Welcome to Thin the Tip!
Thin the Tip strives to help oboists feel a little less lost and a little more supported in their reed making journey.
Thin the Tip strives to help oboists feel a little less lost and a little more supported in their reed making journey.

Beta testing of the Thin the Tip Workbook begins Fall 2026! Preview a sample chapter about the balancing process or sign up to help shape this free, open-access workbook launching Fall 2027.
I'm Dr. Lindabeth Binkley, Professor of Oboe at Central Michigan University. My mission is to help you understand your reeds through observation and diagnostic skills. Here you'll find resources, practical techniques, and insights to make reed making feel less mysterious and more achievable—one reed at a time.






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