When I was growing up in the 1970's and 1980's I used to listen to a lot of oboe recordings. These were on record and tape mostly.....

I'm sure you would expect my first post to be of an oboist, but no! It is hugely important to listen to lots of different music, styles...

Now answer this honestly... How many of you have actually thought about what the piece of music you are playing is trying the express? I...