Canceled Gigs and Cracked Oboes

The conversation covers a range of topics including reflections on the new year, reed making and maintenance, band arrangements and preferences, upcoming gigs and cancellations, freelance challenges, and instrument mishaps and care. The conversation covers the mishap with an oboe, the search for a new oboe, challenges faced in performance venues, practice techniques, teaching and learning music, and the experience with body percussion. It also highlights the challenges in music education and the importance of understanding music theory.TakeawaysFreelance challengesInstrument careGig cancellations Practice techniques for musiciansChallenges faced by musicians in performance venues