James Massol

James Massol is a highly accomplished musician with a diverse educational background in bassoon performance and pedagogy. He earned his Doctor of Musical Arts in Bassoon Performance and Pedagogy from the University of Colorado at Boulder, a Master's in Bassoon and Music History from the University of Cincinnati, and a Bachelor's in Bassoon from the same institution. Additionally, James pursued an Artist Diploma in Bassoon through a Fulbright Grant at the Hochschule für Musik Würzburg in Germany.

Throughout his academic journey, James Massol has been actively involved in academia, serving as an Adjunct Professor of Music at the University of North Florida and holding positions as a Graduate Teaching Assistant at both the University of Colorado at Boulder and the University of Cincinnati. His passion for music education and performance has been reflected in his teaching and mentorship roles within these esteemed institutions.