Teacher-in-training program
New for Summer 2017!
The Teacher-in-Training Program offers lessons to beginning oboists with 1-2 years playing experience, while giving advanced high school students the opportunity to develop teaching skills.
Who can be part of the Teacher-in-Training Program?
How does it work?
If you're an oboist in your first year or two of playing, fill out the form below, and Laura will match you with a Teacher Trainee (TT) from her studio. Both the student and the TT must be able to commit to regular weekly lessons and uphold the policies of the TT Program.
How much does it cost?
The lesson rate depends on the lesson length and the TT's experience level:
What are some of the benefits?
For students:
For Teachers-in-Training:
The Teacher-in-Training Program offers lessons to beginning oboists with 1-2 years playing experience, while giving advanced high school students the opportunity to develop teaching skills.
Who can be part of the Teacher-in-Training Program?
- Oboe students in their first year or two of playing
- High school students currently in Medisky Oboe Studio
How does it work?
If you're an oboist in your first year or two of playing, fill out the form below, and Laura will match you with a Teacher Trainee (TT) from her studio. Both the student and the TT must be able to commit to regular weekly lessons and uphold the policies of the TT Program.
How much does it cost?
The lesson rate depends on the lesson length and the TT's experience level:
- 20 minute lessons: $8-10
- 30 minute lessons: $12-15
What are some of the benefits?
For students:
- Learn from an experienced, advanced high school oboist
- Get weekly personal attention and instruction
- Affordable lessons
- Help with preparing for an audition to join Medisky Oboe Studio
- Have access to Medisky Oboe Studio Activities and classes (such as the annual spring studio recital)
For Teachers-in-Training:
- Develop communication skills & organizational skills
- Gain experience as a mentor
- Learn how to structure private oboe lessons
- Develop pedagogical skills, such as how to:
- Verbally articulate the fundamentals of oboe playing
- Monitor progress and motivate young musicians
- Make appropriate assignments and set reasonable expectations
