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Continue to Create
I’m a workaholic. I love making music and being on the road, teaching, writing books, composing, engineering, giving clinics, and ... -
Being Great
When students decide on their college majors, they are making one of the most important decisions in their lives. If ... -
In It Together
A common, shared experience is unique. We are all going through a difficult time—a global pandemic—together yet separately. What experiences ... -
Clean Your Sax!
OK, let me start by saying that maybe I am not the very best about cleaning my instrument. I do ... -
Reeds, Reeds, Reeds!
Here’s how I choose my reeds, how I get them ready to play, and how I’m able to get every ... -
Transitioning Between Horns
As some of you may know, my primary gig is performing with Dave Matthews Band (DMB). One of the reasons ... -
Mastering the Saxophone’s High Notes
Playing the saxophone’s high notes—from high C to high F (or F#)—can be challenging, but you can bring them more ... -
Preparing for College Juries
At the end of each semester or year, college music majors are likely required to perform “juries.” In juries, students ... -
Get Ready To Record
So, you want to record a project. What’s the “Where, When, and How” of it? I have 10 solo CDs ... -
No Matter What
How many of you would like to be a studio musician, living in a cool city and making all different ... -
Getting Away
Is it important to have time away from your instrument? Is it important to have other areas of creativity that ... -
Take a Leap
“Bravery. It’s all about being brave.” That’s what I kept thinking as I listened and watched the Paul Winter Consort ... -
Studio Sessions
In March 2015, I went to Havana, Cuba, with the Crescent Super Band, part of an after-school program started by ... -
Lighten Up
The lightness of the fingers on the keys is paramount to getting around the horn. Little pressure is actually needed ... -
Consistency on the Road
Remaining consistent in your playing is vital, especially on the road. Jeff Coffin, saxophone player for the Dave Matthews Band ... -
Get Your Pack On
Paying attention to what you need and not overpacking is essential. Making sacrifices and trimming down to the necessary gear ... -
Reaching the Goal
Saxophonist Jeff Coffin from Dave Matthews Band discusses how to set your musical goals and achieve them. From Halftime Magazine, ... -
Get to Work
I present a lot of clinics, and I meet a lot of young, aspiring musicians. A question I get a ... -
Learn From “Mistakes”
While in pursuit of the "perfect" playing experience, we make a lot of mistakes. But keep in mind that mistakes ... -
Yoga and Sound
In the last number of years, I went from having nearly constant major back issues, where it was difficult to ... -
Making Magic
Go slowly and consistently to practice more efficiently. From Halftime Magazine, a print publication and website for the marching arts. -
Overcoming Boredom
I got an email recently from someone who is “bored” with their playing and wondered what suggestions I had to ... -
Why Tone?
Find out how to control your tone through all dynamic levels and performance settings from Jeff Coffin, three-time Grammy Award ... -
Getting Ready for the Road
Tour is coming up, and you’re not ready! What can you do? From Halftime Magazine, a print publication and online ... -
The Art in Articulation
How many ways can you articulate a note? This question is akin to asking: How many ways can you articulate ... -
What to Practice
Jeff Coffin shares practice tips and techniques and encourages musicians to identify five strengths and five weaknesses. From Halftime Magazine, ...
Author: Jeff Coffin
Jeff Coffin
Jeff Coffin is a three-time Grammy Award winning saxophonist, composer, educator, and author. He has been a band member of Dave Matthews Band since 2008. Jeff also teaches at Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tennessee. Jeff has published “The Saxophone Book,” co-wrote “The Articulate Jazz Musician” with Caleb Chapman, and released “The Road Book” in late 2019. Jeff is a Yamaha and D’Addario Performing Artist and Clinician. Visit jeffcoffin.com and earuprecords.com for more information.
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