Abstract
American-style oboe playing has developed for nearly a century, shaped by the contributions of three generations of musicians, and has become the mainstream style among oboists in the United States. However, over time, the development of the American oboe tradition has gradually shown a trend of increasing uniformity and decreasing diversity. Problems resulting from this kind of standardization, such as overly similar performance styles and a lack of innovation in musical expression among performers, have gradually become apparent in commercial performances related to the American oboe. To explore possible solutions to this issue, this paper attempts draws on the “foundation–pyramid principle” thinking model commonly used in the consulting industry and combine it with the needs and challenges faced by contemporary students of the American oboe. On this basis, a new practice framework is proposed. This framework aims to use analytical methods to preserve the possibility of diverse performance styles in students’ daily practice, while simultaneously enhancing the sense of purpose in their practice, improving practice efficiency, and increasing students’ confidence in performance.