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I teach oboe and reed making lessons for local students and virtual students!First Lesson Free
First Lesson Free
Virtual Students: Students will sign on to their GoogleMeets lesson. The student will need a smartphone, tablet, or computer to attend.
Local Students: Students should be able to travel to Woodstock IL for in person lessons.
Oboe Lessons- The lesson length would be 30-60 minutes. Lesson books may be required depending on the level of the student.
Reed Making Lessons- The lesson length would be 30-60 minutes. A standard reed making kit would be required if not already purchased.
Oboe and Reed Making Lessons- The lesson length would be 60 minutes. Typically each lesson would be divided equally between reed making and playing.
Recommended Reed Making Tools
Knife Kit--Medium Handle: Oboe ReedKit - Edmund Nielsen Woodwinds
String: Thread FF Nylon 200 Yards - Edmund Nielsen Woodwinds
OR Squirrely Stash Thread: "FF" Nylon Thread – Squirrely Stash
Metric Ruler: 2 Pieces 6 Inch 15 cm Pocket Ruler Amazon.com
Sharpening Stone:Ultra Sharp Diamond Sharpening Stone - Fine 600 Grit
Tuner (any kind) Tuner Korg CA 1 - Edmund Nielsen Woodwinds
Cane (at least 10) Shaped Oboe Reed Cane
Staples (at least 5) Student Oboe Staple With Synthetic Cork
Blanks (optional) Oboe Reed Blank