Kurt Thompson
World Record Holder For Highest Note On Trumpet!
Professional Trumpet Educator
Celebrating America's 250th Anniversary
Helping Adult Trumpet Players Improve Their Range, Endurance, and Confidence Since 1984
Every Trumpet Player Is Different
Some players need better endurance.
Some need more range.
Others simply want to enjoy playing again.
Wherever you are in your journey...
there's a place to begin.
🎺 There Is No "One-Size-Fits-All" Solution.
The reason so many players struggle is because they've been given generic advice instead of an accurate diagnosis.
Whether you're looking for a simple tip, a self-paced course, or personal coaching, you'll find a starting point that's right for you.
▼ Choose Your Starting Point ▼
The 10 Biggest Mistakes Adult Trumpet Players Make
Most adult players struggle for years because nobody ever showed them what actually works.
Discover ten proven concepts that can immediately improve your practice, endurance, range, efficiency and overall playing.
✔ Instant PDF Download
✔ Learn at your own pace
✔ Perfect for comeback players
Only $7
BUILD A STRONG FOUNDATION
Trumpet Fundamentals
If you've been frustrated with inconsistent playing, poor endurance, missed notes, or confusing advice, this book gives you the foundation every successful trumpet player needs.
Develop endurance, range, and control—one exercise at a time.
$35
EXPERIENCE MY TEACHING
Mini Masterclass
Want to see how I teach before investing in the complete program?
This introductory course contains lessons from my professional training system so you can experience my teaching style and start improving immediately.
Perfect for players who want to "test drive" the complete course.
You'll get the first 3 weeks of my semester long, 16 week embouchure training system.
$97
COMPLETE TRAINING SYSTEM
16-Week Video Course
My complete flexibility and performance system.
✔ Endurance
✔ Range
✔ Flexibility
✔ Efficiency
✔ Daily practice routines
✔ Lifetime access
Designed for serious trumpet players who want lasting improvement.
$397
PERSONAL COACHING
Work Directly With Kurt Thompson
For trumpet players who want the fastest and most personalized results.
You'll receive:
• Weekly coaching
• Individual diagnosis
• Customized improvement plan
• Direct feedback
• Four months of personal instruction
Limited openings available.
Contact me for details.
Why Kurt?
Kurt Thompson's teaching and coaching will:
- Take away the pain of the mouthpiece hurting your lips
- Add higher notes to your playing range
- Allow you to play with a beautiful, pleasing tone
- Reduce or eliminate your missed notes
- Enable you to play much longer without getting so tired
- Give you the absolute confidence every trumpet player and brass musician need to do well in their school band, community ensemble, or any other playing group!
WHY LEARN FROM KURT THOMPSON?
✔ Professional trumpet performer
✔ Teacher since 1984
✔ World Record Holder
✔ Author of multiple instructional books
✔ Thousands of students helped
✔ Over four decades of professional experience
WHAT STUDENTS ARE SAYING
Dave tripled his endurance!
"Sign up and start screaming out those notes."-Dave, Trumpeter in California
85 Year Old Achieves High D!
"If you're looking for a recommendation, here's my vote for Kurt Thompson."
-Perry, 85 year old trumpet student
I highly recommend this course!
"He is going to teach you tricks and techniques and exercises that will improve both your playing and your range!"
-Dr. Kevin Garner, Trumpeter