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I never ever thought I would utter these words, but here I go... I’m creating a YouTube channel. *Gasp* Like most classical musicians,...
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- Aug 8, 2018
- 3 min
Sight-Reading Road Map
As both teacher and performer, I’ve noticed that there are a few topics that can bring fear to musicians' eyes. Although it depends...
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- Aug 1, 2018
- 5 min
Jazz Bassoon…from the 1950’s??
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...
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- Oct 24, 2017
- 3 min
So, about those bassoon reeds...
Last spring I found myself in a conundrum, experiencing something which many bassoonists are all too familiar - reed inconsistency....
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- Aug 22, 2017
- 6 min
For all of my band and orchestra teacher friends out there, this one is for you!
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...
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- Aug 8, 2017
- 6 min
Need a Musician for an Event? Here are some things to consider...
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...
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- Oct 4, 2016
- 4 min
Rochester Education Foundation Award
Education The Issue: There are a number of things bassoonists chronically cope with - maintaining a cache of good reeds,...
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- Aug 8, 2016
- 4 min
Orchestral Etiquette - Do's and Don'ts
Richie Hawley Essential Tools Orchestral Etiquette - Do's and Don'ts While walking down a street in Rochester this past week, I had to...
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- Apr 19, 2016
- 2 min
The "Elephant" In the Room - Traveling with Ivory
Well-Rounded Musician In 2011 I had the pleasure of traveling overseas to perform with an ensemble. Not only was I incredibly fortunate...
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- Feb 18, 2016
- 2 min
A "Site" for Sore Eyes: Barrick Stees
Essential Tools One benefit to being part of a talented music studio is sharing and learning from one another! Here at Eastman, and...
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- Jan 12, 2016
- 2 min
A Musician's Resolution: Listen to Your Body
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...
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- Dec 15, 2015
- 3 min
How to Fail Forward
Profitalist, Olivia Gregory Well-Rounded Musician Many students, myself included, have been fortunate enough to have numerous positive...
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- Dec 8, 2015
- 2 min
Project Bassoon Quartet Tour
Innovative Ensembles I am excited to announce that I was invited to join Project Bassoon Quartet (PBQ) during their upcoming 2015 Holiday...
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- Nov 23, 2015
- 3 min
John Hunt: A Teacher's Legacy
Following 25 years at the helm of Eastman School of Music's Bassoon Studio, Professor John Hunt announced his retirement. Starting his...
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- Nov 17, 2015
- 3 min
Teacher's Toolkit
Tools & Education Whether you are preparing to build a bassoon studio or already have one established, there is one thing you can always...
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- Nov 3, 2015
- 2 min
Your Bio’s 5 Elements
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...
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- Oct 27, 2015
- 3 min
Get S.M.A.R.T
There is so much to consider and do while working and developing your music career, setting your goals and defining the next steps. For...
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- Oct 20, 2015
- 5 min
Finding Gigs - Get Started
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...
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- Oct 13, 2015
- 2 min
Breathing LIFE Back into the Bassoon!
"Musicians launch campaign to save the bassoon as shortage threatens orchestra - It is widely understood that lions, pandas and polar...
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- Oct 6, 2015
- 1 min
Fifth Annual BASSOONATION DAY
I had the great fortune of studying at the Hofstra University, Long Island, NY for my undergraduate (bassoon) and master (education)...
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