Author name: Shannon Lowe

Assistant Professor of Bassoon and Aural Skills at the University of Florida. Principal Bassoon of the Albany (GA) Symphony Orchestra. Fox Bassoon Artist.

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Stephanie Patterson: “Figure Out Where You Want to Be, and How Everything You’re Doing Now Is Actually Helping You Get There So That You Can Be Invested in What You’re Doing”

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Join Dr. Shannon Lowe in an illuminating interview with Dr. Stephanie Patterson, Associate Professor of Bassoon at the University of North Carolina-School of the Arts. Discover Dr. Patterson’s innovative methods for effective practice, tone development, and interpretation, as well as her vision for the future of bassoon education and the evolving landscape of music instruction.

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Leigh Muñoz: “We as Teachers Need to Help Our Students Find Their Definition of Success and What They Will Need to Succeed”

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In this interview by Dr. Shannon Lowe, we dive into the multifaceted world of bassoon instruction and reed making with Dr. Leigh Muñoz, Assistant Professor of Bassoon at the Conservatory at the University of Missouri-Kansas City and a thriving entrepreneur in the reed-making industry. Dr. Muñoz shares her pedagogical philosophy, emphasizing the holistic development of young musicians, and discusses her role as a faculty member at the Bassoon Intensive program at Interlochen Arts Camp, offering insights into her passion for mentoring emerging talents. Beyond her teaching prowess, she delves into her successful venture as a reed-making entrepreneur, unveiling the art and science of crafting exceptional reeds, a skill honed over years of experience.

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Jacqueline Wilson: “As a Teacher, I Want to Flip the Narrative and Say, ‘You Are a Musician. You Inherently Have Worth. What Is Your Individual Viewpoint or What Unique Path Are You Going to Carve for Yourself to Contribute to This Field?’”

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Dr. Jacqueline Wilson serves as the Assistant Professor of Bassoon and Theory at Washington State University and is a co-host of “The Double Reed Dish” podcast. In this article, she shares her insight as an active performer, pedagogue, creator, and advocate in the double reed community and beyond.

Jacqueline Wilson: “As a Teacher, I Want to Flip the Narrative and Say, ‘You Are a Musician. You Inherently Have Worth. What Is Your Individual Viewpoint or What Unique Path Are You Going to Carve for Yourself to Contribute to This Field?’” Open »

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