Student Teacher Program

 ** For the health and safety of both students and teachers, all STP lessons will be conducted via Zoom for Fall 2021 **​
The Student Teacher Program offers lessons to oboists with less than 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?
  • 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?
Fill out New Student Form, 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 follow the Student Teacher Program policies.

How much does it cost?
Lessons are 30 minutes, and rates depend on Student Teacher experience. 
  • First year Student Teacher: $12 per lesson
  • Experienced Student Teacher: $15 per lesson
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What are some of the benefits?
For students
  • Learn from an experienced, advanced high school oboist
  • Get weekly personal attention and instruction
  • Affordable lessons
  • Access to Medisky Oboe Studio activities and classes, such as the annual spring studio recital
  • Help preparing for an audition to join Medisky Oboe Studio!

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​​
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2018 Studio Recital: Laura & Student Teachers with their students
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​Questions? Contact Laura!

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