For My Oboe Students
What does it take to be an oboist?  Being prepared and on time.  Not quitting.  Taking responsibility.  ("you play the way you play today"*)  Doing your best.   Taking risks.  Having fun. Finding ways to acheive your potential.  Community effort.  Check here for informational updates, places to find your oboe reeds, accessories and other news.

For My Private Oboe Students
What does it take to be an oboist?  Being prepared and on time.  Not quitting.  Taking responsibility.  ("you play the way you play today"*)  Doing your best.   Taking risks.  Having fun. Finding ways to acheive your potential.  Community effort.  Check here for informational updates, places to find your oboe reeds, accessories and other news.

Learning the oboe
Sadly, there are no shortcuts, but with a good teacher and the right equipment you will advance, some further and faster than others.   Here are the books and recommendations I have found most useful.  But again, if you don't think you know what you are doing, ask a qualified teacher.