Attending ConcertsAll students are told they have to participate in their school band and orchestra concerts as part of their grade. Miss the concert, get...
Instrument Care Info Congratulations on purchasing or renting an instrument for your child! You may be asking yourself: now what? It can be overwhelming to...
Practicing for Success, Part 2: What To PracticeYou finally convinced your child to sit down to practice, you have a schedule in place, but now what are they supposed to be practicing?...
Reeds Reeds Reeds...When I first started playing the oboe, I had no idea that salespeople didn't always have a firm grasp on the different types of reeds....
My, What a Big Oboe Sound You Have!Hey kids! How boring is it to work on tone? So so soooooooooooo boring.... (I'll add frustrating, horrifying, and did we already mention...
Practicing for Success, Part 1: How Long To Practice? "How Much Should My Child Practice?" Every year I get asked this same question, and my answer remains just as confusing as ever:...
2016-17 Lesson ScheduleWhat you need to know as the school year gets started: SCHEDULING School starts for LAUSD next week! Reserve your lesson time now to get...
Subscribe to This Blog!Happy Summer! A new feature on this website is a subscription option. Beginning in September 2016, I will discontinue publishing the...