Here's my really soft sell on virtual lessons!   

There are several reasons why virtual lessons are inferior to in-person lessons (with a good teacher). The covid-19 pandemic however, has taught me that a lot can still be accomplished in a virtual setting. 

If you live in an area where you are having trouble finding a good bassoon teacher, are uncomfortable with in-person lessons, or are unvaccinated, virtual lessons may be right for you! 

They can also be a great way to SUPPLEMENT in-person lessons you’re already taking or to simply gain the perspective of another teacher. 

Please contact me  for a free trial lesson. 

Testimonials

"I cannot recommend Scott enough!! He's a gem in the bassoon world.

I studied with Scott for about 4 years in high school, and was an indispensable part of my growth as a musician and person. He successfully prepared me for two all-state auditions, youth orchestra auditions, my college music school auditions, as well as providing guidance as I purchased my first bassoon--all of which culminated in my acceptance at a very prestigious music school in Chicago.

He held me to high expectations while still teaching with compassion--a rare find among music teachers. I became a much more disciplined and expressive musician (and person!) under his tutelage. His guidance early on in my musical journey has truly made me the person I am today!" - Ian, former student

“He was my teacher for 6 years and has helped me achieve the things I have wanted, such as qualifying for All State. He is very patient and his energy is amazing. His other services such as the reeds he sells are also great and he can help with adjustments if you have lessons with him.” -Keoni, former student

"Scott has been a wonderful teacher for my son.
My son has become very excited about playing bassoon and has progressed quickly. He shared that Scott is a creative and welcoming teacher. Scott's method of teaching scales, repertoire and more really emphasizes learning, not just playing, helping my son feel more connected to the music. My son also valued Scott's insight on reed-making, tuning systems and general advice about becoming a musician. As a parent, I appreciated that Scott was very responsive to my questions and easy to work with." -Nami, parent. 

“I have had a few instrument teachers in my time, but Scott was by far the most patient and the most knowledgeable. He knew exactly what students needed to succeed and would ensure that no detail was overlooked, which  helped me gain access to top musical groups. He was also great at shaping reeds to the preferred liking of the user. If you need a teacher or reedmaker, he's your man.” -Nishanth, former student