Kreedo Reed Making Online Courses
Let’s get going!
These self-learning courses guide you step by step with a practically proven system for…
adjusting oboe reeds to your needs
sharpening reed knives
You get:
A simple system to copy in every course
- Oboe Reed Making
- Oboe Reed Adjustments
- Reed Knife Sharpening
Includes my method with clear instructions
- how to make good oboe reeds, avoid mistakes and develop your own routine (without using expensive machines)
- how to target oboe reed adjustments precisely and gain safety in handling
- how to sharpen reed knives quickly for successfully reed scraping and fine tuning
What Will You Get?
100% practice proofed online courses. I offer clear instructions for making and adjusting oboe reeds and reed knife sharpening.
You will get online access for the courses to start as soon as possible.
Who are the courses for?
The courses are suitable for reed makers and those who want to become one.
Depending on the course, you will learn to make oboe reeds, adjust oboe reeds to your needs or sharpen your reed knives.
How does it work?
You will immediately have full access to the entire content of each course. You can either watch the videos step by step or start with the ones that are most relevant to you.
You will find a PDF handout at the end of each course. You can print it if necessary.
Where do the courses take place?
The Kreedo online courses give you the opportunity to learn regardless of location. This also means:
You can access the courses from anywhere in the world.
When do the courses start?
Take the oppurtunity to start at any time. It doesn’t matter where in the world you are and at what time you read this.
My mission is to teach self-determined reed making, so the courses start when you want it.
How did the courses come about?
Through the questions of my live workshop participants and our Kreedo Shop customers, it became clear to me that online reed making resources are a need to be fulfilled.
So out of your need to make your own oboe reeds or to be able to adjust them precisely to your own needs.
Course 1
Oboe Reed Making Basic Course
All the interesting details
This online course is designed to guide you in making European short scrape style reeds from the shaped cane to the crow and ground you firmly in a solid method.
Whether you are a beginner with no experience looking for a good start or a reedmaker with less experience in search of structure, consistency and support, this workshop has plenty for you.
I show you
- a prooven reed making system
- how to make consistently good reeds
- how to avoid a reedmaking crisis using a solid method
The workshop begins with discussions of reed supplies, tools and how to optimize your workspace. Then we make the blank, wrap the reed, demonstrate knife technique and the scrape (European short scrape style) and finally the crow. It’s a step-by-step guide with lots of videos.
This workshop includes demonstrations, discussions, videos and information about:
- Supplies, tools and optimizing your workspace
- Soaking the cane, preparing the wire and shaped cane
- Making the blank
- Reed wrapping and tying the knot
- Thinning the tip and clipping the reed open
- The scrape: 3/4/6 method in thirds
- Defining the tip
- Repeating the 3/4/6 scrape method
- Crowing the reed
This training contains the know-how of more than 30 years of reedmaking experience and more than 15 years of seminar practice.
I feel certain you will be satisfied with this course and that it will get you off to a great start on your reedmaking or add new insights and skills to your journey already underway.
59€
incl. VAT
Customers from outside the EU pay up to 19% less because VAT will be excluded automatically.
Customers from US, Canada, Australia:
Please send an email to kurse@kreedo.de for paypal or creditcard payment option.
Course 2
Oboe Reed Adjustments
Why? Who? What? When?
I’ve designed this online course to provide you with a clearly defined, predictable system with which you can reliably, consistently and effectively adjust your European short scrape style reeds to meet your individual needs.
You learn
- how to systematically address a wide variety of common reed issues
- how to become reliable and consistent
- how to identify and address very specific reed problems
- how to adjust your reeds to fit your individual needs
This workshop includes demonstrations and working instructions with lots of pictures and detailed measurements.
I walk you through the registers of the oboe addressing issues of
- Sound Quality
- Intonation
- Response
- Tension
- Stability
- Flexibility
- Dynamic Range
I offer more than 100 solutions, tips and tricks including “Reed Truths” and quick fixes as well as long term adjustments for your European short scrape style reed.
