Bassoon
The “Principle Series” is a collection of videos covering the 'fundamentals' of each instrument -- these lessons aim to bring you from the basics of putting your instrument together, all the way to really making music! Our nationally-acclaimed educators walk you through a series of lessons that build upon one another to help structure and support your learning. This series contains an application etude that the educator will be using to guide your instruction. Happy Playing!
Bassoon 1: Fundamentals
Bassoon 4: Tenor Clef and Extreme Registers
Bassoon 7: Etude Final
Bassoon 2: Fingering Charts
Bassoon 5: Etude Intro
Bassoon 3: Reeds
Bassoon 6: Musicality
Jadon Schuler, Concentration Coordinator for the Bassoon
Jadon Schuler is a computer scientist and bassoonist studying under Dr. Michael Harley at the University of South Carolina. While there, he has played with both premier ensembles, the University of South Carolina Symphony Orchestra and the University of South Carolina Wind Ensemble, the latter of which was selected to perform at the College Band Directors National Association National Conference. Additionally, he has played the Bruch Chamber Orchestra, as well as numerous other chamber ensembles featuring original works by modern composers. Jadon has also participated in pedagogical events run by the university such as the USC Band Clinic and Double Reed Day, where young bassoonists come to learn both the fundamentals and more advanced topics. While in high school, Jadon played with the Virginia Winds Academy (formerly the Northern Virginia Youth Winds) under the direction of Dr. Denny Stokes, as well as numerous honor ensembles including the All-Virginia Orchestra. He also marched quads with Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology's marching band and indoor drumline.