Testimonial: Rachael "Frankie Stiletto” Williams

Bill Berry has been my mentor since August of 2014, and I've never been happier with a teacher than I am with him. No matter the entertainment skill or professional advice being taught, Bill approaches each topic from a place of objective wisdom and decades of experience. The teacher-student dynamic with him has been one of sound philosophy driving each assignment, and that's something that's fundamentally important to me in a scenario wherein I'm going to listen to someone giving professional instruction.

When it comes to teaching, Bill leaves no stone unturned and works well with students and performing partners who share a similarly endless thirst for learning. Something unique about his methods is that he also welcomes constructive feedback from his pupils and is always willing to revise an approach in order to best suit each lesson. Bill's teaching tactics are not what one might expect from a typical mentor, and he thinks outside the box more than most. Mutual understanding is key for any mentor and student, but Bill goes the extra mile to make sure he knows how to treat each individual case in a way that helps both parties learn and grow.

I would recommend Bill as a mentor to anyone seeking to expand their professional horizons beyond the realm of ordinary skill alone. Anyone who is dedicated to their craft and has an open mind to innovative methods will find Bill's approach refreshing and efficient. Personally, I've come further in my career and personal goals over the past year than I ever had before, and I know I will continue to work with Bill as a teacher as well as a friend for the foreseeable future.

-Rachael "Frankie Stiletto” Williams