Lessons- Oboe and Reed Making

Looking for an oboe teacher? Currently I am able to offer availability for oboe lessons, reed making lessons, or a combination of both for local students and virtual students!
Local Students: Students should be able to travel to Woodstock IL for in person lessons. I may be able to travel for lessons, but it will depend on my schedule.
Virtual Students: Students will sign on to their GoogleMeets lesson. The student will need a smartphone, tablet, or computer to attend.

Oboe Lessons- The lesson length would be 30-60 minutes. Lesson books may be required depending on the level of the student.
Reed Making Lessons- The lesson length would be 30-60 minutes. A standard reed making kit would be required if not already purchased.
Oboe and Reed Making Lessons- The lesson length would be 60 minutes. Typically each lesson would be divided equally between reed making and playing.

    ​Interested in Lessons?

Lesson Structure:

  • First Lesson is always free and is more of a Meet and Greet vs. Lesson
  • I charge $25 per half hour
  • The lesson pack must be purchased by the first of the month if you want to stay on the schedule. 
  • If you are unable to attend your lesson contact me with at least 24 hours notice and we can reschedule.  Anytime less than that and I may not be able to fit you in. (But I will try!!) 
  • If there are more than 4 lesson days in the month, you can either purchase "one lesson" or skip a week of lessons.
  • Any coupon codes for sales promotions will not apply to lesson packs

Recommended Reed Making Tools

  1. Knife Kit--Medium Handle: Oboe Reed Adjustment Kit - Edmund Nielsen Woodwinds
  2. ​Mandrel: Oboe Mandrel Wood - Edmund Nielsen Woodwinds
  3. String: Thread FF Nylon 200 Yards - Edmund Nielsen Woodwinds OR Squirrely Stash Thread: "FF" Nylon Thread – Squirrely Stash
  4. Metric Ruler: 2 Pieces 6 Inch 15 cm Pocket Ruler Flexible Precision Stainless Steel Ruler with Detachable Clips Stainless Steel Pocket Clip Scale Gauge Ruler Metric British System - - Amazon.com
  5. Sharpening Stone:Amazon.com: Ultra Sharp Diamond Sharpening Stone - Fine 600 Grit - 8 x 3 : Tools & Home Improvement
  6. Tuner (any kind) Tuner Korg CA 1 - Edmund Nielsen Woodwinds
  7. Cane (at least 10) Shaped Oboe Reed Cane
  8. Staples (at least 5) Student Oboe Staple With Synthetic Cork
  9. Blanks (optional) Oboe Reed Blank