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Brett Getzen

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About Me

With nearly 70 years of experience and family tradition, the Getzen Company is committed to producing the absolute finest quality brasswinds anywhere. Whether for a seasoned professional or the young beginner, Getzen instruments will meet the needs of every player at every level.

My Blog

How To Play Test An Instrument by Charlie Miller

How many times have you seen someone play test an instrument and spend most of his/her effort tying to hit that high F?  Or try to perform a passage that they would find difficult on their own in...
Posted by Brett Getzen on Wed, 14 Nov 2007 09:15:00 PST

Breaking Up The Boys Club

Breaking Up The Boys Club   Think of some great American trumpet players.  I'm sure everyone can come up with an impressive list of players both past and present.  Now, go back through...
Posted by Brett Getzen on Wed, 14 Nov 2007 09:10:00 PST

News From the Road

Mike Vax (l) takes a break from working the crowds during NAMM to discuss all things trumpet with Rick Braun (r).  Both are endorsing Getzen artists.  Mike with the 3001MV Artist Model Mike...
Posted by Brett Getzen on Thu, 17 May 2007 12:17:00 PST

Featured Custom Series Dealer

  R.E.W. Music is family owned and has been serving the greater Kansas City area for more than 20 years.  Servicing all musicians from student to professional with the same level of service...
Posted by Brett Getzen on Thu, 17 May 2007 12:00:00 PST

Hints for Building Range by Mike Vax

The proper way to build range is to increase it gradually over a number of years, always using as natural an embouchure as possible.  Students need to learn to let the air do the work instead of ...
Posted by Brett Getzen on Thu, 17 May 2007 11:59:00 PST

My Experience Learning to Be a Teacher by Nicole Sasser

They say teaching isn't for everyone and I always thought it wasn't for me.  That is, until I started to teach.  Since graduating from college, I've created my own studio with twelve student...
Posted by Brett Getzen on Thu, 17 May 2007 11:53:00 PST

News From the Factory

Welcome On Board:  Jim Stella   In September, 2006 the Getzen team proudly added another member.  Jim Stella joined the company as the new Assistant Plant Manager.  Prior to comin...
Posted by Brett Getzen on Thu, 17 May 2007 11:48:00 PST

From The Mailbag

Hello Getzen, I go to Wauwatosa East High School and our band has just returned from a trip to England.  Our Jazz Ensemble and two concert bands performed at the Gala concerts for the London New...
Posted by Brett Getzen on Thu, 17 May 2007 11:43:00 PST

The All New Eterna Proteus

In 1962, the Getzen Company set the trumpet world abuzz with the introduction of the first 900 Eterna trumpet.  In 2001, after decades of design changes, that legendary trumpet was returned in th...
Posted by Brett Getzen on Thu, 17 May 2007 11:38:00 PST

Something Great Gets Even Better

  Since their introduction, Getzen Custom Series trombones have led the industry in performance, quality, and unmatched value.  With such overwhelming acceptance and outstanding designs, it...
Posted by Brett Getzen on Thu, 17 May 2007 11:34:00 PST