Louise Braithwaite
Regular one to one tuition on oboe and cor anglais
Want to make even, predictable progress?
Feel motivated by short and medium term goals?
Want to maintain a reliable embouchure?
Weekly or fortnightly tuition is for you.
Do get in touch.
North Worcestershire Location
My teaching room is easily accessed by car from the M5, M42 and M40.
By train, it's a five minute taxi trip from the local rail station with direct services to Birmingham New Street.
I'm a professional musician with over 30 years' teaching experience in private practice, state and independent schools, universities and music services. I'd love to hear from you.
My teaching style is encouraging, enjoyable and effective, and my students tell me they enjoy their lessons and leave feeling motivated.
Whatever your goal I can support you to reach your full potential. Or maybe you're experiencing a loss of motivation? Oboe Mojo gone awol? It can happen to any of us. I'll help you get back on track with refreshed enthusiasm. We'll set achievable goals together, use accessible and rewarding music, and check in regularly. You absolutely deserve to enjoy your music making and that's my primary aim for everyone.
I specialise in orchestral performance but can help with all kinds of individual and group playing. If you're a non-professional musician looking for support with something you're learning, I can help with technical and musical tricks of the trade, supporting you to build confidence and develop your skills.
My students and their families say....
"Thank you very much for meeting [Student C] and ourselves this evening. I think she summed you up as we walked across the road in two words, "She's awesome!" She felt very inspired by your whole approach to being an oboist and bringing in humour as well as talent. She would very much love to have lessons with you."
"Thank you for all your help and encouragement. I've really enjoyed learning the oboe with you- you're doing a great job at keeping the double-reed dying-breed alive! Thanks for helping me with my Grade 6. I hope to join an orchestra at uni."
"Louise- Many thanks for the lesson tonight. Many useful tips!"
"Thank you for teaching me this year and getting me through my Grade 1 exam!"
"Dear Louise,
We are so grateful for all you did for [Student K] through her lessons and especially for helping her achieve her grade exam. Since we moved to the area two years ago she has grown in confidence and ability generally, her time with you greatly contributing to this as she always looked forward to her lessons and respected what you taught her, taking great pride in her progress. From a parental point of view your weekly comments and exam preparation were much appreciated, and all your words of encouragement."
Safeguarding Children and Adults
Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly Criminal Records Bureau) Check
I hold a current DBS certificate and am registered to the DBS Update Service.
I am trained in the Safeguarding of Children and Young People.
Accessibility
I have training and extensive experience working with people who have learning differences including autism, dyslexia, dyspraxia, and with people living with hearing and visual impairment.
Reeds Reeds Reeds......
I make my own reeds from scratch and can help you with reed adjustment to optimise ease and enjoyment of playing, as well as your dynamic range, tone colour and intonation.
If you're interested in learning how to adjust bought reeds or to make your own reeds, I'll be pleased to help.
One of the very few student reed disasters I couldn't salvage....