Clara Blood | Oboe

Praise specific actions: Instead of simply giving qualitative feedback like “Good!” tell the student WHAT they did that resulted in a...

Take a look at this list of books to read over the summer. They all discuss the importance of mindset and how to achieve your goals.

What should you be practicing over the summer? Try this minor scale technique challenge!

This post discusses using AI to produce images of musical instruments.

I get it, practicing everyday can be a slog. Reedmaking everyday can be a grind. Sometimes you feel motivated, other times you have to...

KEEP YOUR SET UP SIMPLE For the purposes of recording your practicing, a phone, tablet, or computer is fine. Don't fret over having a...

By Dr. Clara Blood I’ll be honest, recording myself playing the oboe has never been a pleasant experience. Listening back to your own...

I start every practice session with these reed alone exercises. Be precise and mindful as you do these exercises- you are mentally...

What is your response when someone pays you a compliment? Do you deflect or downplay it? The reaction is an automatic result of social...

As musicians, we are some of the most resilient people on the planet. We are constantly taking professional risks and subjecting...

As we find ourselves almost two months into this period of self- isolation, you might find yourself in a bit of a practice funk and in...

Have you ever sat down to practice and then an hour later feel like you've accomplished nothing? The tips in this week's post will...

This week's post is a continuation of last week's mindful reedmaking tips. Robert Atherholt, my undergraduate teacher at Rice University...

Just as this time of social isolation presents the perfect opportunity to refine your practice routine, it also provides the opportunity...

FUNDAMENTALS Since we are in an indefinite period of social isolation, this is a golden opportunity to hone your skills, sharpen your...