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Experienced Music Instructor - Oboe, Piano, and Music Theory
Grace M.

1,697 hours tutoring

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Hourly Rate: $60
Response time: 48 minutes

About Grace


Bio

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...

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 Piano, English Horn and reed making. My students have gone on to win scholarships and place in honor orchestras. Currently, my students hold the top spots in nTyme's (North Torrance Youth Musicians Ensemble) Chamber Orchestra.

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.

Whether you choose to take lessons online or in your home, I strive to make each lesson engaging, informative, and fun! Students are expected to practice between lessons and come to lessons prepared with their instrument and music. I also encourage students to bring any music that they're interested in learning to their lessons.

Oboe:
I start my oboe students off using the Rubank Oboe Method. It provides them with a solid foundation of scales and rhythmic patterns, while also incorporating folk songs and duets for lyrical study. As the student progresses, other method books will be recommended based on the student's interests and level. Solo repertoire is also assigned based on student's level of playing. Students are also encouraged to bring their school music to lessons for review and also to seek out music that interests them.

Piano:
For my piano students I use the Piano Adventures series of lesson books. At each level they incorporate scales, etudes, music reading music theory, and rhythmic exercises to ensure the student has a solid musical foundation that they can apply to any other instrument


Education

University of Hartford
Music Performance
California State University, Long Beach
Masters

Policies

  • Hourly Rate: $60
  • Rate details: Cancellation or no show with less than 24hrs notice will be charged a cancellation fee equal to the lesson fee
  • Lesson cancellation: 24 hours notice required
  • Background check passed on 8/23/2021

  • Your first lesson is backed by our Good Fit Guarantee

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Oboe

Oboe

I have a bachelor's and master's in oboe performance. I've been providing private lessons for over 10 years. My students have gone on to win scholarships and place in honor orchestras. I enjoy working with students of all ages and abilities. Lessons in English Horn and Reed making also available.
Piano

Piano

I have a bachelor's and master's in music performance. I've been providing music lessons for 8 years. I specialize in helping beginning piano students gain a firm musical foundation, focusing on technique, rhythm, and music theory.
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Reviews

Kind, knowledgeable, resourceful teacher.

Grace is simply the best! She is very patient and kind. She works with the teaching materials I have on hand. She helps me find resources for reed making supplies and even though I'm a slow learner, she helped me start playing on my own reeds in less than 5 lessons. She gives relevant, constructive criticism and encouragement at the same time - I was lucky to find her.

Brenda, 24 lessons with Grace

Knowledgeable and skilled tutor

Grace is wonderful. During the first lesson, she assessed my son’s goals and his current level of ability. She guided him in understanding his instrument more and recommended a reed based on his level of skill and the sound he was making with his instrument. Most importantly, he felt comfortable with her. I am so excited to see how he progresses. We are so happy we found Grace.

Linda, 5 lessons with Grace

We've Been Working Together for Almost a Year

I really enjoy my time with Grace. We have been working together for approximately 1 year. I highly recommend her for beginner-intermediate level piano players.

Annmarie, 186 lessons with Grace

patient

Grace is such of professional and well prepared piano teacher she is Very patient and I highly recommend!My son really enjoyed the piano lessons with Grace and learned a lot !

Vanessa, 65 lessons with Grace

Excellent

My son loved having Grace as his tutor. She helped him enjoy playing the oboe. He said he would give her an 11 out of 10. He continued to practice after lesson and was inspired. Grace is very knowledgeable, patient and kind.

Nick , 26 lessons with Grace

Great teacher

Grace M was wonderful with my daughter. She listened to her and gave constructive feedback and tips on how to improve. We are looking forward to the next lesson.

John, 16 lessons with Grace

Good teaching skills

Great tutor. On time and flexible. Excellent communication as well. My daughter likes her teaching skills. Techniques are good.

Nagesh, 237 lessons with Grace

Great first lesson

My daughter is new to Oboe in school band. She has never played an instrument before. Grace taught her four new notes and even a song in 30 minutes! Now we have more to work with than just school notes.

Amy, 23 lessons with Grace

Knowledgeable and Encouraging

Grace is teaching me beginners oboe lessons. This is my first experience with online music lessons and it was great. We worked on some techniques and she was very encouraging and knowledgeable. I am looking forward to our weekly lessons.

Francesca, 531 lessons with Grace

Nice and patient.

My brother is just learning to read music but she was very patient with him and tried her best to help him out. Oboe is such a hard instrument but she makes it easier for him to learn!

Timothy, 22 lessons with Grace
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