It is really easy to look online and purchase cheap reeds. However, many of those options don't play well...or at all! Here is a list that includes my first-choice brand, as well as other good options if you are looking for a different price point.
When purchasing reeds online or at Marshall Music, make sure you know what strength you need. If the student doesn't know, reach out to me for help!
OBOE (never buy soft strength)
First choice: Lesher
Other options: Eastman, Emerald, Jones, Singing Dog
BASSOON (never buy soft strength)
First choice: Eastman
Other options: Bocal Majority, Jones, Singing Dog
CLARINET (never buy lower than 2.5)
First choice: Mitchell Lurie OR Vandoren (blue box)
Other options: D'Addario Reserve, Rico Royal
BASS CLARINET (never buy lower than 2.5)
First choice: Vandoren (blue box)
Other options: LaVoz, Rico Royal
ALTO SAXOPHONE (never buy lower than 2.5)
First choice: Vandoren (blue box)
Other options: D'Addario Reserve, Rico Royal
LOWER SAXOPHONES (never buy lower than 2.5)
First choice: Vandoren (blue box)
Other options: LaVoz, Rico Royal