You have noticed by now... I have changed my blog name. I have been Fairy Oboemother for over 4 years, since moving from San Francisco to Las Vegas upon my masters degree completion and marriage. I chose the name "Fairy Oboemother" solely based on the concept of the "Fairy Godmother". We all know the story of Cinderella... her fairy godmother was a benevolent figure who helped her and acted in a motherly way toward her when no one else would.
I never assumed myself to be this figure for anyone else, but rather, I have had multiple oboe teachers in my life who have been that person for me. "Fairy Oboemother" was a title that I aspired toward. I think it only fair that I try to give back and share the knowledge and skills that have been bestowed upon me by others... I think my teachers would want that.
I was recently asked to change my blog name. The person (and their lawyer) that asked me to do this cite a trademark on the name "The Oboe Fairy". While I can give you countless bullet points as to why these two names are not interchangeable, that rather, they only share a single word... I refuse to do so. I would like to state the following, and this is the only time that I will do so.
I am not in any way affiliated with Hannah Selznick. I was asked to either change my blog name or name a statement saying that I am not in any way, shape, or form connected to this person. So I have done both.
My name is Caitlin Kramer, I am a freelance oboist in Las Vegas, NV. I do not have a brand, or a business. My brand is ME. As I would think that most of you realize, this blog is not selling anything. I consider it to be a database of information designed to help people. If you you have further questions about my credentials or want to purchase the only thing I sell; reeds and lessons... then please visit my personal website.
This is the last time that I will discuss this, and my future posts promise to return their their regularly scheduled programming :)
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