2009-2010 Private Oboe Lesson Rates
$60 for 60 minutes
$50 for 45 minutes
$40
for 30 minutes (beginners only!)
Required
Materials
I expect you to come prepared to each and every lesson. In order for
the lesson to be a successful one, please make sure you always bring
the following:
* Oboe
* Reeds and Reed
Case
You must bring at least two reeds to each lesson. Your reeds must be stored in a reed case and not in the original container.
Making reeds: I do teach reed making. If you are interested in pursuing this, please let me know. If you already make yor own reeds, please bring your reed making
supplies with you to each lesson.
Buying reeds: There are many wonderful options out there. You can either purchase reeds from me (reeds at $12 each and at least one week notice is required) or from other suppliers. Please contact me for a list of other suppliers before purchasing reeds from an outside source as there are some "better" places/individuals to go to. Beginning students should purchase medium soft reeds. More
advanced students should purchase medium reeds. Do not purchase
fibercane reeds.
* Tuner
and Metronome
There are many inexpensive options available. Please let
me know
before purchasing one.
* Pencil
and Assignment Book
(preferably with staff lines)
* All
assigned music
I usually begin with the Rubank Elementary, Intermediate,
and
Advanced Method books, or the Gekeler Method books. As the student
becomes more advanced, I will assign duets and/or solo literature and more advanced etudes (Ferling and Barret).
Practicing
Learning
how to play the oboe requires dedication, enthusiasm, and lots of
patience! It is a challenging instrument to learn. Therefore, regular
and consistent practice is required! In order to make the most of our lessons, I expect you to practice at least 5 days a week. Each practice session should be a minimum of 20 minutes for
beginner students, 30 minutes for intermediate students, and 45
minutes for advanced students.
Cancellations
24-hour
notice is required if you will not be able to attend your
lesson, unless you must cancel because of sudden illness or a family
emergency. If I am given ample notice, payment for a missed lesson will
be deferred to the next month.
Payment
I prefer to be paid by the lesson. Cash
or check is fine. If a student misses more than three lessons in a row
without 24-hour notice, I will charge lessons by the month and require
payment in advance.
Please contact
me if you are interested in lessons. 
