Should You Rent or Buy a Bassoon? | Advice for Finding an Instrument to Play

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In this video, I discuss whether you should buy or rent a bassoon and provide some advice on finding an instrument to play.
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00:00 Intro
01:47 Should You Rent or Buy a Bassoon?
04:39 Finding a Bassoon to Rent
07:50 Advice for Buying a Bassoon
🙎🏼‍♀️ About Natalie:
Dr. Natalie Law is an active bassoonist and educator based in Ann Arbor, Michigan. As an orchestral musician, she has most recently performed with the the Lansing Symphony, the Grand Rapids Symphony, and West Michigan Symphony. Natalie is a founding member of the Lansing-based woodwind quintet, Pure Winds, which was recently named a finalist for The American Prize and released an album under the Orpheus Classical music label. She has toured the United States as a performing artist and clinician at numerous institutions and conferences such as the Midwest Clinic and the International Double Reed Society Conference. Natalie received her DMA from Michigan State University, where she also obtained her Master's degree in bassoon performance. She completed her Bachelor's degrees in both bassoon performance and music education at the University of Montana. Her primary teachers have included Michael Kroth, Dorian Antipa, Elizabeth Crawford, and Jennifer Cavanaugh.
Natalie is passionate about teaching bassoonists. Having grown up in a rural area without a bassoon teacher for hundreds of miles, she understands the need for high quality and accessible online resources. That's why she founded and created Building a Bassoonist: to help students feel confident, successful, and enjoy learning this unique instrument!
💌 Want to get in touch? Shoot me an email at info@buildingabassoonist.com

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23 июл 2024

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@philipstapert3517 2 месяца назад

I recently came back to the bassoon after not playing for most of my adult life. I played it in high school and college but until now never owned one. I ended up buying a used but well maintained Schreiber from Midwest Musical Imports, a shop in Minneapolis that specializes in double and single reed instruments. They shipped me the Schreiber and a Fox Model 41 for trial. I immediately felt comfortable playing the Schreiber because it was similar to school instruments I played back in the day. I'm happy with the instrument and would recommend dealing with MMI.

@michaelhazdra4923 11 месяцев назад

I bought a used Moosmann 100A bassoon, 15 years ago. A college level bassoon teacher (not my teacher) once commented on the beautiful tone of my bassoon. She was a guest director of our band. I was an adult beginner.

@quimiorlando Год назад

I started renting a bassoon and after playing for a time I bought it.

@MackSuperb Год назад

I rented before "buying." Our local instrument shop (Brook Mays & H&H Music) is very connected with the local high schools here in Houston. I just looked up what bassoons the music directors were recommending for high schools. Their website recommended the Schott bassoon, which I had never heard of. Turns out it is made out of a type of plastic that works. Also turned out that it is a lot heavier than the wood bassoon I eventually ended up with. Current rental is $75/month. If you rent for 5 years it is yours! And you can return at any time. This is perfect for students who may or may not continue with the instrument. I played the Schott for the first 6 months, then switched to a very old Mönnig that my father bought in the mid-1930s. But that's another story.

@Magdalena0aneladgaM Год назад

I‘d love to hear your advice on how to work on your posture while playing, how not to strain your neck etc 😊

@Aerospace_Education 10 месяцев назад

Thanks for the video. Looking up the rental costs, it looks like you could own the Fox 240 that I was looking for in a bout 4-5 years of rental payments. Wonder if they have a "Rent to Own" option. Maybe for an added service percentage where it's worth their while, but pushes out the payments a bit but gives the option to buy the one your playing.

@Hand46 4 месяца назад

Hey, should I use a step-up bassoon if I’m a beginner plus where should I get one

@d4rkness455 Год назад

I started bassoon back in February. I borrow someone's old bassoon from east Germany for free. I was pretty lucky

@newlife1036 Год назад

I have bought the cheapest bassoon in Chinese Ali. Price was $900. (brand name is Moresky, you can to find it)

@Jwellsuhhuh 4 месяца назад

does it work

@anthony-ud4to Месяц назад

If it works, good... I wouldn't trust it though.

@noah3794 Год назад

My local music sotre has a thing called "better then rent" its were you are basically renting but after a certain amount of times that you've payed you will officially own it

@BuildingaBassoonist Год назад

Sounds like a great option!

@patrickneff7846 3 месяца назад

What is the difference in sound between a $10,000 and $50,000 bassoon? Can you make a video about that?

@Pizza-jm9df Год назад

I tried looking for instruments but didn't know where to start. This helps so much, Thank you!❤

@Pizza-jm9df Год назад

I meant to say bassoon. But still thanks!

@DwainRichardson Год назад

Three years in I’m still renting. No plans to purchase a bassoon anytime soon.

@Jwellsuhhuh 4 месяца назад

do your rent payments credit towards an eventual purchase?

@dianedebruhl178 Год назад

Thank you Natalie, this is very helpful. Could you give us your take on what to look for in some of the different bassoon models. For example, in the Fox brand, what are the differences in a 240, 220, Model II, IV , 600 series, etc. I know this is asking a lot, as there are tons of just Fox choices. I have checked the Fox website & read their descriptions of the various models, but I''d just appreciate your opinion. What other manufacturers do you like for an intermediate level bassoon? Also, your opinion of the pros & cons of a synthetic vs wood bassoon. One last thing, I notice you and many professional bassoonists use the hand rest or "crutch". You mentioned in one of your videos that it was personal preference, but are there advantages of using it? Thanks so much! Would love a video(s) on these topics.

@BuildingaBassoonist Год назад

Great ideas, will do this at some point!

@WastingTime8340 Год назад

I started on an Amati I purchased after college. Eventually upgraded to a Fox 240. I dream of owning a professional bassoon and playing during retirement.