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WOODWIND LESSONS IN LINCOLN, CA · ALL AGES

Pick your reed.
Find your sound.

Private lessons for flute, clarinet, saxophone, oboe, and bassoon. From first notes to school band audition prep to Certificate of Merit — we’ll match you with the woodwind specialist who fits.

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INSTRUMENTS TAUGHT

School Band

AUDITION COACHING

All Ages

BEGINNER TO PRO

1:1

PRIVATE LESSONS

Free

FIRST LESSON

INSTRUMENTS WE TEACH

One studio.
Every woodwind.

Each woodwind has its own personality, fingerings, and embouchure. Tell us which instrument you want to play and we’ll match you with the teacher who specializes in it.

Flute

The gateway woodwind. No reed to fuss with, beautiful tone, and perfect for school band, orchestra, or solo repertoire from Mozart to modern. Great first woodwind for younger students.

Saxophone

Alto, tenor, baritone, and soprano. The signature voice of jazz and a staple of school marching and concert bands. Strong crossover for guitar or piano players who already read music.

Bassoon

The big sibling of the double reeds. Distinctive tone, in-demand for orchestras and ensembles, and a fast track to leadership chairs because so few students play it.

Clarinet

Versatile across classical, jazz, and concert band. Master the embouchure and you can play in nearly any musical setting — symphony, marching band, jazz combo, or pit orchestra.

Oboe

Demanding but rewarding. Every orchestra needs an oboist, and most schools have shortages — making oboe a strategic instrument for college auditions and scholarships.

Switching Woodwinds

Already play one woodwind and want to add another? Many serious players double on multiple instruments — we’ll help you transfer your foundation efficiently.

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WHAT YOU'LL LEARN

Tone, technique,
and musicianship.

Woodwind playing is built on the breath. Every lesson at Tamraloo starts with the fundamentals that make every other skill possible: embouchure, air support, posture, and a clean, characteristic tone.

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From there, lessons build to articulation, scales, etudes, and real repertoire — whether you’re prepping for first chair, jury exams, or just want to sound like the player in your head.

●   Embouchure, breath support, and posture

●   Tone production and characteristic sound

●   Articulation, finger technique, and scales

●   Sight-reading and music theory in every lesson

●   School band audition prep & honor band repertoire

●   Certificate of Merit & competition coaching

INVESTMENT

Private woodwind lessons.

Month-to-month. No long-term contracts. Every new student starts with a free first lesson.

$175/mo

PRIVATE WOODWIND (30 MINT WEEKLY)

45-minute and 60-minute sessions available for advanced students. Charter school funds accepted. Instrument rental and reed recommendations available through the studio.

OUR WOODWIND TEAM

Specialists for every instrument.

Tamraloo’s woodwind faculty is led by Peter Chatterjee, an active performer and educator. Each teacher specializes in their primary instrument so students get genuine expertise — not a generalist trying to cover everything.

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Peter leads the woodwind program at Tamraloo Studios. An active performer, composer, and educator, Peter brings deep expertise in oboe and broad woodwind musicianship to every lesson. Students benefit from his focus on healthy tone production, solid fundamentals, and real performance preparation. Learn more at peterchatterjeemusic.com.

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Kaden Dayog

Principal bassoon with the Placer County Youth Orchestra. Kaden is a multi-instrumentalist who also plays viola and teaches clarinet. His broad orchestral experience — including conducting — gives students a complete picture of how their instrument fits into the larger musical conversation.

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Rose is a lifelong musician with a special love for the flute. With years of experience performing in a variety of musical ensembles, she brings both skill and joy to every lesson. She adores helping students discover their sound, build confidence, and find the magic in making music together.

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Sam teaches saxophone and trombone with a focus on tone, technique, and the joy of ensemble playing. An active performer himself, Sam brings real-world experience into lessons and helps students develop the kind of musicianship that translates to jazz band, concert band, and beyond.

HOW IT WORKS

Simple to start.
Easy to stick with.

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Free First Lesson

Book a no-cost first lesson. We match you with the teacher who specializes in your instrument and your goals.

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Your teacher gives you a practice notebook and a weekly goal. Target is five days a week at 30 minutes.​

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Weekly 1:1

30-minute private lessons each week at a consistent time. 45 and 60-minute options for advancing students.

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Recitals, showcases, school band auditions, and competitions. Performance opportunities are optional but always available.

HOW IT WORKS

Round out your musicianship.

Many woodwind students also study piano (the universal music-reading instrument) or strings (great for orchestra players). Adding a complementary skill makes you a stronger, more versatile musician.

COMMON QUESTIONS

Woodwind FAQs

Your free first lesson is waiting.

Book a no-cost woodwind lesson and meet your teacher. No commitment, no pressure — just music.

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