$60

for 4 classes

Oboe Reed Making Camp - Learn How to Make Your Own Oboe Reeds

Completed by 4 learners

Ages 13-18

Live Group Course

In this 4-day camp, students will learn how to make their own oboe reeds.

Grace M - BMus, MM

Average rating:

5.0

Number of reviews:

(21 reviews)

Live video meetings

4x per week, 1 week

1-4 learners per class

45 min

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What's included

4 live meetings

3 in-class hours

Projects

2-4 hours per week. Students should practice the steps we've gone over in class.

Assessment

Students will be asked to share their progress throughout the class. This may include showing the class their work or asking/answering questions.

Class Experience

US Grade 9 - 12

Beginner Level

This 4-day camp is perfect for learners interested in making their own oboe reeds. In order to get the most out of this class, students should have at least 1 year of experience playing the oboe. They should also have a reed making kit, and feel comfortable using the tools in the kit, including a reed knife. Each day we'll work on a new step in the reed making process. Depending on the learner, they should have a playable reed by the end of the class. Information in class will be presented through the use of slides and live demonstration.

Learning Goals

By the end of the class, students should feel confident in the basic steps to create a reed.

Syllabus

4 Lessons

over 1 Week

Lesson 1:

Introduction and Tying a Reed

 We'll go over each tool we'll be using, what it's used for, and how to use it. We'll also go over the parts of the reed, how each part contributes to our overall sound, and the measurements we'll be using for each. We'll then go through how to tie a reed.

45 mins online live lesson

Lesson 2:

Tying a Reed (continued) and Rough Scraping

 We'll start with any questions about tying, and then go on to the next step of rough scraping the reed.

45 mins online live lesson

Lesson 3:

Rough Scraping (continued) and Finishing a Reed

 We'll start with any questions or concerns about the previous steps. We'll then clip open the reed and go through the steps needed to be able to play on the reed.

45 mins online live lesson

Lesson 4:

Review

 During this class, I'll repeat any of the steps requested and answer any questions. I'll also go around the class and double check each student's progress. Time permitting, we'll also go over sharpening the reed knife.

45 mins online live lesson

Other Details

Parental Guidance

Students will be using a sharp knife throughout the class. Parent should assess their student's readiness to handle sharp objects before joining the class. Parents may wish to be available during class to assist their student while using those objects.

Supply List

To get the most out of the class, learners should have a basic reed making kit, plus several pieces of shaped cane, and several staples. An example of a kit containing all the necessary supplies can be found here: https://www.mmimports.com/product/mmi-oboe-reed-making-kit/

Language of Instruction

English (Level: A2)

External Resources

Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.

Meet the teacher

Grace M - BMus, MM

Joined August, 2021

5.0

21reviews

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Teacher expertise and credentials

2 Degrees

Master's Degree in Music from California State University, Long Beach

Bachelor's Degree in Music from University of Hartford

I hold a Master's Degree in Oboe Performance from the Bob Cole Conservatory of music at California State University, Long Beach. At the Cole Conservatory I had the privilege of studying oboe and English horn with Carolyn Hove. My Bachelor's Degree, also in Oboe Performance, is from the Hartt School of Music of the University of Hartford in West Hartford, Connecticut. While there I studied with oboist Humbert Lucarelli.

I have extensive experience teaching private and group lessons, including lessons in Oboe, Piano, English Horn, Reed Making, and Music Theory. My students have gone on to win scholarships and place in honor orchestras across the country. I am also a current member of MTAC (Music Teacher's Association of California), and my students are eligible to complete their Certificate of Merit program.

Locally, I have performed with the Dana Point Symphony, Symphony Irvine, as well as other groups around Southern California. Previously, I was a long time member of the Cheshire Symphony.