PRODUCTIVE 24 HOURS | Life at Juilliard - practicing, reed making, nyc college life

[@purpleflame5]

WE STAN OUR OBOE KING 👑

[@sprubin]

hehehhe

[@Reallillycurxe]

@@sprubinlol

[@zenitzoo7307]

Fr

[@LuluNoLimit]

this is so musician core

[@sprubin]

😘

[@theasafemoreno]

I AM OBSESSED WITH THIS, please do more!! u better do!!

[@sprubin]

i will!!

[@Reallillycurxe]

U better do” is crazy

[@MadzJisung]

Hi Spencer! I love watching your videos! I'm a 9th-grade clarinetist, and I dream of going to Juilliard for clarinet. Watching and hearing you play your oboe motivates me to practice for hours on end:]]] I think you're just awesome and crazy talented, and watching your videos makes me so happy! :]

[@sprubin]

ur so sweet 🥹

[@AdxrbsxPaige]

Hi Spencer! You make me so motivated to pull out my clarinet and play/practice it for hours:) Thanks Spencer! Keep going you are one of the best oboe players that I’ve came across on KZbin:) Edit I’m a 8th grade clarinetist:)

[@sprubin]

that’s amazing!!

[@AdxrbsxPaige]

@@sprubin Tyyy!

[@FranzSeth]

Same here, just started getting serious about clarinet this year.

[@AdxrbsxPaige]

@@FranzSeth good luck and if u need any tips you can ask me!:)

[@CheukTheGreatestOfEverything]

We need more reed making :)

[@shoko_shoko]

our favorite musician I hope he’s having fun

[@carolynking4828]

You are a total legend young man!! Go Spencer!!! I really love your oboe playing. I took up the oboe myself at the grand age of 58, and after starting off with a rental oboe from our local music shop, last January, my husband bought me one of my very own!! I've got a Buffet Crampon BC4131 thumb plate oboe, and it really is absolutely gorgeous!! I don't make my own reeds as that is too time consuming for me, but it's absolutely fine as I can buy them online from Howarth's Store in London. I'm learning on medium soft Howarth Academy reeds, and they produce a lovely tone. My oboe journey has been very challenging, but it is absolutely wonderful at the same time!! So lovely to be able to play classical pieces now. Still loads to learn, but I have a really lovely teacher, and we work really well together. It sure is so wonderful to be following you in your musical studies, you are certainly inspiring me in my playing hun, so God bless you abundantly in all that you do. Thank you so much for sharing this fantastic video, and I look forward to seeing plenty more!! 🤩

[@sprubin]

that's amazing!!

[@RyanRhythm]

I love these!! I am currently in 7th grade and I play the clarinet. I knew I wanted to go to collage but I had no idea which one, and watching your videos has helped me finally decide that Juilliard is the collage for me! I subbed, you videos are entertaining but they are also really helping me with what to expect when I finally go to collage. Anyways, thanks for everything!

[@NatalieBenjamin-c5q]

Heyy! I'm a middle school oboe player, and I'm trying out for all state. You give me the motivation to keep playing my oboe! I love your videos so much!!

[@sprubin]

awww thank you so much and good luck!

[@NatalieBenjamin-c5q]

Tysm!!

[@coolkrish93]

Hey I’ll see you there! I live in Texas and I’m a middle school oboe player in the symphonic band 1!

[@ghkdwls360]

good luck!

[@foelixbeer4202]

These vlogs make my night I swear

[@datoboe9228]

You're an inspiration Spencer! Thanks for bringing your spunk and humor to all your videos!! P.S, Ms. Michelle Moeller, our oboe studio professor, says hi, lol :)

[@sprubin]

awww thank you!!

[@LuisaBeringer]

I‘m studying oboe at a conservatory too and it‘s actually fascinating to see how you structure your day and classes and social time and reeds - thank you for making these!

[@DonnyTGOALAP]

Wake up sprubin posted 🗣️🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@sprubin]

love uu

[@orca8341]

I really admire the craftsmanship in your reed-making-it looks so meditative!

[@orca8341]

And, your friends are so ADORABLE!

[@AdityaKumarIndian]

Hi spencer first of all love your content, whenever if feel low you give that energy and vibe which we need.

[@kaleb8246m]

Honestly slay, real icon behavior!!!!!

