Dr. Ayala Music Studio strives for high-quality musical instruction – uniquely tailoring lessons to the student’s specific needs and goals. Providing expert guidance as the student gains mastery over the skills required to play beautifully on their instruments, while empowering students to explore their creativity and fostering a lifelong love of music.

Quality instruction for all ages and levels!

Oboe, Flute, Clarinet, Bassoon, Ukulele, Piano

Young Student:

The young student starts their musical journey learning the fundamentals as they develop good habits – through fun lessons they learn to love learning!

Middle and High School Student:

The Middle and High School student may be a complete beginner or switching over from another instrument – wanting to prepare for band class assignments, auditioning for a youth orchestra – All-County – All-District, or learning to make reeds. 

Adult Student:

The adult student may or may not have previous musical training, be someone who has always wanted to learn the oboe or is wanting to play the oboe after some years off, while others want to keep their skills sharp and learn new repertoire. 

Dr. Ayala Music Studio offers

• Individualized instruction for all ages – age 5 through adult

• 30, 45, 60 minutes private lessons 

• in-person in Downtown Raleigh or online

• specialized teaching of fundamentals, technique, ensemble, and solo repertoire. 

• assistance preparing for:

• band assignments

• All-County, All-District, All-State

• youth ensembles, Solo & Ensemble festivals

• recordings for auditions and applications

• reed-making instruction for oboe, English Horn, bassoon

• music history and music theory fundamentals

• expert advice in selecting an instrument – whether it’s a rental or a lifelong investment, as well as accessories for the instrument

• knowledgeable directions for care and maintenance of the instrument

• basic repair services available on the premises

• letters of recommendation supplied for camp and scholarship applications