I initially contacted Jeff because I was interested in finding a Claude Gordon trumpet. I was working out of the CG method on my own for A few months beforehand and after I was able to acquire a CG trumpet with the help of Jeff, He offered to give me lessons. My progress has increased tenfold with weekly lessons with a teacher who is well versed in the CG method. There is only one way to play a brass instrument correctly and with proper development and patience, anyone can learn to play correctly and not only that, but attain a range of double high C and beyond. If anyone is serious about learning to play a brass instrument, I highly recommend Jeff!

Highly, highly recommend taking lessons with Jeff! I tried teaching myself to play, and it felt like a constant struggle with no progress. After studying with a Claude Gordon Certified Teacher, the path ahead is clear. Now every practice session feels like I’m moving forward, little by little, and things that were previously very challenging are becoming much easier. I look forward to continue working with Jeff for as long as I can.

I want to take lessons because I had gotten braces and I had no idea how to readjust as fast as possible while avoiding injury or learning bad habits. I remembered seeing that Claude Gordons way of teaching was the way to lead to easiest playing and I managed to find trumpet lessons with Jeff Purtle. I immediately found that the routines and advice given are priceless, because they made me stop worrying over unnecessary things and set me in the correct mentality to become a better trumpet player overall. I dont have braces anymore and have been readjusting well. Even while readjusting, I find that I can slur and tongue easier than I could when I had nothing to readjust to!

I have worked with Mr purtle as an online student for past 10 years and believe he is genuinely a qualified brass instruction who helps players in all levels become great!

Excellent pedagogy in teaching the instrument.