Bassoon Interviews

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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.

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” Open »

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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.

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

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Per Hannevold: “My Teacher at Juilliard Used to Say That the Best Advice Against Being Nervous Is to Know What You’re Doing”

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Bassoonist Per Hannevold discusses his beginnings in music, his experience as principal of the Bergen Philharmonic Orchestra, the importance of chamber music and the Bergen Wind Quintet, his teaching and advice for students, the Aspen Music Festival and an amazing musical discovery.

Per Hannevold: “My Teacher at Juilliard Used to Say That the Best Advice Against Being Nervous Is to Know What You’re Doing” Open »

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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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Shannon Lowe: “We Improve as Teachers When We Continue That Quest for Knowledge and Invite Others to Share and Learn”

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Dr Shannon Lowe is the Assistant Professor of Bassoon and Aural Skills at the University of Florida, principal bassoonist of the Albany (GA) Symphony Orchestra, and an avid and active chamber musician.

Shannon Lowe: “We Improve as Teachers When We Continue That Quest for Knowledge and Invite Others to Share and Learn” Open »

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Milan Turković: “Every Person Is Different and Learns in a Different Way”

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Austrian bassoonist and conductor Milan Turković discusses his amazing career as an internationally acclaimed bassoon soloist, his time with the Vienna Symphony Orchestra and other ensembles, his conducting career, his teaching experience, advice for creating professional recordings and his upcoming projects.

Milan Turković: “Every Person Is Different and Learns in a Different Way” Open »

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