Camille Wells

  • Location: New Zealand, New Zealand
  • Instrument/Speciality: Oboe

Hi! I'm Camille Wells, and I'm an American oboist based in Auckland, New Zealand. Since 2009, I've been Associate Principal Oboe of the Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra, and I've also maintained a busy musical life in the United States, performing as a guest principal oboe with the Los Angeles Philharmonic, the Buffalo Philharmonic, and the New Jersey Symphony, as well as the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra. I'm excited to perform with the Minnesota Orchestra in 2020.

 

Teaching oboe is one of my greatest passions. I have over a decade of experience sharing my knowledge of music, oboe technique, and reed-making with students of every level, from beginner through university and beyond. I was fortunate to have some of the world's best teachers: Boston Symphony principal oboist John Ferrillo, former Philadelphia Orchestra principal oboist Richard Woodhams, and Linda Strommen, formerly of the Metropolitan Opera, and I am grateful to share that musical lineage with my students.

 

If you would like to improve your oboe technique, deepen your musical knowledge and enhance your expression, develop more effective practice methods, become more confident in auditions, or hone your reed making skills, I would love to guide you.

 

Photo credit: Milena Parobczy

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30 Minute Lesson

A 30 minute oboe lesson.

  • USD $ 40.00
  • 30 mins

Reed-making Lesson

If you would like to improve your American-scrape reed making consistency, I can help you choose equipment, teach you how to use crow tests as well as playing and visual tests to diagnose and correct problems with your reeds. I can also demonstrate reed tying and scr... Read More

  • USD $ 60.00
  • 45 mins

Free Consultation

I'm happy to offer a free consultation to discuss your goals as an oboist and how I could help you achieve them.

  • USD $ 0.00
  • 30 mins

Preparing for an Audition

Auditioning is a skill that includes both mental and musical preparation. As a consistent finalist for principal oboe positions in top American orchestras, I can help you learn to prepare for audition success.

  • USD $ 80.00
  • 60 mins

Standard Oboe Lesson

Whether you're preparing for an AMEB or ABRSM exam, or learning standard oboe repertoire and etudes, I will help you develop the skills you need to bring your oboe playing to the next level.

  • USD $ 80.00
  • 60 mins