Blakley Bassoon Studios

Blakley Bassoon Studios

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Scott Blakley has performed all over the United States as an orchestral, chamber, and rock n' roll bassoonist.

Offering bassoon lessons, all over the San Francisco Bay Area, his students, are some of the most inspired, accomplished, not-at-all-snobby, m Scott Alexander Blakley draws upon a varied and atypical background to connect with a wide array of audiences and students. He began playing bassoon at 15 and had previously played saxophone and guitar. Just a few years later, Scott found himself at the Pe

Photos from Blakley Bassoon Studios's post 03/13/2026
01/26/2026

Play comes before practice! Also, abolish ICE!

01/17/2026

A RAIL bevel for the REAL bassoon nerds and Ice, get the f**k out of Minnesota!

High School Intensive - Music Academy of the West 01/14/2026

Music Academy of the west is debuting a HIGH SCHOOL PROGRAM, truly an incredible faculty and setting for making music!

High School Intensive - Music Academy of the West High School Intensive PROGRAM DATES: June 14–25, 2026 A two-week program for exceptional high school instrumentalists, pianists & conductors The all-new High School Intensive is an unparalleled opportunity for 105 exceptional musicians, ages 14-18, to gain not only technical mastery but a deeper u...

12/12/2025

Reverb Is Not Your Friend!

12/08/2025

I just finished judging California All State Band auditions and found many were significantly held back by their reeds. Links in bio for full video, virtual lessons, and Lil' Asskickers Bassoon Reeds.

12/06/2025

I just finished judging California All State Band auditions for bassoon and was quite disappointed by both the fact that scales were on the audition and what I heard in the recordings.

A Few Minutes a Year to be a Better Musician! 11/13/2025

Be a better musician and person with just a couple injections each year!

A Few Minutes a Year to be a Better Musician! Check out this great life hack to make you not just a better musician, but even a better person with just a few minutes each year! ...

10/28/2025

Finding purpose in Mozart's bassoon concerto

10/25/2025

Of course there's the question of how much does one care about this? Which would really be ever present in music-making. Your musicality is up to you to develop, so explore your own ideas. IF someone says it's not a good idea, ask them why. Decide if you agree with that reason. full video at https://youtube.com/shorts/RiaVyYSUs84

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