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