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Title: Decent content, poorly presented
Review: I thought the book had a good deal of useful information, especially on the details of the Valsalva manuever and the breathing process. I was distracted, however, by the outdated inkjet pictures, and the supposedly "breakthrough" discoveries and teaching techniques which have been around for quite some time in the professional circuit. The book is good for the student who is new to the study of breathing, but does not contain any bibliography for further study. Arnold Jacobs, former tuba player with the Chicago Symphony (and widely known for his expertise on breathing for musical purposes) has much more information to provide, and most of his discoveries were made many years ago, and still apply today. If you purchase this book, be sure to check out anything by Jacobs or his former students to see what you'll be missing.
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