It may not seem logical to go to an Alexander teacher who can't sing or play an instrument and expect to learn something about musical performance. It isn't illogical, however. In fact, you might say that the set determines the response.
Sets are difficult to change, however, because they are largely unconscious.
They are acquired so early in the learning process that they usually remain undetected even when they cause trouble. Andrews said it was through Eddie Keako, the Red Sox manager, that he found out what was wrong with his hitting. Kasko pitched a few balls to him, then on one delivery, he went through the motions of pitching but stopped and didn't release the ball. Although Kasko had stopped and didn't throw, I had already lunged at the ball before it was pitched. When Andrews became aware of his wrong set he was able to correct it, but as long as he was unconscious of it he could do nothing about it.