I never ever thought I would utter these words, but here I go... I’m creating a YouTube channel. *Gasp* Like most classical musicians,...

As both teacher and performer, I’ve noticed that there are a few topics that can bring fear to musicians' eyes. Although it depends...

My reaction to finding new pieces for the bassoon is pretty much the same reaction you can expect from a puppy after the phrase, “You...

Last spring I found myself in a conundrum, experiencing something which many bassoonists are all too familiar - reed inconsistency....

Education Over this past summer I had a bit of an ah-ha moment. For a current student of mine, taking lessons with me was the first time...

There is something to be said about including live music when planning a party, wedding, or holiday event. Music can add so much to an...

Education The Issue: There are a number of things bassoonists chronically cope with - maintaining a cache of good reeds,...

Richie Hawley Essential Tools Orchestral Etiquette - Do's and Don'ts While walking down a street in Rochester this past week, I had to...

Well-Rounded Musician In 2011 I had the pleasure of traveling overseas to perform with an ensemble. Not only was I incredibly fortunate...

Essential Tools One benefit to being part of a talented music studio is sharing and learning from one another! Here at Eastman, and...

The 2015 Holiday Season has come to a close and I am in the midst of getting back to school with luggage filled with memories, a belly...

Profitalist, Olivia Gregory Well-Rounded Musician Many students, myself included, have been fortunate enough to have numerous positive...

Innovative Ensembles I am excited to announce that I was invited to join Project Bassoon Quartet (PBQ) during their upcoming 2015 Holiday...

Following 25 years at the helm of Eastman School of Music's Bassoon Studio, Professor John Hunt announced his retirement. Starting his...

Tools & Education Whether you are preparing to build a bassoon studio or already have one established, there is one thing you can always...

Tools I've mentioned before that I am a fan of Angela Beeching's Monday Bytes. A recent Monday Byte, Your Bio’s 5 Elements, focused...

There is so much to consider and do while working and developing your music career, setting your goals and defining the next steps. For...

I had a terrific affirming conversation the other day after I ran into a fellow bassoon student at Eastman. He asked me, "How do I get...

"Musicians launch campaign to save the bassoon as shortage threatens orchestra - It is widely understood that lions, pandas and polar...

I had the great fortune of studying at the Hofstra University, Long Island, NY for my undergraduate (bassoon) and master (education)...