I have a lifetime's experience of
teaching at every level,
having worked with very young musicians, oboe beginners,
NYO and college students, through to
professionals requesting consultations
in matters of
tone, style, instrument choice, tuning and adjustment,
along with every aspect of reed-making.
I have given extensive coaching, masterclasses, lectures and demonstrations for the British, International and Finnish Double Reed Societies, the NYO GB, at the R.A.M. London, the Sibelius Academy, Helsinki and in British Summer Schools.
Lessons or Consultations
for the Oboe, Cor Anglais and all other sizes
are offered
to help with every aspect of
Technique, Musicianship and Control.
Above all, I hope to offer
straightforward guidance that will assist you to develop
Your Own Personal Style.
Interrelated Reed and Oboe complications
can be quickly separated,
a rare skill that routinely solves
much unncecessary anguish.
Oboists of every level of experience are welcomed.
Please Email to arrange an advisory meeting or ongoing lessons.
35 Melodic Studies for Oboe or Saxophone
(published by Emerson Edition)
designed to Develop Control
and Expressive Playing
above mere technique,
enhanced by charming line drawings by
Maeve Calthorpe,
are well-loved inclusions in the
ABRSM Associated Board Syllabus, Grades 1-5