Claude Gordon Practice Routines (The Brass Herald, February 2009 issue) by Jeff Purtle

Submitted by Jeff Purtle on Wed, 01/24/2018 - 19:58
The Brass Herald published by Philip Biggs

A practice routine is a tool to become an excellent and consistent player. It also gives a scientific way to understand how to improve specific skills. These qualities are essential for a long successful career. Claude Gordon believed anyone could be a “virtuoso” if he knew how to practice.

Testimonial about Claude Gordon's approach to brass playing through lessons with Jeff Purtle

Submitted by Jeff Purtle on Tue, 02/07/2017 - 12:09

I began studying with Jeff Purtle in June 2016 having been a successful semi-professional player for 13 years.  I read Roger Ingram's book "Clinical Notes" and recognised myself as someone who was beginning to feel no benefit from routines designed 13years ago to keep me gig fit.  After reading about Claude Gordon's approach on Jeff's website I attempted to study Claude's books without instruction.

David Bertie - trumpet
David Bertie

Freelance Trumpeter
Brass Teacher
Wincanton, Somerset
United Kingdom

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