Jeff Purtle has given recitals in England, Wales, Scotland and the USA. He has spoken at the International Trumpet Guild Conference and hosted his own conferences. Jeff’s brass students are in all branches of the United States military, band directors from SC and other states, and students in the San Francisco Symphony, Charlotte NC Symphony, Greenville Symphony, Charleston Symphony, Augusta Symphony, Aiken Symphony, Jacksonville FL Symphony, and UK and Chinese orchestras. Some are touring in the UK and Europe. Jeff was personally certified by master teacher and author Claude Gordon. Jeff’s ebook “Hit it Hard & Wish It Well” is published in t...

I love Modern Progressive Rock and Metal particulaly bands that also fall into the Djent category as well. Think TesseracT, Haken, Sky Harbor, The Contortionist, Monuments, Aviations, Evergrey, Earthside, Vola, as well as shredders like Intervals, Arch Echo, Plini, Thrailkill. I'm now putting my 30 plus years of teaching experience behind guiding students on that path. My Life On 7 Strings course, however, is showcased the most in the music I write and record. My Life On 7 Strings and associated Life On 6 Strings course is accellerated and designed to have you playing some serious chops within a year's time. I enjoy practicing this material m...

Welcome to Tapio Susi, your premier destination for personalized music education in West Jefferson, NC. Whether you're a budding guitarist, aspiring vocalist, or intrigued by music theory, our expert one-on-one lessons are tailored to nurture your musical journey. We offer a diverse range of instruction, including guitar, piano, singing, drums, bass guitar, flute, and even unique instruments like the djembe. With a focus on creativity and skill-building, we also provide guidance in music and audio production, ensuring a comprehensive musical experience for enthusiasts of all levels. Let's create beautiful music together!

Trained and licensed music educator offering private instruction to music students. Open to students of all ages and all levels–there's a place for everyone here! Primary lesson instruction is in saxophone, but I also offer piano lessons as well as music theory (recommended for students interested in pursuing a career in music).