No need to better it, but Arthur Somervell (1863-1937) thought of quite a different style of music than most Mudcatters would prefer nowadays. Not all of us have ever heard of "a rallentando", and those who have, may think it has nothing to do with the style now in vogue.

The best advice is the following: Never trust an advice that consists of a few sentences only. Use your own brain to complement anything people telly you, experts or not.