Interested in Taking Bassoon Lessons?
I work weekly with bassoonists of all ages from various backgrounds from beginner players to aspiring
professionals. I am available for lessons in person if you live in Central Illinois. If you live farther
away, I also offer lessons via Skype!
If you are interested in lessons, please do not hesitate to email me!
professionals. I am available for lessons in person if you live in Central Illinois. If you live farther
away, I also offer lessons via Skype!
If you are interested in lessons, please do not hesitate to email me!
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Teaching Philosophy
Whenever a student comes to me for their lesson, I recognize that they and every other
student are coming from their own unique musical background with varying level of experience.
My goal as their teacher is for them to discover their own artistic voice and for me to guide them
as a caring, insightful, and positive mentor. I have studied with numerous professionals who’ve
given me various perspectives and a wide variety of ideas which I can share with my students in
any scenario. By focusing on core fundamentals such as technique, artistry, tone, projection,
intonation, and reed making, we will perfect or improve the student’s areas while challenging them
to think critically as we explore the vast repertoire for the bassoon. All of this is important so that
my students can leave confidently and prepared. Whether it’s in a professional ensemble, the
classroom, or elsewhere, my students will be able to convey their own musical ideas orally and
through their instrument.
student are coming from their own unique musical background with varying level of experience.
My goal as their teacher is for them to discover their own artistic voice and for me to guide them
as a caring, insightful, and positive mentor. I have studied with numerous professionals who’ve
given me various perspectives and a wide variety of ideas which I can share with my students in
any scenario. By focusing on core fundamentals such as technique, artistry, tone, projection,
intonation, and reed making, we will perfect or improve the student’s areas while challenging them
to think critically as we explore the vast repertoire for the bassoon. All of this is important so that
my students can leave confidently and prepared. Whether it’s in a professional ensemble, the
classroom, or elsewhere, my students will be able to convey their own musical ideas orally and
through their instrument.
Studio Policies
- Lessons are paid for at monthly rates. If a student wishes to cancel lessons, they will be
refunded their remaining balance. Payment is due at the first lesson of each month. - Lessons are scheduled to meet at the same time once per week. If a student is unable to
make their lesson, it is their responsibility to contact me to reschedule before their initial
lesson time. If a student needs to cancel a lesson for that week, it is their responsibility
to contact me at least 24 hours in advance. - Any missed lessons or failures to reschedule will be unable to make up that lesson.
- Students should arrive on time and prepared.
- Any students that begin taking lessons are at a fixed rate. If my rates go up, students
remain at the rates at which they joined. If a student cancels lessons indefinitely and
then wants to resume lessons, they will be charged the current rate. - Students are responsible for paying for their own materials such as method books,
sheet music, etc
Required Materials at Lessons:
Bassoon, Reeds, Tuner, Metronome, Pencil, and any other learning materials necessary.
Resources for Students
Trevco-Varner Music
My go-to website for purchasing bassoon music and method books
Clark Reeds
Looking for great professional reeds? I recommend Dr. Dale Clark!
International Music Score Library Project
Fagotizm
Public domain websites that have lots of bassoon music posted
The Orchestral Bassoon
A fantastic website built around studying orchestral excerpts
Miller Marketing
Forrests Double Reeds
Midwest Musical Imports
Websites I purchase any supplies needed for my bassoon such as
instruments/reeds/swabs/seat strap/etc.
International Double Reed Society
IDRS' national website with TONS of information and forums about bassoon topics
Bassoon Fingering Trainer
A great website for beginners to learn fingerings and read notes on bassoon
Music and the Bassoon
A free online bassoon method with 50 units developed by Kristin Wolfe Jensen
MusicTheory.Net
Teoria
Online music theory instruction
My go-to website for purchasing bassoon music and method books
Clark Reeds
Looking for great professional reeds? I recommend Dr. Dale Clark!
International Music Score Library Project
Fagotizm
Public domain websites that have lots of bassoon music posted
The Orchestral Bassoon
A fantastic website built around studying orchestral excerpts
Miller Marketing
Forrests Double Reeds
Midwest Musical Imports
Websites I purchase any supplies needed for my bassoon such as
instruments/reeds/swabs/seat strap/etc.
International Double Reed Society
IDRS' national website with TONS of information and forums about bassoon topics
Bassoon Fingering Trainer
A great website for beginners to learn fingerings and read notes on bassoon
Music and the Bassoon
A free online bassoon method with 50 units developed by Kristin Wolfe Jensen
MusicTheory.Net
Teoria
Online music theory instruction
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