Hello fellow oboists, this is a pretty general thread, but I have been playing the oboe 3 months now, im in 6th grade, ive been taking private lessons since day one, and I'm just wondering, any tips or advice here? I also play piano, been playing that for over 3 years, so I know my note names

Thanks!
~Jacoboe

who do you take private lessons with

Are you asking for his name?...hes a professional oboist, and a college student (lol) but I just don't know what you're asking me.

well yeah i would ask what the instructors name is.. i take lessons with holly white:] shes like one of the best teachers for oboe i've heard

idk if your teacher told u this, but my oboe teacher told me to soak my reeds in water for a short time. it helps the reeds to last longer. hope i can help!

After you become more mature start thinking about making your own reeds. Most people start in their late high school years and this becomes a really big pain for most. Many people, however, do start in 6,7,or 8th grade. As long as you can keep track of your equipment, you can keep tension on thread, and you can keep your reeds in a safe place, your on your way!

hey!
I am sorta s beginner oboist 2, but I've been playing for 6 months instead of 3.

Here are a few tips my oboe teacher has told me:

If ur reeds are tight when you put them in use a little moisture from the side of your mouth, never use corkgrease, because it can clog where u put the reed

And to get the tight reeds out, wiggle them like you would a lose tooth. It really works!

Well, theres some tips from one beginner oboist to another!

I used to take lessons from Gary Stroupe but now I take them from Melanie Leaman and they are both very good. Yes I did know to soak your reeds in water, no I am not going to try to make my own reeds anytime soon, and I did not know anything of what the person above me said. (there's my large amount of answers crammed into a sentence) Thanks for all your help fellow oboists!

PS: I have now been playing for 4 1/3 months now...still a newbie!

4 1/3 months goes by real fast doesn't it? ive been playing for almost 4 years. it went by so fast, and i can't tell you how much i've learned from my private teacher and myself :].

count yourself lucky that you have someone to teach you :] I have been playing for 5 years, and I'm completely self taught. Basically, I was handed a reed, an oboe, and a beginner book and told 'good luck'. Well, 5 years (and 7 directors, might I add) later, I'm doing pretty good ^_^ So just try your hardest and know that if you're truly dedicated, it can be an amazing journey. Good luck!

The best advice I can offer (if you are at a normal level for 3-month beginner; I wasn't, I was way above) is this: concentrate on learning fingerings and building technique, and then start considering learning to make your own reeds.
I used to take from Barbara Taylor: I still take piano from her, but now I take from Lisa Sayre, who's one of the best teachers for my area.

Hey,

I have been playin for just about 3 years now, and i am a sophomore in highschool. I have been fortunate enough to acquire Matt Sullivan as my teacher(look him up you have to.) I also play in a college band as second oboist. not bad for 3 years

Some tips are that let your vibrato develop don't force one out, it will just sound bad. Play as though your being lifted up from the top of your head. feel as light as you can and keep your shoulders down. Dont be afraid to be passionate about the music you are playing just do what you have to to play your best

Hey,

Thanks! Amazing how much better you sound when you really passionate! Thanks everyone!

Jacoboe

Ok everyone, i have been using emerald mediums scraped by my private tutor, except I accidentaly jabbed it into my tooth and it cracked. So I went to the store to buy a new one, and all they had were Garnier French-cut reeds. When I tried to play the reed was VERY loud and squeaky, there was literally almost no cane on it. So I went on www.wwbw.com and looked around for reeds, Marlin Lescher is only for experienced people though, and so I found a Fox Medium. People said it would be ok for all experiences. So tell me what YOU think.

fox medium.. i haven't had some good times with them. i always used medium easy -- my mediums were always too open for some reason?