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.

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Professional Perspective on the Purtle Brass Conference — Conference Commentary

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Jeff Purtle - Claude Gordon's Teachings

Featured Artists:
Harry Kim
Carl Lenthe

Guest Speakers:
Dr. Larry Miller, M.D. - The Diaphragmatic Breathing Fallacy
Dr. Keith Amstutz - Earl Irons and His Teaching
Rich Ita - Repair and Maintenance

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This channel focuses on advanced trumpet pedagogy, diagnostic teaching, and integrated practice systems for serious trumpet players and educators.
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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 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

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Professional Perspective on the Purtle Brass Conference — Conference Commentary with Rick Baptist

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Purtle Brass Conference - Visit https://www.purtle.com/brass-conference for more information and to register online.

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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 majors, professional players, and trumpet teachers, as well as dedicated beginners and comeback players who want

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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 proper equipment selection for students.

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Trumpet or Cornet?
Do you really know the difference?
by Rich Ita, owner of Brass Instrument Workshop in Atlanta, Georgia

00:00 Introduction
01:15 What's the difference be a trumpet and a cornet?
04:36 The cornet i

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Professional Perspective on the Purtle Brass Conference — Conference Commentary with Jon Lewis

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Jon Lewis talks about the Purtle Brass Conference this summer.

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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 majors, professional players, and trumpet teachers, as well as dedicated beginners and comeback players who want a clear, structured approach to long-term development

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