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Can I teach myself to play the bassoon?
With proper instruction, you can teach yourself to play the bassoon. MusicProfessor’s step-by-step process will not only assist you in teaching yourself, it will provide you with high-quality examples of how the bassoon should sound, so you can self-assess and learn right from the start.
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Is bassoon easy to learn?
With proper instruction, the bassoon can be easy to learn. All instruments require practice to develop good sound and technique, and bassoon is no exception. MusicProfessor’s bassoon library is easy to follow, provides expert demonstrations, and is self-paced, which means you can watch videos when it is convenient for you, and rewatch lessons as often as you need to until you fully absorb the content.
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Can I learn bassoon without a teacher?
It can be challenging to learn an instrument without proper guidance. This is why MusicProfessor is a great way to get started learning the bassoon. Not only is MusicProfessor more affordable than in-person lessons, the teacher is an expert in bassoon education and will guide you step-by-step, at your own pace and on your own schedule.
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Can you be too old to play the bassoon?
You cannot be too old to learn to play the bassoon. In fact, learning to play the bassoon can help your body maintain its precision dexterity and keep your mind malleable. Learning to play an instrument is a great way to keep your body and mind young. As you need extra support, there are ways to modify your instrument set-up to make it effective for your own ability level.
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Can I learn bassoon from home?
You can learn bassoon from home on any device with a browser. Simply login to MusicProfessor and practice along with the easy to follow video curriculum.
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Can I really learn bassoon online?
You really can learn bassoon online! Learning online is affordable, and the curriculum is self paced, which means you can watch videos when it is convenient for you, and rewatch lessons as often as you need to until you fully absorb the content.
Overview
There is nothing like the sound of the Bassoon and its characteristically large range. From the low rumble of the lower register to the sweetly singing tones of the upper range, the Bassoon provides a unique challenge that matches its robust sound. Let the MusicProfessor instructor make playing the Bassoon easy right from the start. There’s something for every Bassoon player in the full Library, from sequential instruction to fun to play solos.
This video library is perfect for:
- First-time bassoon players ready to get playing
- Intermediate bassoon players looking to hone their technical skills
- Bassoon students wanting to perform better in their ensembles
- Band teachers looking for resources to support teaching and learning the bassoon
In this library you’ll learn:
- Step-by-step how to play the bassoon
- How to assemble, hold, and care for the bassoon
- Bassoon fingerings
- How to read bassoon music
- How to practice bassoon effectively
- And so much more...
Curriculum
Instructors
Leslie Massenburg
Leslie Massenburg began her musical studies with piano at the age of 5. She started playing the bassoon in 1995 and continued to Baylor University for her undergraduate degree in bassoon performance and piano pedagogy. She furthered her bassoon studies with a masters degree from Southern Methodist University and three years at the Aspen Summer Music Festival.
Cameron Coday
Cameron Coday is a Band Director at Victory Lakes Intermediate in Houston, Texas. Cameron graduated High Honors with a Bachelor of Music and Minor in Leadership from the University of Colorado Boulder. She earned her Master of Music Education with Summa Cum Laude Honors from Central Washington University at the American Band College. Cameron has presented as a clinician for The Assisted Director and loves fostering conversation on teacher health and wellbeing. She is active in the pageantry arts, serving as brass staff for Arizona Academy Drum and Bugle Corps. She performed on baritone with The Troopers (2013, 2014), Phantom Regiment (2015), and The Cadets (2016). Outside of teaching, Cameron enjoys weightlifting and CrossFit. She coaches adult barbell classes, and loves her cat, Benjamin.