PERHAPS A GIFT VOUCHER FOR MUM?: MOTHER'S DAY
Fiona Berry has written an insightful, thoroughly practical, deeply personal and enormously helpful book. The text is a common sense journey that is essential reading for teachers and learners alike. No stone is left unturned in the pursuit of healthy and enjoyable music making. -Jeffery Wilson, Professor of Composition at Junior Guildhall School of Music, London, Professor of Saxophone at Royal Military School of Music, Director of Environ Music. This book is an excellent guide to the often hidden mysteries of instrumental practice. Fiona Berry has produced a thoroughly comprehensive and insightful book. The range of topics is broad, yet each is approached demonstrating a depth of research, and presented in a readable manner of great use to both student and teacher alike. -Richard Ingham FRSA, Honorary Professor of Jazz Education (ret'd), University of St Andrews, Visiting Tutor, University of Aberdeen, Director, XVI World Saxophone Congress, Editor, Cambridge Companion to the Saxophone (Cambridge University Press), President, Clarinet and Saxophone Society of Great Britain 'Play music better' is essential reading for any musician wanting to develop their skills. It takes a wonderful in-depth look at the most fundamental things involved in improving both technique and musicianship. There are so many golden nuggets in this book and I highly recommend it, regardless of your level. -Max Beesley- Distinguished and highly regarded musician, actor, producer, and writer. Fiona Berry presents a surprisingly new and insightful look at how to obtain the most fun when playing music. Her observations and tips are to the point and they will make you obtain your musical goals faster and easier. This book definitely brings the fun back in your music making!!! -Sebastiaan de Krom, Renowned freelance drummer, Principal Lecturer at Leeds Conservatoire, Jazz drums teacher at Purcell School of Music, London, Music Director of the National Jazz Youth Orchestra's Academy Big Band. I worked with Fiona Berry for over 15 years, she is truly one of the most inspiring teachers. The insights and practical advice gleaned in this publication will be of huge benefit to all musicians, from beginners to advanced players alike. Keep it simple, get improvising and, most of all, Play Music Better. -Stephen Martin BA (Hons), Director of Music (Bolton School 1998 - 2014)
