About Your Coach
Ann Rosandich is a professional oboe and English horn performer, teacher, and reedmaker with over 45 years experience. She was appointed solo English horn/assistant principal oboe of the New Mexico Symphony at age 19. Additionally, she is a former member of the Albuquerque Chamber Orchestra and Orchestra of Indian Hill (Vista Philharmonic).
Ann made oboe reeds professionally for a leading American reedmaking company. She holds a BM and MM from Boston University.
She bases her book on her extensive experience as a teacher and performer. Her primary influences include John Mack, Laurence Thorstenberg, Ronald Roseman, Bert Lucarelli, Stuart Dunkel, Eric Barr, Stevens Hewitt, Ralph Gomberg.
Ann has performed with Alea III, Emmanuel Music, Boston Classical Orchestra, Pro Arte Chamber Orchestra, New Hampshire Symphony, Monadnock Music Festival, Manchester Chamber Players, and on WGBH-FM Radio, Morning Pro Musica, Off the Record. She has made guest chamber music appearances with Boston Symphony members on the Boston University Faculty Series including flutist Fenwick Smith, saxophonist Kenneth Radnofsky, David Leisner (guitar), and harpsichordist Mark Kroll.
Ann is the author, illustrator, and designer of the critically acclaimed books on oboe reedmaking, The Illustrated Encyclopedia Of Oboe Reedmaking: A Guide To The American School Of Oboe Reedmaking, Volumes 1 and 2. She published the Unified Index to Volumes 1 and 2 in 2026.
Going Beyond The Book
Many readers comment they are pleased to learn in a progressive manner from a well-illustrated guide that uses clear, detailed text. Frequently, student and professional oboists and reedmakers contact me about some aspect of their reeds that bothers them or they would like to improve.
I'm pleased to offer my coaching services to a wider audience looking to improve their reedmaking and playing skills.
Coaching Details
In each 60-minute coaching session, I will help you with your reedmaking and playing concerns including scraping, sharpening, tying, gouging, tone production, reed testing, etc.
For the optimal experience, I recommend you are able to photograph and record your reeds to share with me if necessary. A phone camera and recording feature are usually adequate for this. A document camera may also be useful to show me your reeds.
You may inform me of your needs and concerns upon sign-up so I will be prepared to assist you.
If You Have Any Questions Before Signing Up...
Please contact me via this form.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How does appointment scheduling work?
When you've completed purchasing you'll be able to login to your coaching account and can find out the next steps required to book a time for your appointment from there.
Is it possible to buy coaching more than once?
Certainly! You simply need to purchase coaching again and will be able to schedule another coaching session.
If I'm not happy with my purchase can I get a refund?
We do not offer refunds. You may reschedule your coaching session with 24 hours advance notice.