clarinerd

music, tech, and all things nerdy

River Reeds was a community built for clarinetists in and around Louisville, Kentucky to connect, share, and support one another. It was built for students, teachers, hobbyists, and pros.

Here’s what you’ll find in River Reeds:

🎵 Local Performance Opportunities – Discover gigs, ensemble openings, and local concerts.
🔧 Gear & Repairs – Get recommendations, find trusted repair techs, and discuss equipment.
🎶 Lessons & Teaching – Offer private lessons, find a teacher, or connect with students.
💬 Conversations – Chat with fellow clarinetists about everything from reeds to repertoire.

  • An (almost) 1 Year Check-In

    Hi friends, As River Reeds approaches its one-year mark next month, I’ve been finding myself a little reflective. I keep thinking about all of you who showed up with reeds, cases, curiosity, and a genuine desire to connect. I want to be honest, and I want to be gentle. Since my move, the energy around [read more]

  • New (School) Year, New Ideas!

    Hi everyone! I hope this email finds you doing well. I’ve made it to Maryland and am (mostly) settled in. The house is coming together, work is back to normal, though my clarinet has taken a bit of a hiatus. While I look for opportunities to play in my new area, I’d love to check [read more]

  • Quick update

    Hey everyone! I just wanted to say a quick thank-you to everyone who came out to the get-together on April 29. We had a nice group, and for the first time we had a bass clarinet! Thanks, Kris Bachmann, for hanging out with us! So, to the task at hand… my move is official. It [read more]

  • March 2 Rehearsal

    We were back at it again with a rehearsal on Sunday, right before Louisville Winds’ recording session. [read more]

  • Some Big News

    Hey everyone, I have some personal news to share. I’ll be moving in a few months, and while it’s an exciting new chapter, the timing makes it bittersweet. Just as River Reeds is coming to life, I find myself facing an unexpected transition. It’s been a challenge to navigate—trying to build something meaningful while knowing [read more]

  • February 8 meetup

    Hi, Everyone! February 8 turned out to be low attendance, due to KMEA (apologies for not checking the calendar sooner!) and the flu that we’re all passing around to each other. Here’s hoping everyone’s recovering quickly! Carolyn Fassio and I had a little discussion about a few things: If you have a moment, please let [read more]

  • Inaugural Clarinet Choir Meetup

    Inaugural Clarinet Choir Meetup

    Notes from our first meetup which happened Saturday, January 18, 2025 [read more]