Infiniti Reeds, providing quality handmade oboe reeds and oboe reed cases for the student and professional oboist

Handmade Oboe Reeds!

Our Student-pro Reeds are professional quality reeds, hand made and individually tested by a professional oboist, prepared in strengths for students to fit their developing and maturing embouchures. Reeds may be adjusted for personal customization.

Please see Our Products page for more reed information.

Soft: first year oboists

Med-Soft: 2-3 years, middle school players

Medium: 4+ years/high school, adjustable

Med-Hard: college/advanced, room for personal adjustments

Pro-Line Oboe Reeds

Our Pro-Line Oboe Reeds are professional quality oboe reeds prepared by a professional oboist. These reeds are more refined for advanced players and are designed primarily as performance reeds, though they are excellent for use in rehearsals and home practice. Prepared with quality brass or silver staples with synthetic cork. These reeds are designed to play eaily with little break in time. Strength is between a medium-soft and medium.

$26.99

ANNOUNCEMENT:

Our oboe reeds are now available for purchase on our website. Please use the Paypal buttons to complete your order. Please note all reed orders may take 7-14 days to process due to the preparation time. Please inquire if you need reeds by a specific date. We will try to accommodate you. Thank you for your patience and your patronage!

Pop Top Plastic Cups in

Bright Solid Colors!

1.5 oz. plastic cups with an attached flip top.

These lids seal well to prevent leaks and are durable to prevent cracking. Gently squeeze the sides of the cup on the top to "Pop" the lid open.

Neon Pink, Aqua, Ocean Blue, Mauve, Neon Lime.

Price: $2.50 each

Teacher Reed Discount Pack!

New by request! We now offer a special discount pack of 10 reeds for oboe instructors! Cost per reed is $22.00, versus the regular price of $23.99 each.

Mix and Match Strengths:

These reeds are the Student Pro available in soft, medium-soft, medium, and medium-hard. Please specify your reed strengths in the comment box or by email when ordering.

Our Soft reeds are designed specifically for first year beginning oboists. Soft reeds vibrate easily with minimal effort. If reeds are too resistant or thick, students will apply more lip pressure to make the reed vibrate and cause the reed to crack.

Our reeds allow for immediate response with minimal lip pressure to maintain correct embouchure formation. We recommend upgrading to mediuim-soft reeds after 3-6 months of playing. Please note reeds are non-refundable so please be mindful in selecting your reed strengths.

Important Information for Parents of Young Oboists and Oboist of All Levels

Please note that oboe reed strengths vary among reed makers. Reed strengths are not universal like shoe sizes. Each reed maker designates strengths to individual preference. Dr. Schindler has establshed oboe strengths for Infiniti Reeds based on 18 years of teaching experience, working with oboists grades 5-12 as well as college level.

For adults learning the oboe as a secondary instrument or returning to the oboe I recommend starting with a medium-soft reed since it vibrates easily and will encourage proper embouchure formation.

Pop Top Plastic Cups in Translucent Colors!

1.5 oz. plastic cups with an attached flip top.

These lids seal well to prevent leaks and are durable to prevent cracking. Gently squeeze the sides of the cup on the top to "Pop" the lid open.

Colors include: Red, Amber, Lemon, Green, Blue, Purple, Smoke/Black, Clear

$2.50 each

1.5 oz Reed Cup with Gold Cap

Perfect for soaking oboe and bassoon reeds! 2.75 in. tall, 1.5 in. wide. The cap provides a tight seal and the flexible plastic is crackproof!

Colors: Blue, Green, Purple, Clear.

Price each: $2.50

Please note our oboe reeds are not returnable or refundable. We recommend selecting the reed strength based on the chart listed above. The reeds can be adjusted by skilled reed-makers, so we recommend seeking assistance of a local reed maker if you prefer personal adjustments to your reeds. Selecting one reed per strength is advisable for first time customers. We include specific information in your order on how our reeds are prepared and a care guide for soaking, handling, playing, and storing your reeds.

Welcome to Infiniti Reeds!

Dr. Schindler is a professional reed maker with 29 years of experience in hand crafting oboe reeds for oboists of all levels. From beginners in 5th/6th grade through middle school and high school, college level, and advanced players Dr. Schindler prepares reeds in strengths based on 29 years of experience in working with oboists one on one in private lessons. Dr. Schindler specializes in customizing reeds to each individual players' needs. Preparing professional quality reeds for oboists of all levels is her passion.

Infiniti Reeds has appreciated our customers who have shared their success stories over the years. Helping oboists achieve their musical goals is her number one priority. Dr. Schindler also specializes in teaching adults playing an instrument for the first time, returning to the oboe, as well as those learning the oboe as a secondary instrument. Tell us your goals and we will help you on your journey to success!

Reed Tips

Dear community,

For all oboists I recommend adding a few drops of mouthwash to your reed water to disinfect your reeds for daily practice. It is important to use fresh water daily, and use a cloth or paper towel to clean the inside of the reed cup. The film that can accumulate on the sides and bottom of the cup is often invisible until you observe the residue on the cloth after cleaning. Also, swab your oboe daily after practice to remove all moisture from the bore. Wiping your keys with a cloth before and after playing can prevent the transfer of germs as well. And as always, wash your hands before and after playing.

I advise my students to discard any reeds that have been in their reed cases for two months, assuming you play on them daily. Playing on old, deteriorating reeds can affect your health. Breaking in new reeds every 4-6 weeks will keep your embouchure strong and in its proper position.

Please contact me if you have any concerns. Stay well, my fellow oboists!

Dr. Schindler