[@sprubin]

mwah

[@mrbroadwaydork]

This is my favorite type of video so please never stop making them!

[@kiki-db1cr]

YESSSS SPENCER HAS POSTEDDDDDDD

[@sprubin]

YESSS

[@alenatobolova8786]

i love the long content!!!

[@vivienneschannel8030]

OBOE KING FR (luv this type of vid)

[@jareddelosrios4521]

Idk why but these videos help me concentrate in my job, keep making this videos!

[@joycelum5820]

love the energyyyyy!!

[@Aquarius8794]

I love this of series-these are the videos musicians watch in the practice rooms on their music stand when they’re supposed to be practicing. 😂

[@Tom-h7-h6k]

I love the day in the life videos

[@patpatalgr]

finally !!!!! SO HAPPY

[@sprubin]

awww

[@garden_vibes7796]

Wow the rooftop view was stunning

[@ruthdavidson-schaller2245]

Incredible apartment and great productive day in the life video ❤

[@DonTron-c1m]

Ur like, William Afton bro😭😭 "i always come back" i need my daily dose of band kid energy

[@Nellys4life]

ALL HAIL THE OBOE KING I play oboe!

[@sprubin]

HAHAHA

[@Nellys4life]

@@sprubin AHHHHH HE REPLIED

[@coolkrish93]

Hey Spencer! I just wanted to say that I’m visiting a family member in NYC and today I’m touring Juilliard. Hope to see you there maybe on campus!

[@Kanjuds]

im a trumpet player and you make me just feeling happy inside becuase i just love music and lets be honest in one of your videos you should teach us how to make reeds for fun, and you should play toxic in one of your chamber rehearsals

[@erinfow12]

Working on a reed only for it to get worse is so relatable😭

[@sprubin]

😭

[@nyandhawan6833]

Love this type of content XD

[@markomilivojev]

In school my music teacher said that we have to write an essay about any instrument, I was inspired by you to write this **Oboe: History, Structure and Significance in Music** The oboe is one of the most important and recognizable instruments from the family of woodwind instruments. Recognized for its warm, penetrating tone, the oboe has a rich history and significant role in classical music, especially in the symphony orchestra. It is often used as a solo instrument, but its contribution to the orchestral sound is just as important. The oboe dates back to ancient times, and its development can be traced back to ancient instruments such as the shalmai and the zurna. During the Middle Ages, the shalmai was a popular wind instrument used at courts and during various festivities. However, the oboe in its modern form did not appear until the 17th century in France, where it was made by Jean Hotteterre and Michel Philidor. It was originally known as "hautbois" (which means "tall wood" in French), because of its high tone and the material it was made of. The oboe soon spread throughout European courts and became a favorite among composers of the time, such as Johann Sebastian Bach and Georg Friedrich Händel. In the 18th century, the oboe became an integral part of orchestras and chamber ensembles, while its sound stood out for its richness and emotion. Its importance did not decline even in later musical periods - on the contrary, in the 19th and 20th centuries, the oboe became an indispensable instrument in symphonies, operas and ballets by composers such as Ludwig van Beethoven, Richard Strauss and Igor Stravinsky. The oboe is cylindrical in shape with a narrow end and is made of quality wood, most often African black wood (grenadilla), although modern models are sometimes made of plastic materials. Its length is about 65 centimeters, and it is recognizable by its double tone (tongue), which is made of bamboo or reed. The sound of the oboe is produced by the vibration of these double reeds, which the musician places in the mouth and uses breath and lip control to modulate the tone. The oboe is a chromatic instrument, which means it can play all the notes in the musical range, and its range is about two and a half octaves. Due to the specificity of its sound and its ability to produce very precise tones, the oboe is often used for the intonation of an entire orchestra. The oboe occupies a central place in orchestral music. In classical music, the oboe is often the soloist in symphonies, concerts and operas. Her ability to express a wide range of emotions, from sadness to joy, makes her the perfect instrument for creating a specific atmosphere and emotional charge in different works. The role of the oboe in the orchestra is also special in that it provides the reference tone for the tuning of all instruments before the start of the concert. This is due to its stability in intonation and a clear tone that easily breaks through the sound of the entire orchestra. Some of the most famous composers who wrote works for the oboe are Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, who wrote the oboe concerto in C major, and Richard Strauss with his *Oboe Concerto*. Apart from classical music, the oboe is sometimes used in contemporary music genres, such as film and jazz music, where it brings a unique color of sound. if it sounds weird in English that's because this originally wasn't written in English, it was written in Serbian

