Dr Downing Music

Clear, simple, step by step instructions with life size colour photographs. Click on the pictures to view the sample instructions full size.

With at least  86 photos and clear instructions, you can't go wrong. We even tell you where to get the tools and materials.

This book will help you to break free from the strait-jacket of buying commercial bassoon reeds that never work properly for you.

Sandra Downing, scientist  and bassoon teacher, has been making reeds for nearly 30 years for herself and her students. 

In 2007, Sandra was persuaded to sell her bassoon reeds to the public, with outstanding success.

As there is only one Sandra and her time is limited, we thought that showing you how to make reeds for yourself would enable you to emulate her reeds was the next best thing.