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Best Beginner and Intermediate Sheet Music: A Resource List As a flute instructor, parent, band director, or student, it can be challenging to decide which sheet music and technique books to focus on. This list is the resource I share with my students. It is a...
Getting back in shape on the oboe after a prolonged break Introduction Oboe is one of the most difficult instruments to put down and pick back up making the process of getting back in shape on the oboe a challenge. Even a week away from the instrument can make a...
Introduction Studying private music lessons with an instructor can be an incredibly rewarding experience! It is my belief that music lessons can be both fun and educational. I like to take a human-first approach because each student is unique. However, working 1-1...
If you have been playing oboe for about a year and are ready to move onto the next level, this is the intermediate oboe music I recommend.Technique Books These are the first real technical etude books I introduce students too. The melodies are easy enough to start...
If you are in the first year of learning to play the oboe, or have a student who is, this is the beginner oboe music I recommend.Technique Books The first order of business is learning the basics. The first year will include fingerings, embochure, breathing,...
If you double on the oboe, here is a list of the essentials you might need. I have been doubling on woodwinds for over 20 years. There have been gigs where I have taken up to 6 different instruments with me! Here are some essentials you'll need to make oboe a...