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Bill Pierce is such an
indelible part of my
memory from my
formative years at
Berklee. | knew | had

hit the big time when |
played gigs with Billl He
welcomed and embraced
me without ever making

I would not be the
musician | have become
without Billy Pierce. He
taught me all of the
essential things that |
needed at a formative

period in my development.

Although | did not have

Bill Pierce is one of

the most inspiring and
important teacher | ever
had. | always remember
how he got me in love
with Stanley Turrentine
and made me transcribe
"But Not for Me”; | loved

me feel like a kid, which
helped me to feel
authentic during such an
important time period

of my development. Bill
served as a great example
in this way, and for that |
will always be thankful.
Terri Lyne Carrington ‘83

the perspective to realize
it at the time...l was lucky
enough to have the
opportunity to study with
a living master at the top
of his craft.

Mark Turner ‘90

the challenge so much! He
always pushed me to be
better. | am eternally
grateful for having the
chance to study with

one of the masters.
Melissa Aldana ‘09