Handcrafted Reeds

How much do reeds cost?

I charge $20 per oboe reed and $30 per English horn reed. I currently only sell reeds locally. Please reach out if you are interested.

Why buy handcrafted reeds?

This is a common question for new students and their parents. When buying from a store, you are receiving a mass-produced, manufactured product. This doesn’t work well! Every piece of cane is different, and it takes a professional to sort through the good, the bad, and the hopeless.

When purchasing from a professional oboist, you are purchasing something that has been custom made for you from the very beginning. While selling reeds to my students, I try to pick out a few I think they’ll like, but I will adjust them for your specific needs if you aren’t completely happy.

I make all of my reeds focusing on three major qualities: predictable response, pitch (A=440), and warmth of tone,