My friend Eric just lost his wife to cancer.

He has mentioned to me numerous times about wanting to learn to play the oboe. His motivation and spirits are quite low and Im going to try and gets things moving for him with this instrument.

Any guidance for someone who has never played or owned an oboe? He`s in Westchester COunty NY

Many thanks!

Sorry to hear about your friend`s loss. He is fortunate to have a friend like you.

Your friend should get an oboe teacher to help him get started, and hopefully to continue with the study of the oboe.

Also, contact and visit Nora Post(Kingston, NY) to discuss selection of an oboe (new or used).

http://www.norapost.com/

Post this same request for info, on the Oboe BBoard.

http://test.woodwind.org/oboe/BBoard/list.html?f=10

Possibly someone on the boards can suggest some inspiring CDs featuring the oboe.

The following pdf file has some getting started info.

http://www.foxproducts.com/pg_oboe.pdf

Also, look at

http://www.public.asu.edu/~schuring/Oboe/oboeinfo.html

Bill