My name is Jinju Carlson.  I am bassoonist from Northern Virginia and recieved my Bachelors Degree in Music Performance from James Madison University as a student of Dr. Susan Barber.  I currently split my time between Virginia and Cambridge, MA where I attended the Longy School of Music for my graduate studies.  

I started this online/home business in 2006 during a break between graduate schools.  Confident in my reed making skills, I thought what could be a better job than one that requires me to be in the practice room.  And sad but true, I do enjoy making bassoon reeds...

I may not have 20+ years of reed making experience like many other reed makers advertise, but I guarantee my reed work is of the highest quality.  Each reed is hand made and tested on a 13K Heckel bassoon.  When needed, minor adjustments are made before dispersal according to response in the high and low registers, tone and intonation, A=440.
Reeds are sterilized before dispersal.
 

I am a proud alumnus of James Madison University and support their efforts in spreading music and music education to the community.  If you are a student or alumnus of JMU, I will be more than willing to give discounts on reeds and supplies to you and your students! 

Performing Experience includes:
Merced Symphony: Merced, CA
Shenandoah Symphony Orchestra: Lexington, VA
Gilbert and Sullivan Society of Georgetown Univ.: Washington DC
Newton Symphony Orchestra:

Newton, MA

Principal Teachers:
Suzanne Nelsen, Second Bassoon- Boston Symphony, Faculty: Boston Conservatory, Longy School of Music

Dr. Susan Barber, James Madison University, Brevard Music Festival (Excellent reed maker!!!)

Dr. Matthew Ruggiero, Retired- Boston Symphony and Boston Pops, Honorary IDRS Member Faculty: Boston University, Longy School of Music

Stephen Paulson, Principal Bassoon- San Francisco Symphony Orchestra, Faculty: San Francisco Conservatory of Music

Education:
B.M.: James Madison University
Graduate Work: San Francisco Conservatory of Music
M.M. in progress: Longy School of Music

Organizations:
IDRS
Sigma Alpha Iota, International Women's Music Fraternity