Library
A structured collection of articles, Claude Gordon recordings, and study materials organized within a systematic approach to trumpet pedagogy.
The Library brings together the Clarke-Gordon tradition in one place—allowing serious players to study concepts, trace ideas, and connect recordings, written material, and practical application.
Clarke Autobiography — Chapter 16: A SUDDEN CHANGE IN THE MUSIC TIDE I BEGIN SERIOUSLY TO STUDY THE VIOLA SUMMER BRINGS EXTRA WORK A NEW IDEA IS BORN
Chapter 16 of Herbert L. Clarke’s autobiography describes his transition fully into professional music and the decision to commit to a musical career. It highlights determination, practical experience, and the role of perseverance in establishing a stable foundation in the profession.
View ResourceClarke Autobiography — Chapter 1: Intro
Chapter 1 of Herbert L. Clarke’s autobiography, introducing his background, musical outlook, and early views on practice and development.
View ResourceHow I Became a Cornetist — Herbert L. Clarke
A structured edition of Herbert L. Clarke’s autobiography, organized for study, reference, and long-term trumpet development.
View ResourceTrumpet Ensembles from Purtle Brass Conference
Trumpet Ensembles from Purtle Brass Conference conducted by Gary Malvern and Peter Voisin, son of Roger Voisin. This was the opening to the final concert with Harry Kim and a Latin Jazz Band.
View ResourcePurtle.com Brass Camp 2010 Summary
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The first annual Purtle.com Brass Camp took place July 16-17, 2010 at Anderson University in Anderson, South Carolina with participants coming from around the world and watching online from all regions of the globe. Jeff Purtle presented the teachings of Claude Gordon. The two featured artists were Harry Kim, founder of the Vine Street Horns, and Susan Slaughter, Principal Trumpet with the Saint Louis Symphony Orchestra for 37 years. Other guest speakers in
Harry Kim's Life Lessons From Music and Trumpet Playing
Harry Kim's talks about the lessons he learned about the music business that will benefit any musician and trumpet player to avoid pitfalls and gain wisdom from Harry and his friends seen on the video clips.
00:00:00 Opening Humor About Making Money
00:03:03 Introduced to Trumpet and Music
00:06:15 Putting a Band Together
00:06:50 Cutting a Show
00:08:03 Moving to California
00:08:35 Marlboro Music Festival or The Catskills?
00:09:36 Loosing a Student Mentality
00:11:00 This is Harry's first le
Trumpet Lessons with Claude Gordon - Dr. Larry Miller, M.D. and Jeff Purtle
Dr. Larry Miller, M.D. and Jeff Purtle discuss taking trumpet lessons with Claude Gordon and answer trumpet and brass playing questions.
00:00 Larry on how he started playing trumpet
05:02 Residency and cardio vascular surgery and first coronary bypasses
05:30 Seeking out Claude Gordon for trumpet lessons
09:48 Arturo Sandoval and Claude Gordon Brass Camps
10:27 Jeff on starting to play trumpet
13:08 Trumpet lessons with Charles Brady
14:40 How Jeff found Claude Gordon
22:20 Jeff on changing yo
Colonel Earl D. Irons - Cornet Soloist, Trumpet Teacher and More by Dr. Keith Amstutz
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Colonel Earl D. Irons - Cornet Soloist, Trumpet Teacher and More
by Dr. Keith Amstutz - Professor Emeritus of Trumpet for University of South Carolina
00:00 Introduction
00:15 Byron Autry at Michigan State University 1959
01:45 Earl Irons born March 10, 1891 in Sulpher Springs, Texas
03:08 Became a band director at 15 years old
03:18 Married in 1917
03:35 Became a Taylor
04:06 Drafted into the United States Army
04:25 Studied Theory and Composition with P
Bill Adam vs Claude Gordon vs Donald Reinhardt vs Jimmy Stamp
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Four points of view on trumpet teaching were discussed and explained by long time students of these four significant brass teachers.
Bill Adam by James Stokes of Appalachian State University
Claude Gordon by Bob O'Donnell, Los Angeles studio trumpet player
Donald Reinhardt by Rich Willey, author and moderator of Trumpet Herald Reinhardt Forum
Jimmy Stamp by Roy Poper of Oberlin Conservatory and author of book on James Stamp
Jeff Purtle moderated the quest
View ResourceDiagnostic Kinesiology: Fluoroscopic Analysis of Tongue Arch & Air Compression
A diagnostic analysis of tongue mechanics during performance, utilizing medical fluoroscopy to identify the physiological root causes of range limitations and articulation failure. This footage provides the visual evidence required to correct embouchure dysfunction.
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This channel focuses on advanced trumpet pedagogy, diagnostic teaching, and integrated practice systems for serious trumpet players and educators.
The material is primarily intended for college trumpet m
FINGERS, LEFT HAND & ALTERNATE FINGERINGS— Purtle Brass Conference 2011 · III
This lecture addresses the coordination of fingers, left-hand stability, and intelligent use of alternate fingerings within a unified technical system.
Jeff Purtle illustrates how inefficiencies in these areas can disrupt airflow, timing, and consistency, even in advanced players. The focus remains on functional integration rather than mechanical isolation.
This lecture concludes the three-part Purtle Brass Conference 2011 series.
00:00:00 Intro about Clarke's Technical Studies
00:02:30 4. Fi
RANGE & WIND CONTROL— Purtle Brass Conference 2011 · II
This session examines range development through controlled, efficient wind use rather than force or compensation. Jeff Purtle demonstrates how range limitations are often the result of mismanaged airflow rather than embouchure strength alone.
Drawing from Claude Gordon’s pedagogical principles, this lecture reframes range as a byproduct of system balance and coordination.
This lecture is part of the Purtle Brass Conference 2011 study series.
00:00:00 Intro, Range Studies, and Sergio Frade
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