Lessons
Welcome! Below you will find information about beginning your lesson journey.
Taking Lessons
Teacher qualifications:
Ashley Mania holds three postgraduate degrees: Master of Music in Bassoon Performance, Master of Music in Historical Performance, and a Music Certificate in Bassoon Performance. Along with gaining education from institutions such as The Juilliard School and Bowling Green State University, Mania has over 15 years of reed making skills and owns ReedMania reed supplier.
Format:
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The choice of 30, 45, or 60 minute lesson time slots.
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Pricing
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$35 for 30 minutes
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$50 for 45 minutes
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$65 for a 60 minutes
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Frequency can be weekly, bi-weekly, or monthly.
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Lessons can be taken in person (location: Netherlands) or virtually on zoom (preferred method).
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Topics: baroque bassoon, classical bassoon, modern bassoon, reeds, and recorder (more information below).
Topics
Baroque Bassoon
For students who own a baroque bassoon copy.
Lessons in baroque bassoon focus on historical practices of this time period. Explore music by composers such as Antonio Vivaldi and Georg Philipp Telemann while learning how performance practices of the era are applied.
Classical Bassoon
Geared towards students who own a copy or original classical bassoon.
Lessons in classical bassoon focus on historical practices of the late 18th through the 19th centuries. Explore music by composers such as Amadeus Mozart or François Devienne during the classical bassoon specific lessons while learning how performance practices of the era are applied.
Modern Bassoon
Aimed at beginner to advanced players who own a modern bassoon.
The modern bassoon is the bassoon of the 20th and 21st centuries and is the bassoon most seen today. Individuals can explore basic standard techniques spanning to advanced extended techniques. Dive into learning music from early to living composers, solo repertoire to orchestral excerpts, and more during modern bassoon lessons.
Reeds
A reed is very important to sound production. Learn how to adjust your reed or how to make a reed from start to finish!
Instrument reed types taught: modern bassoon, classical bassoon, baroque bassoon, and dulcian
Disclaimer: tools are not provided (but guidance in buying them can be requested).
Recorder
For beginner to intermediate level players.
Lessons range from instrument basics such as sound production and articulation to historical style and interpretation. The recorder is more than a childhood instrument. It is a beautiful instrument played professionally and composed for by composers like Antonio Vivaldi.