Geoffrey Johnson
- Royal Oak, MI 48067 (map)
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Geoffrey Johnson • Royal Oak, MI • $60 per hour
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I am an avid oboe and English horn teacher of all ages who has just moved to the area to play with Detroit Symphony Orchestra, and is building a private studio as well.
Originally from Houston, Tx, I have a master's degree in oboe performance from the Cleveland Institute of Music, where I studies with world renown oboist, John Mack. I teach both beginners as well as advanced students, and several of my students have gone on to win seats in Texas and Michigan All-State Bands and Orchestras, as well as win first divisions at Solo and Ensemble events, and scholarships.
I was accepted to several to several conservatories for my college studies, including the Juilliard School, Cleveland Institute of Music, and Mannes School of Music in NYC, and am very good at preparing students for college and scholarship auditions as well. I have reeds available for sale for both English horn and oboe, and teach reed-making classes as well. I also have extensive training in chamber music as well.
I have played with several of the top orchestras in the country, including a fellowship with Detroit Symphony (Detroit, Mi), a fellowship with Pittsburgh Symphony (Pittsburgh, Pa), Honolulu Symphony (Honolulu, Hi), New World Symphony (Miami, Fl), Sarasota Symphony (Sarasota, Fl), National Repertory Orchestra (Breckenridge, Co), and a two fellowship with Music Master's Orchestra in Tokyo, Japan. My primary teachers have been, John Mack (Cleveland Orchestra), Dr. Doris DeLoach (Baylor University), Elaine Douvas (Juilliard, NY Metropolitan Opera), Frank Rosenwein (Cleveland Orchestra).
I teach at my studio, which is centrally located in Downtown Royal Oak, everyday of the week, have flexible hours, and only charge $30/ half hour. My goal is not only to develop amazing oboists, but also make music fun and bring out a passion of music in my students as well!
I look forward to music making!
