Testimonials For Linda's Video
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"Your ideas have been a tremendous help to me as a choral director. Your enthusiasm is boundless and infectious, and the techniques are quickly assimilated because they're based on sound principles of vocal production--they make so much sense. What I like is the fact that they appeal to people of all ages and are technically effective across the age spectrum."
Cynthia Powell,
"Thank you so much for preparing "The Choral Director as Voice Teacher" video set. Since we bought our copy, our 60-voice all-volunteer community choir has made use of your videos at our weekly rehearsals. Thanks to you and your instructional videos, we now feature a "learning moment" around our break time each week. By watching 'The Choral Director as Voice Teacher' on the projection TV in our rehearsal facility, our choristers have learned about vowel formation, proper breathing, singing posture, and other essential topics. It's like actually being at a Linda Spevacek workshop since our group participates in the exercises being presented, follows your directions, responds to your questions, and even laughs at your jokes!""I'm learning so much, too, and I'm certainly looking forward to your next video instruction set!"
Sam P. Vladovich
"I'm still enjoying the vast wealth of information on the videos. That first 'watching' was just to get myself immersed. Now I'm using the index to go back to the techniques that were unfamiliar to me, or those I could personally use more work on myself. I also took some notes the 1st time through which I put in the container with the tapes, just to jog my memory in case I didn't have time to watch the entire tape and wanted a refresher on a specific technique. Thank you for this wonderful resource."
Sue Smith
"I've been meaning to write you about the videos. They have been SO helpful. I showed my kids the segment demonstrating the 'Mrs. Doubtfire' warm-up. They thought it was hilarious to watch adults doing this. Then when I did it with them, some just couldn't bring themselves to imitate --- but most of them did. Since then, I have used it regularly and they've finally decided to buy into it."I like having the videos in the case. It fits right on my shelf. Thank you,
Linda Markert
"I received the video package on Friday, January 31st and watched the video Saturday morning, February 1st. It was really awesome. I took notes while I watched the 1st video. I decided to wait a little while before watching the second one so I can think about and study all the wonderful information I received in the first one.""This is my third year in this school and I teach about 150 students. We have an excellent school system and our music programs have been ranked in the top 100 in the nation. I taught high school for four years prior to coming to this school system." "It means a great deal to me to have the opportunity to learn so much from such an outstanding educator as yourself. Thank you also for taking the time to write the note and send the video so quickly."
Linda Darden
"I want to tell you how terrific the entire video is. The diction exercises have really helped my kids sing with much better diction. Many were in the Region II Chorus that you conducted in 2001 STILL remember their "four speakers". I am so glad I purchased the video. It's like having Linda right here with me! Thanks Linda!"
Chris Sezer
"Last night I had 10 minutes to spare before a meeting just to pop the video in to make sure it played. 45 minutes and a half-hour late for my meeting I was still there!!! I have only one word to say: AWESOME! You really get it!""A lot of the techniques that you suggest we are already using with the choir in a slightly different format, and there are a lot of things even in that short bit that could greatly enrich our choir of 80! I can't wait for Archie (our conductor) to see it and use it! I just know he'll love it!"
Martin Meyler
(Student in Alabama All State Choir. I sent a video when she could not be in choir that semester due to scheduling and needed help to audition)"Hello! It's me Laura. I loved your video. I remember everything from All-State. (talk about deja vu) When I went through the rehearsals and warming up with the tape, I can sing better. Every time I start to sing I remember the four speakers. I don't know if I do them in the right order but I do them so now I can sing better and louder and more in tune. It's a great guide even if it is for teachers. I refer to it when I'm in a bind." (Later email) "Guess what!!! I made All-State!! I'm the only one who made it. I practiced all those things on the video and it helped tremendously!! I have no clue what's going on this year. But I just thought I would tell you that your "student" in Alabama, did make the All-State Women's Choir. Thanks again."
Laura Bardin
"The videos have arrived, part one and two. I have viewed the first one and am already incorporating some things I've seen from it. Very helpful! The packaging is superb. It was very timely. A real shot in the arm without traveling hundreds of miles, but available in my own living room! Thank you and I will be a customer again."
Sheri Izzard
"I purchased your video set "The Choral Director as Voice Teacher" at the January Music Mart workshop. Each time I watch it, I learn something new. My packet included the three pieces of music along with your catalogue, the Video Reference Index and the CDs.""I occasionally substitute in the Mesa Junior High choral classes and appreciate having different techniques to present to students as we go through warm-ups. Also, I am currently directing a youth and adult choir for my church and have been teaching the 4 speakers to the children as well as using some of your ideas with the adults." "Thank you,"
Lynda Lee
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Linda Spevacek
Tempe, Arizona
lspevacek@cox.net
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