Mitchell on Trumpet • Book 1

1. This magnificent method that will prepare the player for whatever they may encounter. The well-designed lessons and melodic exercises maintain the students’ interest while keeping the mind attentive to the most important fundamentals of the instrument. Gary Grant: Studio Player and Member of the Jerry Hey Horn Section.
2. Upon beginning Mitchell on Trumpet, I was amazed at how quickly my reading skills and physical capabilities improved. I recommend this marvelous approach for trumpet players of any discipline. Bob Strickland: Jazz Trumpet Recording Artist
3. Having used all 4 volumes of Mitchell s Method. I feel it is the most comprehensive treatise I’ve ever seen. My students have had considerable success from the etudes and studies. This method has made a monumental contribution to trumpet instruction. Col. Gilbert Mitchell: U.S. Army Band.
4. As a Freelance Musician in L.A., I must be able to play all styles of Music. Pappy s approach is perfect for obtaining endurance, flexibility, accuracy, and range. I highly recommend this method to all students and professionals. Bob O’Donnell: L.A. Freelance Player.
5. My teacher Leo De Mers introduced me to Mitchell on Trumpet. Until then I had only played out of the Arban’s book. The difference with Pappy’s approach was how musical the lessons were. The knowledge I gained gave me the confidence to play anything. I highly recommend these books to every trumpet player. Rick Baptist: L.A. Lead Player for Dancing with the Stars.
6. I had the honor of presenting a well-deserved award to Harold for earning the respect of his fellow musicians at the NYBC. It is with great appreciation and admiration that I am bestowed with this distinct honor. Charles Colin: Publisher of Many Great Brass Titles.
7. I had the pleasure of studying with Pappy who took me through all four editions of Mitchell on Trumpet. The exercises provide a solid foundation of the fundamentals of playing. I highly recommend them to all students of the horn. Ron King: L.A. Studio Musician
8. I studied with many teachers while establishing my career and made a special effort to seek out many respected educators and Harold Mitchell was one of them. Pappy had an extremely disciplined approach yet remained positive. He always gave you a feeling of confidence with his endless reservoir of uplifting sayings. My studies with Pappy were structured around his thorough approach, which I highly recommend for any serious student as I believe it is an extremely effective method. Herb Alpert: Creator of the Tijuana Brass, Recording Artist and Founder of the A and M Record Label.

Pappy lived at a time when musicians played a vital role in popular entertainment. This is the culmination of his life’s work and remains today as the only complete course ever written for trumpet.