Bassoon

Bassoon Lessons at Zameen Art House

The bassoon, known for its rich tone and expressive capabilities, plays a vital role in both orchestral and chamber music. Whether you are a beginner looking to develop fundamental skills or an advanced player refining your technique, our bassoon lessons at Zameen Art House provide expert instruction tailored to your musical journey.

Our experienced instructors guide students through essential techniques such as breath control, embouchure development, finger placement, articulation, and musical phrasing. With a focus on both classical and contemporary repertoire, students will gain confidence and versatility in their playing.

🎶 What You’ll Learn:

✅ Proper embouchure and breath support

✅ Finger technique and articulation for fluid playing

✅ Tone development and dynamic control

✅ Orchestral and solo repertoire exploration

✅ Sight-reading and ensemble coordination

✅ Performance skills and stage confidence

At Zameen Art House, students have the opportunity to build their musical skills in a structured and engaging environment. Whether your goal is to perform in an orchestra, explore chamber music, or simply enjoy playing, our bassoon program is designed to support your growth as a musician.

👩‍🎤 Meet Your Instructor: Katelin Coleman

Katelin Coleman, born in Burnaby, B.C. in 1989, is a distinguished bassoonist with a diverse international career. She studied with Julia Lockhart in Vancouver before continuing her studies with Martin Mangrum and Stéphane Levesque at McGill University, where she completed her Bachelor’s in Bassoon Performance in 2012. She later earned her Master’s degree at the Staatlichen Hochschule für Musik und Darstellende Kunst in Mannheim, Germany, under the guidance of Ole Kristian Dahl.

Katelin has an extensive freelancing career across Europe, performing with renowned orchestras such as the Kammerphilharmonie Mannheim, Heidelberger Sinfoniker, Rotterdam Philharmonic Orchestra, and Het Gelders Orkest. She has held positions with the Danish Radio National Symphony Orchestra and the Odense Symphony Orchestra, and freelanced with the Aarhus Symphony Orchestra, Malmö Symphony Orchestra, and Finnish Radio Orchestra.

Returning to Canada in 2016, she has performed with various ensembles, including the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra, Vancouver Opera, and the Regina Symphony Orchestra, where she served as acting principal bassoon for the 2022/2023 season.

As a passionate chamber musician, Katelin has collaborated with musicians from the Danish Radio, Malmö Symphony, Copenhagen Philharmonic, and the Loïc Dequidt Ensemble. She is a member of Ventos Wind Quintet in Vancouver and has performed with MuzeWest, Little Chamber, and Redshift Music Society. Katelin is also the founder and artistic director of Artemis Musicians’ Society, a chamber ensemble of professional musicians who are survivors of sexual violence.

With her wealth of experience and dedication to music education, Katelin provides expert instruction that nurtures both technical development and artistic expression.

Join our bassoon program today and discover the depth and versatility of this beautiful instrument at Zameen Art House! 🎶