My students range in age from eight to seventy-six, beginner to advanced. Most of them are students from fourth grade through high school. Over the years, many of them have done exceptionally well at NYSSMA auditions with a large number participating at SCMEA festivals, ten going to All State, and one of them playing principal in All Eastern Band. Currently, some of my students are playing in the Julliard pre-college program, the New York Youth Symphony, the Metropolitan Youth Orchestra and the Gemini Youth Symphony. One of my former students played principal oboe in the Long Island Youth Orchestra last year and another recently finished his degree in oboe performance at Eastman.

I appreciate the quality of students that show up for lessons. I feel that there's something about the unique nature of the oboe that tends to attract students of exceptional ability and intelligence. I find that most of them have a special connection with the instrument and a strong motivation to learn and improve their playing. Parents are also happy to hear that the oboe, with its reputation as a challenging instrument, may help their child get a scholarship to college.

Because of my teaching ability and extensive experience, I am able to offer highly effective solutions to the challenges of oboe playing, such as embouchure, breath support and reeds. Students typically learn to play with a beautiful sound, develop a complete, effective technique, and feel at ease while performing. I am happy to be involved with such inspiring work. It's really uplifting and meaningful to hear students improve and play beautifully; it's a gift for the world.

I offer private instruction at my studio in Stony Brook, NY. To contact me about oboe lessons, you can reach me at 631-689-3415 or by email.