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Becoming a Portfolio Musician
Being a portfolio musician is a concept that every music student should dive into. When graduation day arrives, it is ... -
What’s Next?
“The West Wing” is one of my favorite TV dramas. The show features the lives of staffers in the White ... -
Being Very Good at Two Things
In the past, being great at one single thing in music was enough to have a career. For many economic ... -
Practicing During a Pandemic
I recently received an email from a high school brass player saying that she has been practicing “a bit aimlessly ... -
Active Listening
Now is the time for young musicians to become active listeners and dive into various worlds of music that they ... -
Your Own Draft Day
Many similarities exist in the habits and traits of professional musicians and professional athletes. Draft day for athletes or securing ... -
Supporting Cast
Every great movie has its main characters and also has a supporting cast that helps the stars shine. Just like ... -
Achieving Your Best
As you get ready for your first concert of the season, college audition, jury, or recital, think about how to ... -
The 3 P’s
As you get comfortable with the start of school, I hope you’ll remember three things on your path to a ... -
The Artistry of Japanese Bands
Over the years with Boston Brass, I have had the privilege to perform with wind ensembles of all ages and ... -
The Legacies Left Behind
In April the world lost an incredible musician, teacher, and mentor. Sam Pilafian was a teacher and mentor to countless ... -
Music Management
Over the years I have had the opportunity to meet many talented young performers who are interested in pursuing a ... -
“Routine” Travel
Many of you will be traveling to college auditions or wind ensemble competitions in the next few months. Here are ... -
Ear Training
It takes a three-part approach when training young brass players to be contributing members of an ensemble. These activities should ... -
Get Your Musical House in Order
Whether you are well into marching season or beginning your concert season, the new academic year gives you the opportunity ... -
How to be a Coachable Musician
My son just finished his sophomore year in high school and is looking to play baseball in college. All of ... -
Mouthpiece Matchmaking
Choosing and playing a mouthpiece ultimately is a personal decision. What works for others might not work for you; what ... -
Trumpet Talk 101
Young trumpet players: Let’s talk shop! No matter how long you have been playing, it’s important to develop a solid ... -
Practicing in the Age of Technology
Being a musician in the information age presents us with many opportunities. We can look up, order, and download sheet ... -
Three-Part Diet in Playing Music
Hello, readers of Halftime Magazine. I’m excited to share with you my experiences playing chamber music and teaching music. In ...
Author: Jeff Conner
Jeff Conner
Jeff Conner is the only original member of Boston Brass. He has more than 30 years of experience building and branding the Boston Brass name in the world of chamber music. As a Yamaha Performing Group, Boston Brass has performed in 49 states and 30 countries, is a featured participant in conferences and conventions, and leads master classes and artist residencies around the world.
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