2010-2011 Private Oboe Lesson Rates
$65 for 60 minutes (advanced students)
$55 for 45 minutes (intermediate students)
$45
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:
* An Oboe, in good working condition
* 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 your 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 (current students may purchase reeds for $12 each; 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 or Gekeler Method books. As the student
becomes more advanced, I will assign duets and/or solo literature and more advanced etudes (Ferling and Barret).
* Music stand
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. Longer practice sessions are encouraged, but not required.
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 family emergency (max. of 3 per semester). I would prefer to hear by 12pm
the previous day. If ample notice is not given, payment for the missed lesson
is still expected.
Lesson Rescheduling
If you must cancel because of a
conflict, I will do my best to re-schedule your lesson. However, it may not be
possible to have the lesson at your house on another day. Therefore, if you
would like a make-up lesson and I cannot come to your house, it may be
necessary for you to come to my house in SF for that lesson. Weekend lessons
are fine for make-ups. If I must cancel, I will do my best to re-schedule the
missed lesson to Friday afternoons or other available times that I may have
during the week.
Payment
Payment is due at the beginning of the month for that month's lessons. If reeds are purchased during the course of the month, they will be added to next month's payment.
Please contact
me if you are interested in lessons.
