Oboe with Anahid G.

I am a freelance oboist and teacher in the Baltimore area. I currently perform with Concert Artists of Baltimore, the Mid-Atlantic Symphony, the Northeastern Pennsylvania Philharmonic, as well as several other regional ensembles. Previously to that, I spent three years as Co-Principal Oboe of a professional orchestra in Osaka, Japan. I have studied under leading oboists including Eugene Izotov (Principal Oboe, San Francisco Symphony), Alex Klein (Principal Oboist, Chicago Symphony Orchestra), and Robert Walters (English Horn, Cleveland Orchestra). I received my Master of Music degree in Oboe Performance from DePaul University, and my Bachelor of Music degree from the Oberlin Conservatory of Music. All of my students play on professionally handmade reeds crafted by myself, which gives them a huge advantage from the start. It can be very challenging to find comfortable reeds with a beautiful sound at a music store. I am able to adjust the reeds based on the student's skill level and preferences. I love working with students of all ages to improve their skills and confidence on the oboe. I am passionate about music education, and include some music theory and history into every lesson. Watching my students grow as musicians and as people is very rewarding for me!