Testimonials

Leif Arntzen

Jazz Trumpeter

For me, as a mature player, I had become somewhat disconnected from mainstream trumpet pedagogy for many years, although I continued to play & work…

Claude Gordon

To Jeff - A fine student and player ---My Best for your success. Sincerely,

Andrea Tofanelli

Jeff Purtle has done an unbelievable favour to all the trumpeters in the world by preserving the teaching of great masters Claude Gordon and Herbert…

Philippe Schartz

Section Principal Trumpet

BBC National Orchestra of Wales

Jeff Purtle and his website purtle.com is an essential gate to first class brass teaching. Not only does Jeff keep the invaluable Claude Gordon material…

Carl Flesher

Dear Jeff, Thank you for sharing your talent with us at Katherine & David's wedding. We were told by so many people at the reception…

Charles Koelsch

This is Charles Koelsch, music director at WMUU radio and host/producer of "Carolina Concerts" on the South Carolina Educational Radio Network. It gives me great…

Andrew Balent

Jeff Purtle is a very accomplished and dedicated trumpet player. I have known him for over ten years and highly recommend him as a teacher…

Frank Kaderabek

Former Trumpet Faculty

Curtis Institute of Music

I am so glad you are carrying on the traditions of Claude Gordon's teachings. Frank Kaderabek The Curtis Institute Of Music - Trumpet Professor Principal…

Bill Bing

Jeff Purtle is the person best to carry on the work that Claude Gordon had done in his time. Jeff knows much more about Claude…

Just wanted to tell you what a great site you have. Very good articles, etc. Best wishes, Ole J. Utnes Vestfold, Norway Trumpet Professor -…

Eric Bolvin

Your articles are great and to the point, which of course will cause great controversy in the internet trumpet community! Eric Bolvin San Francisco, California…

Mike Gallagher

One of the joys I experienced while playing Daddy Warbucks in 'Annie' at the Peace Center in Greenville, SC in September, 2013 was hearing the…

Stephen Bottom

I think you've provided quite a resource to the trumpet playing community. Good work. Nice site. Lots of good info! Dr. Stephen Bottom Columbia, Missouri…

Jim Buckner

Wow! Your site looks great! I was fascinated to see that you included information on the changes in Clarke's Technical Studies. I have been quite…

David Bilger

Professor of Trumpet

Northwestern University, Bienen School of Music

You have a great website -- full of interesting and informative content about Claude Gordon. The layout and navigation is superior, and it fills a…