"Gordon is always willing to share his practical (and theoretical and historical!) insights, and each session is jam-packed with useful exercises and insights. As a college teacher myself, I must remark just how easily teaching seems to come for him. He's a natural born teacher, no doubt!"
–Danny, Montréal
"Nicolas is happy to go to his trumpet lessons; I think it's because he perceives that he is progressing without feeling criticized. As the teaching takes into account what interests him, he has fun playing and sees the benefit of hard work! "
-Catherine, Montréal, mother of Nicolas, age 11
(Nicolas is presently pursuing a music and science double major in college.)
"My 10-year-old daughter thoroughly enjoyed trumpet lessons with Gordon, who is an excellent musician and a very competent teacher. He easily passed on his passion for music, was always in a good mood, with clear explanations, and helped my daughter in discovering several styles of music, such as classical, jazz and Latin, which was very motivating for her."
-Mireille, Montréal
"After many years of not having picked up a trumpet, I took private lessons with Gordon. I arrived at the first lesson feeling nervous and rusty, but he immediately put me at ease and quickly helped me return to and surpass previous levels, while greatly expanding my understanding of music theory. A short time after our lessons I performed in front of a few hundred people and I felt perfectly confident and comfortable, knowing our time together had given me the skills to shine."
-Lorne, Montreal
"As a beginner on the trumpet, I was delighted to meet Gordon. He adapts perfectly to the student's level as well as their musical tastes. He knows perfectly everything related to the trumpet, and it's really pleasant to follow his teaching."
-Grégoire, Montréal
"Gordon is a fantastic trumpet teacher! I've learned so much from him! He's always suggested just the right exercises for me to improve my technique, and given me great music to play to help me grow as a musician. He’s been kind and patient, as well as generous with his time. He's also incredibly knowledgeable about jazz music (and trumpet music in general), and has put everything I've learned in context."
-Max Jeffs, Cambridge, Mass.
"Gordon recently began teaching trumpet to our 8-year-old. Our child connected with Gordon from the first class. The lessons are engaging and informative. Gordon is very thorough, offering short videos and resources after the lessons to facilitate continued learning while practicing. We've been amazed by the progress our child has made in a very short time, not only in skill level but most importantly in confidence."
-Jenny, Toronto
(This student is now 12 years old, plays in their school band, and is still taking lessons with me.)
"I’ve been taking trumpet lessons with Gordon for about three years now and I couldn’t recommend him enough. He has a deep understanding of music theory, history, and of course, the trumpet. Our lessons are always engaging and often quite varied. Some weeks we’ll focus on sight reading, and others we’ll practice learning songs by ear. We cover an array of musical styles and genres. Gordon is particularly knowledgeable about improvised music and jazz, but that hasn’t stopped us from exploring reggae, classical, Latin and more. With each lesson, I get a bit of a history lesson, which helps foster a deeper appreciation for the music."
-Thomas, Leeds UK