Recommended Method Books
These are the method books used in my teaching studio. I will choose the best book for you to start with depending on your level and experience. These books can be found online to purchase at Sheet Music Plus.
Beginning:
Rubank Elementary Method, Rubank. Inc., publisher
Gekeler Method for Oboe, Book 1, Warner Brothers Publications, publisher
Intermediate:
Rubank Intermediate Method, Rubank. Inc., publisher
Gekeler Method for Oboe, Book 2, Warner Brothers Publications, publisher
Nieman Method for Oboe, Carl Fisher, publisher
Advanced:
Rubank Advanced Vol. I – II, Rubank Inc., publisher
Ferling/ Andraud 48 Famous Studies For Oboe, Southern Music Co., publisher
Barret Oboe Method, Boosey & Hawkes, publisher
H. Voxman Selected Studies for Oboe, Rubank Inc., publisher
Hite Foundation Studies for Oboe, Southern Music Co., publisher
Andraud Vade-Mecum of the Oboist, Southern Music Co., publisher
Reed Making:
Jay Light The Oboe Reed Book, J. Light, publisher