Oboe Lessons
Available Locations:
Online
Levels taught:
BeginnerAbout Tina D.
Hello!
I've been teaching private lessons for over 15 years. I was a high school music teacher & band director in the Philadelphia area for 7 years, and I now live in Miami, FL where I am working on a doctoral degree in conducting. I also work as a freelance musician. I'm looking forward to making music with you!
Your lesson specifics are up to you! If you know what you want to learn, I'll help get you there. If you don't know where to start, I can lead you through the fundamentals and help you set goals.
I like to keep things positive in music lessons. Music is, after all, for fun and enjoyment! I like to blend teaching technique and musicianship, while keeping things fun.
If you're a beginner, we'll get started with all the fundamentals you need to begin making music. If you've been playing for a while, I'll help you perfect things you've been working on, expand your musical experience, and help you reach your fullest potential as a musician.
Online lessons are a wonderful option! I am flexible with scheduling and allow changes up to 24-hours before a scheduled lesson. My home studio has chairs, music stand, and areas for parents to sit in on lessons. Garage band is available for recording. Students need an instrument and books.
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Speaks English, Italian -
Teaches students 5 and up -
Teaching since 2004
Reviews (43)
she helped me
it was fun & she helped me until i did it right, witch was a while!
it was fun
Tina has provided our daughter 11 year old daughter with outstanding lessons as a beginning trumpet player this past summer! Not only was our daughter able to skip beginning band and be placed into the more advance concert band with the 1st trumpets, she received an invite from her well known director of bands to participate in the school’s Big Band. Our daughter is quickly improving on her playing skills.
Tina will always be remembered as the primary influence behind her aspirations to play the trumpet the right way!
My daughter loved it.
calm and relaxed fun and funny all while I learn all about my saxophone
The trumpet lesson was arranged for my daughter. She felt very comfortable with Tina on the first day. She learned very helpful tips on correctly blowing the instrument to get a better sound. My daughter is already look forward to the next session! Thank you Tina!
Show MoreGreat first lesson! Look forward to many more
Best teacher ever. Very patient.
She is great teacher. I can't wait next class !
My daughter loves Tina and says she’s helping her so much!
She was so great working with my pre-teen daughter. She was so good at answering my daughters French Horn questions and with finding those areas that she needed added help. I love her personality and can tell this will be a great fit for my daughter
Tina is very nice and patient with my 9 y/o daughter
Tina is an amaziNguyen and patient teacher! My son has loved every minute of having her as a teacher!
I learned a lot. It was ice to see someone enjoy playing the ukulele.
Tina is an excellent instructor, she is very knowledgeable and professional.
Tina is an excellent instructor, she is very knowledgeable and professional.
Excellent teacher...She made me feel comfortable as a old beginner...Explains things well, would definitely recommend her to others!!
Best instructor ever very patient very clear in institutions excellent teacher
Tina is great. She takes all the time needed to help me understand. She's very kind and patient.
She's very nice, easy to understand what she taught as a beginner, I enjoyed the first lesson with her.
My first lesson with Tina was exactly what I was hoping it would be: informative, helpful, and encouraging. Tina seems to be very approachable and talented and knowledgeable as a musician.
Very patient and engaging with my son. Definitely great at helping him understand his trumpet.
Tina is knowledgeable, patient and encouraging - everything you could hope for in a tutor/teacher. I plan to continue taking lessons through this entire year. I have made continued progress with every lesson. I highly recommend Tina if you are looking for an excellent, top tier tutor/teacher.
Show MoreTina is great in every aspect!
Tina has been terrific with my 10 year old daughter. Wealth of knowledge and vast experience. Highly recommend.
First lesson went well!
First lesson went well!
First skype lesson shed the lights on something I have not understood for 13 years. How to hold the mouthpiece right. I mean in a right way.
She is a great teacher! Very easy to learn from! Thank you.
great music teacher
we have been extremely pleased with the instruction our son has received. Tina is an excellent teacher and very patient with our son. we recommend her highly
Student
Tina is great and I would recommend her to anyone.She gets the job done.I just played in public and was well recieved.
Tina has given me a great start and I would highly recommend her. She was patient, encouraging and motivating. We are only discontinuing our lessons because she is moving out of town.
Experience
Band Director/Music Teacher
Aug 2011 - Jun 2018Ridley High School
I taught high school concert band and marching band, as well as music theory and other general music subjects.
Clarinet Teacher
Jan 2008 - Dec 2009Nelly Berman Music School
I taught private clarinet lessons at this music school.
Education
Doctor of Musical Arts
Jul 2018 - PresentUniversity of Miami
Masters of Music
Sep 2014 - May 2018Wind Conducting
Bachelor of Music, Music Education
Sep 2006 - May 2010Temple University
Languages
English
Fluent / Native Proficiency
Italian
Limited Proficiency
Certifications
Music, K-12
May 2010Temple University