1-on-1 Oboe Lessons

Description

Learn one of the most sophisticated woodwind instruments of the orchestra played in many Mozarts or Haydns symphonies, the oboe!

In this private oboe class, you will be trained by experienced instructors who will guide you through 1 of 3 properly graded training programs depending on your age and skill level. The programs cover the fundamentals of playing the oboe instrument and all the way to helping you improvise and compose simple music pieces.

You will be able to practice your skills even more by playing different repertoires and participating in different musical experiences such as concerts, master classes, recitals and performance appraisals. This will also help develop your confidence and self-expression. Choose to book 8 sessions to learn the basics of 16 sessions to practice the techniques and play a simple song on your own.

Classes can be rebooked as many times as possible until you achieve your desired level of proficiency.

Training Programs

Beginner Program

This program aims at giving you a solid foundation in oboe playing through a step-by-step approach. The fundamentals of tone building, sound production, breath control, fingering and music rudiments are introduced at this beginner level. The program also covers learning about the instrument and its mechanism.

Intermediate Program

The main focus of instruction in this program is centered on good articulation and expression. Multitudes of exercises in oboe playing will be used to develop techniques and varied types of repertoires are studied to improve musicality in playing.

Advanced Program

The syllabus of the London Trinity College is followed in this program. The instructor will assess and assign the students to this program based on their learning progress. In addition to repertoires, the syllabus includes scales and arpeggios, sight reading, exercises, ear training, and improvisation.

Additional Info

• Students with previous experience will be assessed by the instructor to determine the appropriate program
• All the programs are conducted in accordance with the Trinity College London Syllabus
• After a preliminary assessment by the instructor, students have the option to take the qualifying oboe exam of London Trinity College
• The instructor will explain the requirements for examinations