| Many of the things that Jerome Callet teaches run contrary to accepted teaching methods but they have helped many players.
At the same time I agree with Dave on the music issue. This applies to a wide range of teachers and players. You need to give the audience great music to listen to and not screeching high notes. Most people (with the exception of some trumpet players) don't want to hear all that screeching. They want to hear high notes when it makes sense within the music.
I have heard Mr. Callet play and he is not a great player & he does not have a wonderful sound. However, he has been successful as both a teacher and a designer of Trumpets. The Callet Jazz is an excellent horn. He is good at what he does. Is he for everybody. No!
Mike
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