Woodwind Lessons:
Oboe, flute, clarinet, saxophone, and bassoon.
I believe in providing structured freedom, letting students learn at their own speed and according to their own interests. I provide uniquely crafted exercises focusing on, but not limited to, reed manipulation, tone production and technique. After providing a detailed explanation, I observe to make sure the student grasps the fundamental concepts. My goal is to have the student become self-directed, while I offer help and guidance.
Switching over to oboe:
Switching over can sometimes be a bumpy road, having previous knowledge and skill on another instrument (woodwind/brass), sometimes students create poor embouchure, air and postural habits that will take a long time to break. I help students understand what is required to play the oboe, such as proper posture/finger position and embouchure/air/reed balance. This balance between the embouchure, air and reed is the foundation of oboe playing, without it properly laid there will be many struggles.