Sound familiar?
Your oboist's reed died in October and nobody knows why.
You've spent three rehearsals on a bassoon problem you can't diagnose from the podium.
A parent just asked which instrument to buy and you're not sure what to tell them.
All-State is in eight weeks and your double reeds need more than you have time to give.
That's what we're here for.
Santana Music becomes an extension of your program, so your double reed students get specialist attention and you get your rehearsal time back.
Meet Lazara
I understand the many responsibilities that come with leading a successful band program. My goal is to be a trusted resource who supports you, saves you time, and gives your students the highest quality double reed education and materials.
As a professional bassoonist, educator, clinician and reedmaker, I've spent my career helping students grow in skill, confidence and a love for music that lasts a lifetime.
— Lazara Santana, Founder, Santana Music
What a partnership includes
Reeds your students
can count on
Handmade oboe and bassoon reeds built for consistency and response, at partner pricing. We also evaluate and adjust reeds your students already own.
Coaching that fits
your calendar
Clinics, sectionals and private lessons scheduled around your program, from beginner fundamentals through All-State and college auditions.
A stronger section
next year
Instrument testing, student placement recommendations, recruitment events and parent education, so your beginning double reed players are the right players.
Answers when you
need them
Direct access to a professional bassoonist for fingerings, embouchure, setup, repair questions, reed recommendations and the parent email you don't have time to write.
Clinics and Educational Programs
Every clinic is built around what your students actually need.
Choose one, or build a series across the school year.
Fundamentals
Double Reed Bootcamp
Bassoon Fundamentals
Oboe Fundamentals
Preparation
All-State Prep
Audition Prep
Repertoire Coaching
Wind Sectionals
Skills & Care
Reed Making & Adjustment
Instrument Care Workshops
Practice Strategies
The Director Resource Library
Partner schools get access to a growing library of reference material built for directors who don't play double reeds — written in plain language, ready to hand to a student or forward to a parent.
Quick Reference
Fingering charts Troubleshooting guides
Reeds & Care
Reed adjustment Instrument care Recommended supplies
For Parents
Instrument purchasing guide
Parent guide
Getting Started
Beginning bassoon
Beginning oboe
Repertoire
Yours the day you join, and growing throughout the school year.
Receive your school's code and resources.
Your program gets a unique promo code for reeds and lessons, plus immediate access to the Director Resource Library.
Use us all year.
Order reeds, book clinics, send students for lessons and email us whenever a double reed question comes up.
How it works
What it costs
Nothing!
There are no membership fees and no long-term contracts. Partner schools simply agree to place a minimum of two reed orders per academic year, which keeps the program sustainable and the resources free.
Growing programs earn more.
As participation grows, schools unlock deeper discounts, priority service and exclusive incentives.
"Ms. Santana is the utmost professional, and it has been a pleasure to have her on our instructional staff. Our bassoon students looked forward to lessons and made incredible progress with her instruction. We are looking forward to continuing our partnership this school year!"
Keith Clupper, Ed.S.
Director of Bands, West Forsyth High School
"My biggest challenge was knowing whether a student was struggling with their own knowledge, or whether the reed or instrument was holding them back. My students developed more efficient, bassoon-specific approaches to voicing and airflow."
Mikala Brown
Associate Director of Bands, Parkview High School
What directors say
Trusted by programs including North Gwinnett Middle School, West Forsyth High School, Parkview High School and Johns Creek High School.
