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About Mildred
Never forget that human beings have been making music since the dawn of time because the exhilaration that comes from singing, or banging, scraping, or blowing an instrument is something we all need. For example, Mildred’s singing is terrible – truly terrible – but she doesn’t care. Striving for perfection is all very well if you are facing an exam, but nothing can replace the fizzy buzz we experience when we are enjoying making a noise. It is for this reason that Mildred favours a holistic approach to teaching that focuses on building confidence and taking the fear out of music-making. Music should be fun! It should be joyous! Whatever your goals might be, Mildred will work closely with you to ensure that you are moving in the right direction and that you are enjoying yourself along the way.
Special interests
Mildred has a particular fondness for chamber music. She is one of the founding members of the Whiteknights Ensemble, a local chamber group which holds two concerts a year to raise money for local charities. Mildred has lived in Reading since 2009 and in that time has played with many of the local orchestras and concert bands. She also enjoys the challenge of the contemporary soundscape and is happy to experiment with different ways of making noises.
Booking lessons, practising and reeds
To get the most out of Mildred’s teaching, it is recommended that you book lessons no more than two weeks apart and that you practise as often as you can, even if only for ten minutes. Little and often is the key to success! Mildred makes her own reeds and is happy to supply them to students at a reduced cost.
What you can expect
When you book lessons with Mildred, she will contact you to discuss your specific interests and aspirations and how you’d like to proceed. Tell Mildred what you like about music, why you have chosen the oboe, what you feel like when playing, what you’d like to achieve, and what might be holding you back. You can expect to make lots of noise during the first lesson and Mildred will assess your needs and write notes for you to follow up on. For the initial meeting, you will need an oboe and one or two reeds if possible. You won’t need any inhibitions about music-making, so you can put those safely to one side.
Qualifications and availability
Mildred is an Associate of Trini...
Special interests
Mildred has a particular fondness for chamber music. She is one of the founding members of the Whiteknights Ensemble, a local chamber group which holds two concerts a year to raise money for local charities. Mildred has lived in Reading since 2009 and in that time has played with many of the local orchestras and concert bands. She also enjoys the challenge of the contemporary soundscape and is happy to experiment with different ways of making noises.
Booking lessons, practising and reeds
To get the most out of Mildred’s teaching, it is recommended that you book lessons no more than two weeks apart and that you practise as often as you can, even if only for ten minutes. Little and often is the key to success! Mildred makes her own reeds and is happy to supply them to students at a reduced cost.
What you can expect
When you book lessons with Mildred, she will contact you to discuss your specific interests and aspirations and how you’d like to proceed. Tell Mildred what you like about music, why you have chosen the oboe, what you feel like when playing, what you’d like to achieve, and what might be holding you back. You can expect to make lots of noise during the first lesson and Mildred will assess your needs and write notes for you to follow up on. For the initial meeting, you will need an oboe and one or two reeds if possible. You won’t need any inhibitions about music-making, so you can put those safely to one side.
Qualifications and availability
Mildred is an Associate of Trini...
