Student Teacher program
The Student Teacher 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 Student Teacher 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 Student Teacher from her studio. Both the student and the Student Teacher must be able to commit to regular weekly lessons and uphold the policies of the Student Teacher Program.
How much does it cost?
The lesson rate depends on the lesson length and the Student Teacher's experience level:
What are some of the benefits?
For students:
For Student Teachers:
Who can be part of the Student Teacher Program?
- Oboe students in their first year or two of playing
- High school students currently in Medisky Oboe Studio (read current teacher bios)
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 Student Teacher from her studio. Both the student and the Student Teacher must be able to commit to regular weekly lessons and uphold the policies of the Student Teacher Program.
How much does it cost?
The lesson rate depends on the lesson length and the Student Teacher'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 Student Teachers:
- 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
2018 Studio Recital: Laura & Student Teachers with their students