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# Improvise for Real: The Complete Method for All Instruments

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Review: This is the BEST BOOK OUT THERE on how to learn music. - This book should be a must-read for every music student on the planet. If you've ever felt frustrated or discouraged with music lessons in the past, this book will show you another path. Learning music can and should be a natural and fun process from the beginning. Yes, it's about improvising, but it's a lot more than that too. It's about how to play the songs you love by ear (rather than relying on painstaking memory, or having to use sheet music & charts). Sheet music & charts have an important role, but if you can't make music without them, you'll never have the satisfaction that comes from expressing your own ideas in music. With Improvise for Real, you'll learn how to play the sounds you hear, both in your own imagination and in music you love. Connecting with music in this way will give you a lifetime of pleasure and enjoyment. Perhaps you think it won't work for you because you aren't a creative or musical person. But I promise you that this gradual & systematic approach works for everyone, and it can work for you too if you are willing to give it a chance. David Reed presents the theory behind his approach, along with a systematic set of instructions and activities that anyone can follow. There are instrument-specific suggestions as well, but the overall approach is geared to musicians of all instruments. Of all the music books I own (and there are quite a few), this is the only one I revisit on a regular basis. I can't recommend it highly enough. And if you want support for the ideas in the book, be sure to visit their website and check out the workshops, resources, and courses that are available to support you on your journey. Don't let this life-changing opportunity pass you by.
Review: So much more than music - I don’t even play an instrument, the underlying principles in this book can be adapted to any sport, skill, or activity if you read it as a metaphor. One of the most useful books I’ve ever read. Kudos to the author for developing such an amazing perspective of developing skill AND writing it in such a fun, clear, entertaining, and accessible way.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Best Sellers Rank | #161,000 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #89 in Jazz Music (Books) #160 in Music Theory (Books) #949 in Music Instruction & Study (Books) |
| Customer Reviews | 4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars (442) |
| Dimensions  | 7.44 x 0.55 x 9.69 inches |
| ISBN-10  | 0984686363 |
| ISBN-13  | 978-0984686360 |
| Item Weight  | 7.4 ounces |
| Language  | English |
| Print length  | 240 pages |
| Publication date  | February 27, 2013 |
| Publisher  | David Reed Music |

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ This is the BEST BOOK OUT THERE on how to learn music.
*by G***Z on July 27, 2024*

This book should be a must-read for every music student on the planet. If you've ever felt frustrated or discouraged with music lessons in the past, this book will show you another path. Learning music can and should be a natural and fun process from the beginning. Yes, it's about improvising, but it's a lot more than that too. It's about how to play the songs you love by ear (rather than relying on painstaking memory, or having to use sheet music & charts). Sheet music & charts have an important role, but if you can't make music without them, you'll never have the satisfaction that comes from expressing your own ideas in music. With Improvise for Real, you'll learn how to play the sounds you hear, both in your own imagination and in music you love. Connecting with music in this way will give you a lifetime of pleasure and enjoyment. Perhaps you think it won't work for you because you aren't a creative or musical person. But I promise you that this gradual & systematic approach works for everyone, and it can work for you too if you are willing to give it a chance. David Reed presents the theory behind his approach, along with a systematic set of instructions and activities that anyone can follow. There are instrument-specific suggestions as well, but the overall approach is geared to musicians of all instruments. Of all the music books I own (and there are quite a few), this is the only one I revisit on a regular basis. I can't recommend it highly enough. And if you want support for the ideas in the book, be sure to visit their website and check out the workshops, resources, and courses that are available to support you on your journey. Don't let this life-changing opportunity pass you by.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ So much more than music
*by E***O on September 21, 2025*

I don’t even play an instrument, the underlying principles in this book can be adapted to any sport, skill, or activity if you read it as a metaphor. One of the most useful books I’ve ever read. Kudos to the author for developing such an amazing perspective of developing skill AND writing it in such a fun, clear, entertaining, and accessible way.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Enlightening book with a different perspective than most music instruction books
*by R***Y on April 7, 2023*

This was a great book for deviating from pure music theory. There is theory present, but it is not presented in the typical format. This makes the book an approachable, seemingly less technical guide that supplements more rigorous theory based books. I recommend it as a complement to sight reading studies, theory studies, and unguided free improvisation.

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