This is a systematic approach for consistent problem solving.
Whether you are new to reedmaking or an advanced reed maker you find this a valuable resource.
You
- have a comprehensive resource for reed problem solving
- gain insights and profit from years of reedmaking experience
- easily navigate the chapters to find and address your individual issues as they arise
- find both quick fixes and long term improvements
Please note: although I’ve originally conceived this workshop is a continuation of my first ‘Oboe Reed Making Basic Course’ this workshop also stands alone.
59€
incl. VAT
Customers from outside the EU pay up to 19% less because VAT will be excluded automatically.
Customers from US, Canada, Australia:
Please send an email to kurse@kreedo.de for paypal or creditcard payment option.
Course 3
Reed Knife Sharpening
Why this is a must-have...
This online course shows you how to optimize your reed knives and sharpening tools. You learn how you get control and eliminate variables in reed making by choosing, sharpening and caring for your reed making tools without wasting time, money and valuable materials.
This workshop includes demonstrations and working instructions with lots of pictures and videos.
I walk you through the sharpening process of the following knife types
- Double Bevel
- Single Bevel
- Double Hollow Ground
- Round Tip
You learn about
- Grinding
- Sharpening
- Honing
and topics like Burr and Microbevel as well as Knife and Stone Care.
You
- have a comprehensive resource for knife sharpness problem solving
- gain insights and profit from years of sharpening experience
- easily navigate the chapters to find and address your individual issues as they arise
- find both quick fixes and long term improvements
29€
incl. VAT
Customers from outside the EU pay up to 19% less because VAT will be excluded automatically.
Customers from US, Canada, Australia:
Please send an email to kurse@kreedo.de for paypal or creditcard payment option.
I have found out in many years of experience as a reed making teacher:
Everyone learns best in their own way and at their own pace.
The Kreedo online courses offer you the following possibilities:
Your online reed making platform
Your goal is to be as simple and fast as possible
- able to make good and reliable oboe reeds for yourself
- able to adjust your oboe reeds to your needs
- finally being able to sharpen your reed knives
That’s exactly why I developed a simple system that will accompany you right there.
In my online courses you will get everything you need to achieve the respective goal “presented on the silver tray”.
You will receive thematically structured video tutorials that you can rework 1:1.
It has never been easier to start making and/or adjusting oboe reeds and sharpen reed knives.
Oboe Reed Making Basic Course
59€
incl. VAT
Customers from outside the EU pay up to
19% less because VAT will be excluded.
Customers from US, Canada, Australia:
Please send an email to kurse@kreedo.de for paypal or creditcard payment option.
Oboe Reed Adjustments
59€
incl. VAT
Customers from outside the EU pay up to
19% less because VAT will be excluded.
Customers from US, Canada, Australia:
Please send an email to kurse@kreedo.de for paypal or creditcard payment option.
Reed Knife Sharpening
29€
incl. VAT
Customers from outside the EU pay up to
19% less because VAT will be excluded.
Customers from US, Canada, Australia:
Please send an email to kurse@kreedo.de for paypal or creditcard payment option.
Oboe Reed Making Basic Course
59€
incl. VAT
Customers from outside the EU pay up to 19% less because VAT will be excluded automatically.
Customers from US, Canada, Australia:
Please send an email to kurse@kreedo.de for paypal or creditcard payment option.
Oboe Reed Adjustments
59€
incl. VAT
Customers from outside the EU pay up to 19% less because VAT will be excluded automatically.
Customers from US, Canada, Australia:
Please send an email to kurse@kreedo.de for paypal or creditcard payment option.
Reed Knife Sharpening
29€
incl. VAT
Customers from outside the EU pay up to 19% less because VAT will be excluded automatically.
Customers from US, Canada, Australia:
Please send an email to kurse@kreedo.de for paypal or creditcard payment option.
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