Fun Stuff Archives - Professional Oboe Repair and Restoration https://www.onksws.com/category/fun-stuff/ Sun, 10 May 2020 18:09:14 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://www.onksws.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/cropped-Onks-Woodwind-Logo-32x32.jpg Fun Stuff Archives - Professional Oboe Repair and Restoration https://www.onksws.com/category/fun-stuff/ 32 32 Post 49: Dr. Dan Ross https://www.onksws.com/2018/01/25/dr-dan-ross/ https://www.onksws.com/2018/01/25/dr-dan-ross/#respond Thu, 25 Jan 2018 19:42:46 +0000 http://www.onksws.com/?p=1864 Recently Arkansas State University produced the video below about my former oboe professor Dr. Dan Ross.  This video reminded me of what a huge impact Dr. Ross has had on my life and has prompted me to share a few thoughts with you. Sometimes in your life you get to encounter some extremely unique and […]

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]]> https://www.onksws.com/2017/04/29/definition-of-onksd/feed/ 0 Post 45: Young Harris Clarinet Summit, April 1 2017 https://www.onksws.com/2017/04/08/young-harris-clarinet-summit-april-1-2017/ https://www.onksws.com/2017/04/08/young-harris-clarinet-summit-april-1-2017/#respond Sat, 08 Apr 2017 18:20:47 +0000 http://www.onksws.com/?p=1642 Here at Onks Woodwind Specialists, we love educating our clients about instrument maintenance just as much as serving them through instrument repair.  We feel if we can help our clients extend the life of their instruments through general knowledge of handling and maintenance, our clients will be equally happy with their instruments over time, not […]

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]]> https://www.onksws.com/2017/04/08/young-harris-clarinet-summit-april-1-2017/feed/ 0 Post 44: Overnight Success https://www.onksws.com/2017/03/05/overnight-success/ https://www.onksws.com/2017/03/05/overnight-success/#respond Sun, 05 Mar 2017 14:38:21 +0000 http://www.onksws.com/?p=1825 After visiting the Laubin oboe shop in Peekskill NY, Jason is yet again reminded that success is not gained “overnight.”  In our fast-paced world, we often forget that work which is important, work that matters, is work that is done day in and day out without fanfare.  If you are looking for greatness or public […]

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]]> https://www.onksws.com/2017/03/05/overnight-success/feed/ 0 Post 43: Contras and Basses can put you through your paces… https://www.onksws.com/2017/02/11/contras-and-basses-can-put-you-through-your-paces/ https://www.onksws.com/2017/02/11/contras-and-basses-can-put-you-through-your-paces/#respond Sat, 11 Feb 2017 15:06:56 +0000 http://www.onksws.com/?p=1578 Have you ever been frustrated trying to play your bass clarinet?  Contra bass clarinet?  These instruments can add an amazing timbre to your school’s band or orchestra if they are in playing condition.  If they are not in playing condition, they might as well be a paper weight or paperclip. Here at Onks Woodwind we […]

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]]> https://www.onksws.com/2017/02/11/contras-and-basses-can-put-you-through-your-paces/feed/ 0 Post 42: From Humble Beginnings… https://www.onksws.com/2015/09/01/from-humble-beginnings/ https://www.onksws.com/2015/09/01/from-humble-beginnings/#respond Tue, 01 Sep 2015 16:24:23 +0000 http://www.onksws.com/?p=1558 Ten years ago today, I took a huge leap into the world of self employment and Onks Woodwind was born.  As an oboist with repair skills, I always had my sights on running my own shop to specialize in oboe repair.  The first weeks and months were very slim with only a few instruments here […]

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]]> https://www.onksws.com/2015/09/01/from-humble-beginnings/feed/ 0 Post 41: Meeting Tom Hiniker https://www.onksws.com/2015/08/18/meeting-tom-hiniker/ https://www.onksws.com/2015/08/18/meeting-tom-hiniker/#respond Tue, 18 Aug 2015 15:02:55 +0000 http://www.onksws.com/?p=1540 Onks Woodwind went on the road.  Jason and Keith took an educational trip to Rochester, Minnesota where the famous Tom Hiniker lives and works.  Tom not only can repair an oboe, but is mainly known for the oboes that he builds.  Yes, Tom Hiniker builds oboes!  He is one of a small handful of people […]

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]]> https://www.onksws.com/2015/08/18/meeting-tom-hiniker/feed/ 0 Post 36: Half-Hole Finger Plate Upgrade https://www.onksws.com/2015/05/21/half-hole-finger-plate-upgrade/ https://www.onksws.com/2015/05/21/half-hole-finger-plate-upgrade/#respond Thu, 21 May 2015 15:19:11 +0000 http://www.onksws.com/?p=1412 Wanted to share with you this unusual repair we recently completed in the shop as it is not something you see everyday.   The customer brought in the old C Series Loree Oboe d’ Amore pictured here: They asked to have the half-hole finger plate upgraded to have a diagonal split.  After several hours of work […]

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]]> https://www.onksws.com/2015/05/21/half-hole-finger-plate-upgrade/feed/ 0 Post 34: Troy University Clarinet Day 3/28/15 https://www.onksws.com/2015/04/16/troy-university-clarinet-day-32815/ https://www.onksws.com/2015/04/16/troy-university-clarinet-day-32815/#respond Thu, 16 Apr 2015 15:13:15 +0000 http://www.onksws.com/?p=1383 On Saturday, March 28th, I had the honor of attending Troy University’s 8th Annual Clarinet Day, hosted by Dr. Timothy Phillips, Associate Professor of Clarinet.   It was held at Troy’s brand new John M. Long School of Music—an absolutely beautiful facility!  I had the pleasure of being a vendor at the event, representing both […]

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]]> https://www.onksws.com/2015/04/16/troy-university-clarinet-day-32815/feed/ 0 Post 32: UNLV, Bocal Majority Camp a Success! https://www.onksws.com/2015/02/16/unlv-bocal-majority-camp-a-success/ https://www.onksws.com/2015/02/16/unlv-bocal-majority-camp-a-success/#comments Mon, 16 Feb 2015 19:29:14 +0000 http://www.onksws.com/?p=1315 I’m finally able to update you on my trip to Las Vegas!  Over MLK weekend, I was honored to be one of the presenters at the UNLV Bocal Majority Bassoon/Oboe Camp.  I presented a short clinic on things I feel young oboists can do to lengthen the lives of their oboes.  Also throughout the weekend […]

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