Hello, New Students and Parents! 
My studio is nearly full, but if I am unable to offer a regular weekly time, I do have a "stand-by student" sign-up schedule created from other students' canceled lessons and extra available evenings. 

After reading my 2023-2024 Studio Policies, contact me via the form at the bottom of this page.
Grade Objectives 
  • 5th/6th - use of correct embouchure, intonation basics, fingerings for District requirements, one-octave major scales, concert music and graded band assignments, beginning solos with piano accompaniment
  • 7th/8th - high-note fingerings, two-octave major scales, Gekeler/Rubank method books, beginning reed-scraping, GMEA audition preparation, standard double-reed literature
  • 9th/10th - Barret/Gekeler II oboe method books, reed-making, GMEA audition preparation, intro to English Horn, standard double-reed literature
  • 11th/12th - making reed blanks and reed adjusting, college/GHP and other audition repertoire, advanced standard double-reed literature​​
Virtual lessons (via FaceTime, Google Duo or Skype) are available in case of sickness or emergency.  However, I do not recommend virtual lessons as a regular weekly option due to the nature of oboe/bassoon lessons in general (adjustments/repairs, reed-fixing, playing duets, etc.).  Make sure to be ready/signed-in before your lesson time, and I will call you.  Keep in mind that some students have back-to-back times - I will do my best to stay on schedule!

Tips for a Successful Online Lesson:
  1. Play in a well-lit room.  If I can see you, I can help you.
  2. Make sure your face and fingers are visible on screen.
  3. Have a strong internet connection.
  4. Send music from band class or print out lesson music I send before your lesson.  
  5. Have a device-charging cable handy.
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My home studio