JEFF COFFIN
FLUTE CLINIC INFO

CONTACT: Brian Horner
BHorner@soundartistsupport.com

From: 10 Improvisational Flute Etudes
iReal Pro for practice
(AUDIO ONLY)
JC Videos below audio tracks

JC at ITA STUDIOS in Nashville, TN playing ‘Simon Says’ (Giant Steps chord changes) with a drum loop by Derrek Phillips. Bass clarinet by JC.

QUOTES:

Your flute étude book is great! I think that there are a lot of things out there geared towards sax players but it was about time for something like this. Thanks for all you do for advancement of the art.

Erik Gratton - Principle Flutist Nashville Symphony

These flute etudes are going to be an amazing tool for my flute students. They are complex enough to keep our brains very engaged, and simple enough that classical players like us will not become overwhelmed by the harmonic language of these jazz studies. I am excited to integrate them into my curriculum!
Molly Alicia Barth - Associate Professor of Flute Blair School of Music Vanderbilt University

As a classically-trained flutist, these etudes inspire me to play/learn jazz! The imaginative and smooth solos fall nicely into the fingers, so learning vocabulary feels very organic. Jeff Coffin, a world-class educator, saxophonist, and flutist in his own right, opens a new window into his generous craft with this set of etudes. His audio tracks show the nuance of jazz phrasing that goes well beyond notation. Fantastic resource. Great job, JC!!

Dr. Daniel Pardo - Assistant Professor of Flute Prairie View A&M University, Yamaha Performing Artist and Clinician

Jeff Coffin has made a valuable contribution to flute pedagogy with his book of etudes. It is valuable on many levels and gives the player a good insight into basic jazz harmony. Enjoy!
Lew Tabackin - Jazz Legend, Multiple DownBeat Critics Poll Winner (Flute), Multi-Award winning Jazz Flutist & Tenor Saxophonist


As usual Jeff Coffin — AKA the sax student whisperer — hits the high E# (#anomaly) for those of us who double on the instrument, but also for the serious classical flautist who has eyes to venture into the soul a bit more. These études/exercises give you the ramp on to the improvisor’s freeway with less fear. 

Kirk Whalum - Grammy Winning Saxophonist/Flautist


This should be a central part of the literature for college and high school students. Plus it will be fun for the students.
Sam Levine - Woodwinds Session Musician / Nashville
TN

These etudes are a perfect tool for flutists looking to expand their knowledge of jazz. With careful study you will learn jazz phrasing and the basic vocabulary necessary for jazz improvisation. I feel the best way to learn is by playing along with the players you love. By providing a recording of each etude Jeff has enabled you to do just that. An invaluable resource.
Jeff Driskill - Saxophone & Woodwinds Big Phat Band / LA Session Musician 


As a saxophonist, these etudes are challenging...as a flautist, there is enough material for advanced students and seasoned-veterans alike, to be engaged in hours of practice. Jeff's creative use of rhythmic vocabulary, range and dynamics, make these etudes fun and challenging; a rare balance among today's etude books. I highly recommend this book to anyone looking to take their time in the shed to the next level.
Adam Larson - Saxophone Professor / UMKC Conservatory

As an established master teacher and player he has been privy to many musical experiences as well as accolades on and off the stage. Here he puts forth his experiences to task on flute and thoughts in the same way that he is as a human being. I hear so many beautiful influences in here from Yusef Lateef to Herbie Mann’s dark tonal palette. It swings, is joyous, has a sense of humor and educates all of us, from the pros to the novice. I love that he took the time to actually transcribe himself as part of the concept for these etudes. It makes for a unique melodic journey that speaks to the freedom in all of us as human beings in the form of artists. Thank you Jeff for sharing your light and joy of music and the flute!
Jay Rodriguez-Sierra - NYC Sax/Flute (Celia Cruz, Tito Puente, Ray Barretto, Willie Colon, Eddie Palmieri, Bobby Sanabria, Stevie Wonder, Joan Osborne, pianist Chucho Valdez, etc...)