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Re: teacher...

Author: sylvangale
Date: 2008-01-19 07:59

By yourself without a teacher you can definitely learn the oboe, play it in tune, and sound quite oboey even with a bad embouchure.

It would be easier with a teacher to guide you. When I finally took lessons I not only had to correct embouchure, but hand position, fingerings, style/vibrato, breathing, etc. It was very educational to say the least!

If you decide to go for it find a source of reputable handmade reeds:
http://reedreviews.net/

With whatever maker you try start with their softest strength and let the maker you know you're just starting. After you are comfortable and play around with different strengths, do explore other makers. You want reeds that play well with little to no "break in" that will last a couple of weeks for general everyday playing (& sanity). You should be able to find a maker that makes reeds that are not to soft, not to hard, but "just right".

As you practice more oboe will become easier. Every day you skip practicing the worse it will be when you revisit. If you find you cannot avoid biting at first you can put thin paper like cigarette paper or hair dresser wrapper paper and fold over your teeth.

Best of luck!

♫ Stephen K.

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