Keith Fiala's journey to become a professional trumpet player is not an average one. Starting as a talented young player and winding up as average, he has faced great adversity. After he quit for 3 years and later returned to play, Keith was fortunate enough to tour with Maynard Ferguson in 2004, and learned a great deal from his hero. Secrets to Efficient Brass Playing will inspire you to search for the answers that are not commonly shared in the brass world. Insights from Maynard Ferguson and other great players Keith has learned from, come together in this helpful manual.