Be sure to read Part 1: Bassoon Pedagogy – From Day One! Due to the imposing size of the bassoon,…
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Double Reeds
Part 1: Bassoon Pedagogy – From Day One
I recently heard a funny joke from one my colleagues at the most recent PMEA conference. “How do you clear…
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Bassooner the Better: Tips for Starting Beginner Bassoonists
It’s no surprise to any band director that when asked to express preference for a beginning instrument, young band students…
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Selecting Oboists, the Beginner or Transferring to the Oboe
I started oboe in my Junior year of college and have a somewhat different aspect on starting an oboist, having…
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Why Won’t the Bassoon’s Low Notes Come Out?
One of the bassoon’s primary jobs is to play low notes. So, when those notes do not come out, players—students…
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Best Tips for Teaching Oboe & Bassoon (Collaborative Post)
In our summer survey, we asked Band Directors Talk Shop readers “What are the best tips you know for teaching oboe…
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