"The teaching was a gift. I found myself hearing the music I've played so often in new and different ways, and even pieces I thought I was getting bored with suddenly seemed fresh and compelling."
    Alexis, 2006

"The experience was informative, fun, inspirational, fun, challenging, fun, supportive, did I mention fun?"
    Ellin, 2004

"Overall this workshop was much, much more than I expected. After having worked on my own for a number of years, I was feeling stagnant and without direction. The workshop has provided just the impetus I need to continue my studies."
    Diane, 2005

"It was wonderful to immerse myself in music for the week. I felt that I could shut off the world and really concentrate on learning, feeling and expressing music ... I must say the week inspired me. Usually I sit and practice for 1/2 hour and jump up to do the million things that could be done. Today, I practiced 45 mins and then kept stealing time from other things and practiced at least three more 15 min. periods. It didn't feel a bit too long. Don't know if this will stick but for now it's great."
    Nili, 2005

"You, Thomas and Vladimir were a wonderful team. I asked ... how there could be three such sympathetic teachers in one place. You worked together beautifully, from what we saw. Your enthusiasm and encouragement were felt throughout the week ... I really loved hearing everyone play on Sunday. It was so touching to hear how we all were trying to incorporate what we had heard all week. Everyone seemed to overcome something in themselves to play."
    Charlotte, 2005

"I liked the amount of time we got to practice and the way the day was scheduled for us. The presentations and demonstrations were very interesting and fun (and the plums)."
    Anonymous, Teen 2005

"Food fabulous!"
    Jane, 2004