About Us!

My name is Billy, and these sweet boys are Bernie (pug) and Albert (pug/chihuahua). I am a graduate of the University of Delaware who has been making reeds for myself and others for over 10 years. My goal with Billy's Bassoon Reeds has always been to share my reeds and reach out to bassoonists and contrabassoonists everywhere by providing affordable, high quality reeds. Being a bassoon player myself I understand how difficult it can be to find reeds and how tedious reed making can be, if it isn't something you are passionate about!

Every reed is meticulously hand crafted by me with the intent of easy playing, strong intonation, and versatility in sound production. The blanks I provide are not tested but are worked in enough to be playable but still allow for personal adjustments to be made. The finished reeds are all tested by me and made to have a dark, rich sound while still being free and articulate. The contrabassoon reeds are also finished, but untested, with the aim of accurate intonation and a rich, vibrant tone that accentuates the gorgeous low sounds of the instrument.

I hope to provide reliable, affordable, and beautiful reeds to bassoon and contrabassoon players everywhere. My hope is that my reeds will give the player a peace of mind, allowing them to focus on other aspects of their playing. I have also given the option of many different colors of thread to help give each reed a more unique and personal quality for any bassoonist!

For nearly a decade I worked as a K-8 music and band teacher in Tennessee and Arizona, until settling in here in Colorado! I am originally from NJ and studied music in Delaware, where I began the journey of making reeds in the first place. I recently graduated from Grand Canyon University with my masters in Educational Administration, and I am on to my next adventure!