Masterclasses and Presentations
I have done many presentations and masterclasses on a variety of subjects. I am available to share my discoveries with you and your students.
These include:
- A Tabuteau Refresher: A review of the life of Marcel Tabuteau with emphasis on phrasing, with audience participation.
- Outside the Bachs: Oboists who have made their marks outside of the classical world.
- Circular Breathing Demystified: A primer on circular breathing, with audience participation.
- Get Off The Page: Allowing yourself to play without written music with audience participation.
- From Amadeus to Zappa: The Curious Life of Nicolas Slonimsky. A historical overview of his contributions to 20th-century music.
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A Tabuteau Refresher
A chronological look at the life of Marcel Tabuteau with emphasis on his teaching of phrasing.
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The Curious Life of Nicolas Slonimsky
Who was this guy who influenced everyone from Coltrane to Zappa, and put Ives and Varèse on the map?
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Circular Breathing Demystified
Circular breathing was historically a technique used by oboists. It's really not so difficult!