As a bassoonist in Los Angeles, Lieza Hansen Kallin has performed in a variety of settings, proving both versatility as a performer and a pedagogue. She regularly performs with multiple orchestras across Southern California and along the Pacific Coast from San Diego up to Juneau, Alaska. Lieza is active in the Hollywood studios, having recorded music for a variety of media. As a teacher, Lieza’s focus is not only on mastering musical ideas through the bassoon, but also cultivating lifelong skills that go beyond the instrument. Lieza has given group masterclasses at a number of schools and music programs in the Los Angeles area as well as in her home state of Iowa while maintaining a private studio in Monrovia, CA. Also a skilled reedmaker, Lieza recently taught bassoon reed making classes at the University of Southern California and provides reeds to numerous students and professionals throughout Southern California. Lieza holds degrees from the University of Iowa and the University of Southern California.