânticas: Chorinho baiano by Eurico Carrapatoso, performed by Courtney Miller. Exit music, Cinquième Suitte, I. Le Prudent-La Prudente by Jean-François Boüin, performed by Margaret Marco.

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.

Welcome to the first episode of Reed Talk! This episode features Dr. Nancy Ambrose King, professor of oboe at the University of Michigan and international soloist and recording artist. Music excerpts: Três Peças Atlânticas: Chorinho baiano by Eurico Carrapatoso, performed by Courtney Miller. Hosted by Courtney Miller and Margaret Marco. Produced by Jason Slote.