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Learn to play the oboe with a beautiful sound, a complete, effective technique, and feelings of ease, freedom, and fulfillment.

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Oboe Lessons

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beautiful sound

Learn to play the oboe with a beautiful sound, a complete, effective technique, and feelings of ease, freedom, and fulfillment.

full potential

Take lessons from an experienced, highly skilled teacher who will help you develop your unique quality and full potential as an oboist and musician.

get prepared

Be exceptionally well prepared for state festivals, youth orchestra, school band, and college auditions.

appreciate

Enjoy the sound of beautiful oboe music at a concert, wedding, or other special occasion.

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About Terry Keevil

about terry keevil

I am a professional oboist who performs with the North Shore Pro Musica, the Phoenix Trio and the South Fork Chamber Orchestra. I’ve recorded with Grammy award winning cellist David Darling on the oboe, English horn and duduk, and can be heard on the CDs “In Tune” and “Balance”, released by the Relaxation Company. I have also released a CD of my own music titled “Duduk Creations”, which is available on Amazon and CD baby.

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INTRODUCTORY

This is a 1-hour session for beginner, intermediate, and advanced students looking for tips to improve their playing.
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5 SESSIONS

You get 5, 1-hour sessions. This is great for beginner and intermediate students looking to improve their playing and practicing habits.This set is only available for new students taking weekly lessons.
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10 SESSIONS

You get 10, 1-hour sessions. This is great for beginner, intermediate, and advanced students looking to improve their playing and practicing habits.This series is only available for new students taking weekly lessons.
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oboe tips

how to play one sound

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Sit or stand tall and balanced.

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Bring the oboe up to you.
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Place the reed halfway up the red part of your lower lip.
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Relax the eyes, face, shoulders, and on down through your entire body, as if you are disappearing.
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Imagine a huge sphere without contours, with your body at the center.
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Breathe easily through your mouth and feel that the entire sphere is filled with breath.
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Form the embouchure by rolling your lips over your teeth, bringing the corners of your mouth way in, and feeling a large space inside your mouth.
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Touch the tip of the reed with the tip of your tongue.
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Say “too” to begin the note.
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Feel the sound vibrating throughout the entire sphere.
Oboe Instruction Tips