In My Own Key: My Life in Love and Music

by Stoddart Publishing and Liona Boyd

Book Overview

"Exotic venues, sold-out concerts, and the companionship of the world's most powerful people have given Liona Boyd a lifestyle few will ever experience. The internationally acclaimed classical... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0773731210
• ISBN13: 9780773731219
• Release Date: January 1998
• Publisher: Stoddart
• Length: 360 Pages
• Weight: 1.70 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.3" x 6.5" x 9.3"

Customer Reviews

Fantastic Book to read!

This book is a wonderful account of one of the most talented musicians alive! I have been a huge fan of Liona's music for many years and this book gives an in depth look into what this Classical Guitarist is really all about. She has been through so much growing up and it is great to know that she has met her dreams and continues to flourish in her field. I hope Liona will continue to write books, as this is more proof of what a talented lady she really is. The writing is as imaginative and inspiring as her music. Even if you're not a fan of her music or do not know her music, that should not keep you from reading this book. I can't wait for more!

fun & interesting read.could NOT put down

Have been a great fan of Ms boyds music for years.Loved the book.It is insight into the person who has given me much pleasure with her wonderful music. More then anything,it was a great read.Interesting, & great fun.What a terrific movie it would make

A fascinating story by the great guitarist, Liona Boyd.

My first interest in classical guitar followed our daughter's learning the ukulele, then the guitar at elementary school. When the local community center offered group guitar lessons by a talented local musician, I enrolled. As time went on we attended numerous classical guitar concerts by many well known guitarists. We also saw Liona Boyd on PBS in the early 1980's. Since that time, we have seen Liona perform many concerts, and had our albums signed by her. Liona's sensitive tonal interpretation of many popular guitar pieces and her unique music writing abilities place her eminently among her peers.Liona's autobiography weaves a fascinating and wonderful history of her upbringing, adventures, and dedication to the mastery of her musical instrument, the classical guitar. Liona's book tells of her many interesting experiences, stories, adventures and travelogs as a solo female artist. We recommend this book about North America's foremost classical guitarist without reservation. The book is well written and includes many beautiful photographs of Liona, her family, and friends. We are proud to have it on our bookshelf. We look forward to future publications by Liona Boyd.

An amazing and entertaining story about Liona Boyd's life

A fan of classical music and guitar in particular, I had to have this book, of course. But could I imagine how much fun it would be to read? I had trouble putting it down at night and finished it in two days! What a wonderful person she is. Everybody who loves music should read this book, as it is full of interesting anecdotes and stories behind the scenes in the guitar world. The print quality of the colorful pictures is excellent. A great value.