[@EmmanuelleHellene]

Im a violonist and practicing scales is my least favorite part but i still do it cause it’s so important 😭

[@Thamchicken]

14:58 nice chopstick skills ❤❤

[@sprubin]

thank u i've been working on it

[@ManifestingJuilliard]

Spencer I loooove you and would love to meet you you inspire me in every way now I am a 6 th grade oboist

[@sprubin]

awwww you’re too kind 🫶

[@ManifestingJuilliard]

@@sprubin ❤️❤️❤️

[@JosiahS-u8j]

you make me wanna learn oboe as my 3rd instrument 😭

[@sprubin]

DO IT

[@abyssal_cookie]

SPENCER!! (MAJOR QUESTION) what is your oboe? (brand and model) it sounds amazing and would LOVE to get one! my dream is to be an oboist at julliard! ik im late for the question but i will definitely make sure to be earlier next time.😅

[@I.L.B.E]

I want to go to Julliard so bad! I want to go for acting. I am a Junior in high school right now- I am gonna graduate early (hopefully! wish me luck!) And I really want to go to Julliard- my parents are so supportive and my school is to. My school is giving me a GRANT-- honestly I forgot what that was... lol. But I am so excited! I just hope I am able to get into Julliard. :) Much love from California!

[@bellalucia387]

Please make more videos like these! Also what do u use when warming up with the metronome and the drone which is just playing the note to help with tuning. Is it an app?

[@TylerMcLaughlin-yb8hj]

The architecture of the buildings at your college reminds me of oral Roberts University buildings

[@robertzsizsnyovski8657]

I play the violin but this video was still very entertaining😊

[@mirtomano]

Dude you want to make me play oboe so so much (update : im gonna start it once im good at the trumpet) keep up the good work :)

[@vinnz24uuxx]

whats after seven.. ATE!!1!1! 🗣️‼️

[@user-superIMP]

Everyone says to practice scales but the thing I hate most is SCALES!😢

[@alexanderthegreat619]

0:04 Starting the day with making things from scratch; so haHot #WhatWasIWatchingAgain

[@TylansShenanigans]

You inspire me I want to play oboe because of u I already play piccolo, bass clarinet, and piank

[@sprubin]

wow!

[@TylansShenanigans]

@@sprubin lol

[@lemonlobster1005]

Hey Spencer, I am actually also in Juilliard, Double Bass major. I saw you last year in the elevators at first floor lol. Somewhere around 9am or so. (Btw my mentor is meeky.)

[@kevinagee5085]

This my dude

[@zenitzoo7307]

Is making reeds hard? Because you’re very good at it!❤

[@anna.losano]

i love u, u are sooo slay anna from italy

[@baby-hm7tb]

could you do a tutorial on how you make reeds?

[@Reallillycurxe]

Reed making asmr, * ZIPPER* *AIR* *SCRATCHES* *SANDPAPER* *SLAM* *STRING NOISE* *SLAM* *SCRAP* *LOCK NOISE OF GAUGING* *AESTHETIC HIGH PITCHED REED SCREAMING*

[@sprubin]

HAHAHAHA

[@Ilikebroadway]

First. Also SLAY💅

[@libbykenilworth]

Adding Spencer to my list of musicians who are also caffeine addicts (why are there so many people on it?!?!?!?)

[@sprubin]

LOL

[@Quinn-origami]

Genuine question as a non-oboist, but as a music ed major: how do you know if a reed is good?

[@ManifestingJuilliard]

@@Quinn-origami you can tell by if it is in tune but really it’s up to you

[@anniekoz6313]

It mostly just takes time playing on them to develop a feel and an ear for it. Some are stiff, or leaky. Some are too soft and close up when they get older. Some are springy, some are ducky. It is a combination of the cane, where the supports are carved, the thread height, the measurements between everything, and the age of the reed. Reeds are very different and it takes practice to deal with all of their quirks. Even if you aren't an oboe player, I bet you would be able to feel the differences if you played on a few, it's just harder to hear through a video.

[@patriciaperry2028]

VERY nice !

[@aana_2507]

Hii, can you make a tutorial on how you make the reeds please?? I'm terrible._.

