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Bassoon with Jack F.

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Age: 5+
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Teaching since 2015
Doctor of Musical Arts - Bassoon

    Learn to play bassoon from a teacher earning his Doctorate of Musical Arts in bassoon performance

    I am an active performer and teacher of bassoon, and am still an active learner on my instrument. Lessons with me are fun, engaging, and informative on this unique and often difficult instrument. I strive for my students to love the bassoon and enjoy playing their instrument, whether a beginning band student or an aspiring professional. I am currently a Doctor of Musical Arts student at UNC Greensboro, studying bassoon with Dr. Michael Burns and teaching theory and aural skills. I earned my Masters of Music in Bassoon Performance at UNC Greensboro, my Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Music Theory, and my Bachelors of Music in Bassoon Performance from Sacramento State University. I also can help with reed making and adjusting, I make all of my own reeds and sell them on my website under the name Reedy Set Go Bassoon Reeds

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    Wednesday
    1 PM-6 PM
    Thursday
    1 PM-6 PM
    Sunday
    1 PM-6 PM
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    30 minutes
    $40
    45 minutes
    $50
    60 minutes
    $60

    About Jack F.

    4.9
    (26)
    Jack Fanning has been teaching the bassoon since 2015. Jack aims to make each lesson fun, enjoyable, educational, and informative. He has helped middle school and high school students win positions in youth orchestras and honor bands in California and North Carolina. Jack is the principal bassoonist of the Carolina Philharmonic, second bassoonist with North Carolina Opera, and he freelances regularly with orchestras all over the east coast. He is currently a Doctor of Musical Arts student at UNC Greensboro, studying bassoon with Dr. Michael Burns and teaching theory and aural skills. Jack earned a Bachelor of Music in Bassoon Performance at CSU Sacramento where he studied with Dr. David Wells. He then went onto earn his Masters of Music in Bassoon Performance at UNC Greensboro where he studied with Dr. Michael Burns. The tutelage of these great bassoonists fostered a love of music performance and education and sharing the passion of bassoon playing with younger students. Jack also holds a Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Music Theory from UNC Greensboro. His training specifically focused on pedagogy of music theory and the study of current trends in music theory. Jack is an accomplished bassoon reed maker and makes his reeds available to purchase for his students. The importance of a good reed to a young bassoonist is paramount; it is key to making great music and being successful from day to day. You can find them on my website by searching for Reedy Set Go Bassoon Reeds
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    Amy
    Online
    Jack is an incredibly experienced and thoughtful teacher, who combines great skill with humor, kindness and understanding. I had almost stopped playing entirely during Covid, and Jack provided the expertise and encouragement to help me start playing again and make great strides. I was incredibly fortunate to have him as.a teacher and I recommend him highly!
    Posted Apr 26, 2023
    Alison
    Online
    Our son has been studying with Jack for about a year and he is FANTASTIC. Super patient, works at the level that is right for our kid, does great teaching over zoom. Our's son's musicality has really improved, and he's playing pieces for Jack's lessons that are more challenging than what he gets in band. Once the younger kids are ready for classes we'll be tempted to have them learn with Jack too, even though they are on different instruments, just because it's been such a great fit. This was a great find for music lessons during the pandemic, but it's turned out to be so convenient we're sticking with on-line lessons!
    Posted Mar 15, 2023
    Kite
    Online
    Jack was immediately very engaging and a knowledgeable teacher . He was able to make a great connection and my children already feels more confident. It was wonderful to see someone understand what my child needed and they are feeling enthusiastic about bassoon again.
    Posted Dec 18, 2021
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    Experience

    Graduate Teaching Assistant

    Aug, 2023 - Present

    University of North Carolina, Greensboro

    Currently working as a Graduate Teaching Assistant at University of North Carolina, Greensboro. Duties include performing with the graduate wind quintet and the symphony orchestra, and teaching theory and aural skills

    Principal Bassoon

    Jan, 2021 - Present

    Carolina Philharmonic

    Principal Bassoon for Carolina Philharmonic in Pinehurst, NC

    Bassoonist

    Nov, 2019 - Present

    North Carolina Opera

    Second Bassoon for North Carolina Opera in Raleigh, NC

    Bassoonist/Contrabassoonist

    Jul, 2018 - Jul, 2018

    Long Bay Symphony

    Played bassoon and contrabassoon with the Long Bay Symphony

    Bassoon Instructor

    Jul, 2018 - Present

    UNCG Summer Music Camp

    Worked as the faculty instructor for America's Most Popular Music Camp in the summers of 2018 and 2019. Instructed approximately 20 young bassoonists of middle school and high school ages

    Graduate Teaching Assistant

    Aug, 2017 - May, 2019

    University of North Carolina, Greensboro

    Held position as Graduate Teaching Assistant at University of North Carolina, Greensboro. Duties included playing in the graduate wind quintet, the university wind ensemble, and the teaching assistant for the Intro to Musicology course.

    Bassoonist/Contrabassoonist

    Sep, 2016 - May, 2017

    Auburn Symphony

    Played one season with the Auburn Symphony in Auburn, CA before moving to North Carolina

    2nd Bassoon

    Sep, 2016 - May, 2017

    Folsom Symphony

    Played one season with the Folsom Symphony in Folsom, CA before moving to North Carolina

    Camp Intern

    Jul, 2016 - Jul, 2016

    Bocal Majority

    Worked as camp intern for Bocal Majority, the only national bassoon/oboe summer camp in the US. Duties included coaching small chamber groups and working with the campers on reed construction and adjustment.

    Contrabassoon

    Sep, 2015 - May, 2017

    California Youth Symphony

    Played contrabassoon on multiple occasions for this prestigious youth orchestra in Silicon Valley, CA

    Bassoonist/Contrabassoonist

    Sep, 2014 - May, 2017

    Camellia Symphony

    Played multiple concerts over three seasons with the Camellia Symphony. Held a full time position for the 2016-17 season

    Principal Bassoon

    Aug, 2013 - May, 2017

    Sacramento State Symphony Orchestra

    Played 6 concerts per season as principal bassoon and occasional contrabassoonist

    Principal Bassoon

    Aug, 2013 - May, 2017

    Sacramento State Symphonic Wind Ensemble

    Played multiple concerts per year as the principal bassoonist and occasional contrabassoonist

    Education

    Bachelor of Music - Bassoon Performance

    Sep, 2013 - May, 2017

    Sacramento State University

    Doctor of Musical Arts - Bassoon

    Aug, 2023

    University of North Carolina, Greensboro

    Master of Music - Bassoon Performance

    Aug, 2017 - May, 2019

    University of North Carolina, Greensboro

    Certifications

    Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Music Theory

    May, 2019

    University of North Carolina, Greensboro

    Affiliations

    Pi Kappa Lambda

    Apr, 2016

    An American honor society for undergraduate students, graduate students, and professors of music. There are currently 205 active chapters and approximately 64,500 individual members.

    Languages

    English

    Native Proficiency

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