Lessons

Professional Oboe/ English horn player with Masters degree from New England Conservatory available to teach lessons for all ages and levels. Whether you are a beginner or an advanced student, you will find a teaching quality that is personalized to meet your specific needs.

My degree in Education was one way for me to demonstrate my love for teaching; my favorite way is by teaching private lessons. I recommend that all students, no matter what instrument or age level, begin taking lessons with a professional of that instrument as soon as possible. This will allow the student to learn good habits and techniques the first time, under the care of a teacher. All students of mine will be able to see my dedication to their individual growth and joy of learning. If you are just beginning the oboe, or would like to relearn the instrument, please contact me for scheduling a lesson. Help with reeds is always included in every lesson.

Weekly lessons are recommended.   Students are required to purchase lesson materials, reeds and supplies (as required).   Instruction focuses on developing breathing, embouchure, fingering, rhythmic and articulation skills as well as developing a good practicing habits. I am also available to teach or tutor online via Skype.

Lesson Rates:

$30 per half hour
$60 per hour

Lessons take place at my home studio in Glendale; I am willing to work out travel to your home, church or school as well for a possible additional fee.   If you would like to arrange lessons at your location, please be sure that you can provide an area away from house traffic and interruptions (siblings, telephone, etc), that is well lit with a music stand and two chairs.

Reeds:

Oboe and English Horn reeds available for purchase!
Student Oboe reeds (please specify soft, medium or hard) $7.75 - 15
Blank (unscraped) Oboe reeds $10
English Horn Reeds $20

Practicing:

Practicing to become a musician is like doing homework for school and is very important to your growth as a musician.   To reach your full potential, you should practice at least half an hour a day if you are a beginner and at least an hour if you are more advanced.   You will find that the more you practice, the better you get, and the more fun you will have!

Please feel free to contact me for more information!

Recommended Method Books:

Beginning Flute, Oboe, Clarinet, Saxophone, and Trumpet:

Gekeler Method for Oboe, Book 1
Warner Brothers Publications, publisher

Intermediate Flute, Oboe, Clarinet, Saxophone, and Trumpet:

Gekeler Method for Oboe, Book 2
Warner Brothers Publications, publisher

Nieman Method for Oboe
Carl Fisher, publisher

Rubank Advanced Vol. I - II
H. Voxman, publisher

A. Andraud Practical & Progressive Oboe Method
Southern Music Co., publisher

Barret Oboe Method
Boosey & Hawkes, publisher

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