Keslie Pharis is Visiting Lecturer of Oboe at the University of Idaho Lionel Hampton School of Music. She was previously the Oboe Instructor at the University of Wisconsin–La Crosse and Lecturer of Oboe and Music Business at the University of Wisconsin–Madison. She has a range of teaching experience including courses in oboe, reed making, music business, aural skills, world music, and woodwind techniques.

I am currently accepting students from the Moscow, ID area into my private studio, or students in other locations for Zoom instruction. I also offer reed making lessons and workshops.

I work with students to hone the following:

• hand position
• use of air and support
• embouchure
• articulation
• vibrato

Enhancing control of the instrument through the above technical skills allows for more complete musicianship with further development of phrasing, musical architecture, style, and character. As a teacher, I help students overcome technical hindrances to their artistry, allowing them to fully sing through the instrument and develop their personal musical voice.

Upon request, I am happy to provide copies of my teaching philosophy and studio/lesson policy.