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Hi, I’m Sam—a professional woodwind player, composer, and music educator focused on helping students become expressive, well-rounded musicians. I specialize in saxophone and oboe, and also teach clarinet, flute, and bassoon. As a working multi-instrumentalist, I perform in a variety of settings including pit orchestras and jazz groups, and I bring that real-world experience into…

I have been teaching for over 25 years and I have studied with Frank Kocman (student of Nilo Hovey), Larry Allen (student of Robert Bloom & Humbert Lucarelli), Hollis Ulaky (Principal Oboist of Charlotte Symphony Orchestra), and Amanda Hardy (Principal Oboist of Portland Symphony Orchestra- student of John Ferrillo).

I’m a Venezuelan-American oboist currently pursuing my master’s degree at the Manhattan School of Music on a full scholarship by the Latin Grammy Cultural Foundation, where I study with Sherry Sylar of the New York Philharmonic. I previously earned my bachelor’s degree from the Peabody Institute on the Excellence in Music Leadership scholarship.

Luca Ortolani is a Canadian oboist recognized for his thoughtful musicianship and versatility across solo, orchestral, and chamber settings. He has performed with ensembles including the National Arts Centre Orchestra, the Kentucky Symphony Orchestra, the Music Academy of the West Festival Orchestra, the Tianjin Symposium Festival Orchestra, the National Youth Orchestra of Canada,…

Take lessons with an experience music educator and active performing musician! Hello! I have a passion for teaching and performing on all woodwinds and can help you enjoy learning your chosen woodwind instrument. I am a Cleveland, OH native and passionate educator with over 20 years of professional experience performing in pit orchestras for musical theater, orchestras, and church…

Ashley has a decade's experience teaching oboe to age levels from 5th grade through college, mostly in the competitive north Dallas area, where her students have been successful at region and all-state auditions and at state solo and ensemble contests.