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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 ... -
Being Great
When students decide on their college majors, they are making one of the most important decisions in their lives. If ... -
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 ... -
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 ...
