Masterclasses
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- Mar 02, 2026
Colonel Earl D. Irons - Cornet Soloist, Trumpet Teacher and More by Dr. Keith Amstutz
#trumpet #trumpetlessons #trumpetlife 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 Int...
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- Mar 02, 2026
Bill Adam vs Claude Gordon vs Donald Reinhardt vs Jimmy Stamp
#trumpet #trumpetlessons #trumpetlife 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 o...
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- Mar 02, 2026
Trumpet vs. Cornet: What Actually Makes Them Different
A pedagogical evaluation of instrument acoustics and bore profiles. Understanding the organological differences between trumpet and cornet to ensure historically informed performance practice and prop...
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- Mar 02, 2026
Diagnostic 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 provid...
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- Mar 02, 2026
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 t...
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- Mar 02, 2026
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 airf...
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- Mar 02, 2026
WIND POWER & THE TONGUE — Purtle Brass Conference 2011 · I
This lecture revisits the foundational relationship between wind power and tongue function, expanding upon the diagnostic principles presented in earlier conference sessions.Jeff Purtle clarifies how ...
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- Mar 02, 2026
PRACTICE ROUTINES & SYSTEM BUILDING — Purtle Brass Conference 2010 · IV
The final lecture in this series focuses on constructing effective practice routines that integrate all previously discussed elements: wind, articulation, coordination, and embouchure function. Rathe...
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- Mar 02, 2026
FACIAL MUSCLES & LIP FUNCTION — Purtle Brass Conference 2010 · III
This lecture addresses facial musculature and lip function within a healthy, efficient trumpet embouchure. Emphasis is placed on minimizing excess tension while maintaining structural integrity and re...
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- Mar 02, 2026
WIND CONTROL, FINGERS & LEFT HAND — Purtle Brass Conference 2010 · II
This session explores the often-overlooked coordination between wind control, finger function, and left-hand stability. Jeff Purtle demonstrates how inefficiencies in these areas directly affect consi...
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