Aug 27, 20183 minNew YouTube AdventureI never ever thought I would utter these words, but here I go... I’m creating a YouTube channel. *Gasp* Like most classical musicians,...
Aug 8, 20183 minSight-Reading Road MapAs both teacher and performer, I’ve noticed that there are a few topics that can bring fear to musicians' eyes. Although it depends...
Aug 1, 20185 minJazz 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...
Oct 24, 20173 minSo, about those bassoon reeds...Last spring I found myself in a conundrum, experiencing something which many bassoonists are all too familiar - reed inconsistency....
Aug 22, 20176 minFor 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...
Aug 8, 20176 minNeed 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...
Oct 4, 20164 minRochester Education Foundation AwardEducation The Issue: There are a number of things bassoonists chronically cope with - maintaining a cache of good reeds,...
Aug 9, 20164 minOrchestral Etiquette - Do's and Don'tsRichie Hawley Essential Tools Orchestral Etiquette - Do's and Don'ts While walking down a street in Rochester this past week, I had to...
Apr 19, 20162 minThe "Elephant" In the Room - Traveling with IvoryWell-Rounded Musician In 2011 I had the pleasure of traveling overseas to perform with an ensemble. Not only was I incredibly fortunate...
Feb 18, 20162 minA "Site" for Sore Eyes: Barrick SteesEssential Tools One benefit to being part of a talented music studio is sharing and learning from one another! Here at Eastman, and...
Jan 12, 20162 minA Musician's Resolution: Listen to Your BodyThe 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...
Dec 15, 20153 minHow to Fail ForwardProfitalist, Olivia Gregory Well-Rounded Musician Many students, myself included, have been fortunate enough to have numerous positive...
Dec 8, 20152 minProject Bassoon Quartet TourInnovative Ensembles I am excited to announce that I was invited to join Project Bassoon Quartet (PBQ) during their upcoming 2015 Holiday...
Nov 23, 20153 minJohn Hunt: A Teacher's LegacyFollowing 25 years at the helm of Eastman School of Music's Bassoon Studio, Professor John Hunt announced his retirement. Starting his...
Nov 17, 20153 minTeacher's ToolkitTools & Education Whether you are preparing to build a bassoon studio or already have one established, there is one thing you can always...
Nov 4, 20152 minYour Bio’s 5 ElementsTools 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...
Oct 27, 20153 minGet S.M.A.R.TThere is so much to consider and do while working and developing your music career, setting your goals and defining the next steps. For...
Oct 20, 20155 minFinding Gigs - Get StartedI 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...
Oct 13, 20152 minBreathing 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...
Oct 6, 20151 minFifth Annual BASSOONATION DAYI had the great fortune of studying at the Hofstra University, Long Island, NY for my undergraduate (bassoon) and master (education)...