I run an adult learners' orchestra and I've just heard that an oboist who only joined it this term will be moving next week to the Bridport/Dorchester area of Dorset. She's still at quite an elementary stage on the oboe and very much wants to find a teacher quickly, especially as she will have more time to practise once she has moved. She has really enjoyed her brief introduction to orchestral playing, so she's also hoping that there may be an appropriate orchestra (or perhaps band) that she could join.

If you can help her please let me know - I have an email link from my profile page. She's expecting to be out of email contact for a while but I'll be able to get in touch by phone. I've already suggested checking the excellent Amateur Orchestras' Web site. Even if the orchestras listed aren't appropriate for her they may be able to help with local contacts.

Here is the link to a one teacher, an Oboe specialist..Dorset
BA + webcam
Home Phone: 01458 860006
Instruments: OBOE, reedmaking and PEAK PERFORMANCE CONSULTATIONS see comprehensive website for all further details: www.OpenAcademy.info
Ability Levels: Intermediate to Advanced
Qualifications: Sien Vallis-Davies PhD
Former principal LPO and international soloist. All CDs on Amazon.co.uk, concert films on YOUTUBE
Fee (120 minutes): £87.00
Notes: Sien welcomes all keen students are interested in a new perspective and fast technical improvement. Do see website www,OpenAcademy.info for free advice, articles and full information


I have a feeling that they may be a little advanced and I dont know them so cannot comment..but an hour a month or fortnightly would be do-able ...I will ask some pro players I know maybe they can advise..they know most of the teachers and players..

Thanks very much. I've passed on the information you gave.

Try Gillian Tybjerg... she'll be the only Tybjerg in the phone book, and teaches for DMS. She got me to uni, and through my grade 8. Lovely lady.
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Dr Vallis-Davies is an absolutely top class player and professor...I just want to say this to anyone interested in learning with her. She's extremely friendly with a huge amount of expertise in all aspects of oboe playing and also fascinating peak performance techniques. I benefited from her insightful approach all the way from my Grade 7 through to professional work. Do give her a call - you'll find that despite her intenational reputation she's very approachable, and will bend over backwards to help you! Just Google her name and you'll find all there is to know I'm sure. Good luck. from Barbara

omg! In the south west youth orchestra she did half the the woodwind sectionals. the clarinet/flute parts were much more difficult than the oboe part so most of it was clarinets/flutes but I thought it was good.