Blue Moon Bassoon Blog
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For Bassoonists
Learn about bassoon reed-making, repertoire, technique, and instrument care.
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For Parents
Browse helpful tips and resources so you can support your kids on their bassoon journey.
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For Teachers
Develop great bassoonists and get expert advice on running a private studio.
Start with These Featured Posts
10 Helpful Things I Wish I Knew Before Teaching Private Music Lessons
It can be hard to find information on how to start teaching private music lessons. I made quite a few mistakes as a new music teacher. These are the essential lessons I learned in 10+ years of teaching private music lessons.
Highlights from My Teaching Career
I began teaching bassoon lessons professionally in 2012 and went full-time in 2014. Here are some of the highlights from my teaching career!
Quitting Private Music Lessons: Why I Stopped Teaching
How burnout led me to quit teaching private music lessons after 10+ years. Here’s what I loved about teaching, why I left, and what I’m doing next.
Tools & Organization Tips for Private Music Teachers
Tips and resources for running an organized, professional private music studio with free downloadable templates.
Improving Bassoon Tone with the Bocalphone
The "Bocalphone" is a fun name for the bassoon bocal and reed played together. It’s also a great tool for warming up, diagnosing problems, and developing a beautiful bassoon tone.
Special Bassoon Techniques: How and When to Teach Them
The bassoon requires specific techniques to improve the sound and tone quality of certain unique notes. Here are some tips for teaching Half-Holing, Voicing, Flicking, and Vibrato.
Fingerings Bassoonists Actually Use
Learn the best bassoon fingerings for tricky notes, special fingering techniques, and fingerings to avoid.
How to Start a Beginning Bassoonist for Success
Teach your bassoon students good habits right from the start. Avoid issues with bassoon posture, instrument assembly, reed care, supplies, and fingerings, and build a strong foundation for your beginning bassoonist.
