Tools & Resources

Find the perfect bassoon solo for you! Here are my favorite fun solo pieces for beginners through early intermediate bassoonists.

Find the perfect bassoon piece for a solo competition or recital program. Here are my recommendations for an intermediate or advanced bassoon solo.

If your bassoon isn't working, here is a quick method for diagnosing problems in just a few steps.

For the bassoonist who already has the essentials, I’ve gathered a few quality, luxury bassoon gift ideas.

A variety of fun gift ideas for bassoonists including games, books, shirts, and unique holiday-themed presents!

Elevate your bassoon supplies with great gift ideas for bassoonists of all levels.

Bassoon supplies can be expensive, but I’ve rounded up an affordable selection of fun, useful gifts under $15!

I began teaching bassoon lessons professionally in 2012 and went full-time in 2014. Here are some of the highlights from my teaching career!

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.

It might not seem like there is a lot of great bassoon content out there, but you just have to know where to look! Check out some of my favorite apps, channels, podcasts, books, and more.

Tips and resources for running an organized, professional private music studio with free downloadable templates.

Enjoy these Halloween-themed bassoon videos, performances, and songs to help you celebrate the spooky season!

Most problems with the bassoon are easy to troubleshoot if you know where to begin. Here is a guide on emergency bassoon repairs you can safely do at home.

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.

A Beginner's Guide to Learning the Bassoon. Everything you need to know about starting off right on the bassoon, including required supplies, how to practice, and how to play your first notes on the bassoon.

A complete guide for bassoonists to help you select a marching band instrument and prepare for high-school band.

Want to get started adjusting or making your own bassoon reeds? Find great bassoon reed-making tools ranging from affordable and easy to find to expensive, specialty tools for professionals.

Bassoon Reed Finishing and Adjustment 101 – Tips and Tricks. Follow this guide to finish and adjust your bassoon reeds. Finishing is the process of taking a reed blank from unclipped to refined and playable. Make adjustments to your reeds to quickly improve their playing quality.

Looking for videos that showcase all of the unique things about the bassoon? Here are a few of my favorite fun bassoon videos featuring skits, animations, and more.

There are so many great places to buy bassoon supplies, reeds, tools, and cane online from businesses large and small. Here are a few of my favorites.