[@Dys2102]

AYE LEZ GO

[@Giqantic]

How long do reeds last?! I know it probs dependds but what's the average. Poor oboe players alwayas seem to be making them, but as a clarinetist if I found a good one t lasted ages hehe

[@ColinJohnson-hb3jf]

I think your hair combing is a losing battle. lol

[@TrumpetBogeyMan]

10:28 dude those Trumpet sounds great ! Does anyone know the name of the tune ?

[@gyddeonkwan2479]

Why is no one talking about 2 set quitting??? 😭😭😭

[@mirtomano]

Bro i dunno why but nobody cares literally 😭😭 and they deleted some of there videos too

[@Bellabear42]

Omg I play the flute and I have for 5 years now but I realllyyyyyyyy want to learn Oboe like next year I want to take two concert band classes one for flute and one for oboe 🤩

[@maggiewatson5548]

I’d love to know how you articulate so fast!

[@meet_me_in_the_afterglow1]

as a oboist i have too many cuts from making oboe reeds😭

[@sprubin]

omg nooo

[@meet_me_in_the_afterglow1]

HELP HIIIIII UR MY FAV ITS OK THO THEY HEALED

[@meet_me_in_the_afterglow1]

just never again

[@robbicu]

Redbull would sponsor you if you made reeds while jogging in Antarctica.

[@sprubin]

wait this is so smart @redbull

[@Flamingo123e]

​@@sprubinDO IT

[@patpatalgr]

if ur seeing this, go pratice ur scales bro

[@coconutcrossing]

Hmmm maybe I should go practice 🫣🫣

[@TrumpetBogeyMan]

GO PRACTIIIICE

[@sprubin]

go practice babes

[@DallasLL]

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@skibidislicers443]

PLEASE START SELLING REEDS I REALLY DONT WANT TO HAVE TO START MAKING MY OWN BECAUSE I DONT KNOW WHAT IS THE BEST FOR ME BUT I CAN TRUST YOU 😭

[@cadencromer878]

what's the backpack you use for your oboe and music?

[@BlaiCampos]

4:17 worlds smallest violin

[@Reallillycurxe]

But, Red Bull. 😅😘🥺😉

[@stephensfamily6826]

So I am a sixth grade student and I am trying to learn oboe for my band class. SOS. It is either me or the whole rest of the band that is out if tune. This is my first year and my teacher is a brass guy, so he doesn't really know how to help me. My first reed ever was amazing. I had to retire it because I almost passed out in class because of the crack leaking air. I tried using my backup reed and was instantly horrified at the sound I was making. I tried getting another reed. When my band director asks me and my fellow oboe player plus the flutes it is very clear I am not in tune. I could reach high g easily and now it seems almost impossible plus my tone is a lot louder than with my original reed. Plz help.🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏😬 Plus love your vids💜💜💜💜💜

[@The_mario_bro]

The lip syncing was amazing 👏

[@sprubin]

hehehe

[@YUYUD17717]

Hi

[@sprubin]

hi

[@nnggage3704]

have you thought about selling reeds?

[@sprubin]

YEP 🤔

[@YUYUD17717]

Pls can I get pinned

[@michaelnancyamsden7410]

Perhaps you could teach us about what you do.

[@josiezhang2461]

5TH

[@mirrorballer1313]

no coz i legit didnt know you played oboe? i thought it was a trumpet forreal

[@sprubin]

ur kidding

[@mirrorballer1313]

@@sprubin i swear im funnier irl

[@darkstripe15]

How tf do you make a reed?

[@josiahmoreland6270]

HIIIIIIII

[@sprubin]

hellooo

[@Froggy_Stop-Motion-zz7qb]

you did it 7 times

[@sprubin]

oh boy

[@ZacariaMakoudi]

👍🏻👍👍🏻👍👍🏻👍

[@Reallillycurxe]

YOU INPIRED ME TO PLAY OBOE LOVE YOUR VIDS (no homo)

[@DaVinci740]

Do you have a roommate? Or boyfriend/girlfriend that lives with you?

[@sprubin]

roommate!

[@bw1667]

oboe man

[@sprubin]

thats me

[@MicGuy0723]

Wassup what did I miss

[@sprubin]

so much bestie

[@Flutekid_124]

Is there any saxophone players there