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I really enjoyed the intimate, one-on-one attention the faculty gave everyone.
The master classes and lectures were extremely relevant and interactive.
Brad Pipenger

The friendly, easy-going atmosphere.
Anonymous

Intimate and personal...Everyone was really supportive of each other and encouraging.
Alison Aldrich

I learned useful information about performing and auditioning
that really gave me an idea of what I will face in the real world.
Anonymous

The level of enthusiasm of all the faculty
Anonymous

The seminar was fantastic. I enjoyed the individual attention
during each master class, the faculty, and the venue.
Anonymous

The closeness of the group. I loved the knowledge of the faculty. They were so open to helping each of us.
Emily Bailey

The accessibility and enthusiasm of the staff. The intonation lesson was great. It was motivating to spend so much time in a friendly environment with such enthusiastic instructors. I am very encouraged by the experience and hope to come back in the future.
Anonymous

The organization, hospitality, variety of topics covered, high level of teaching and performing. I highly recommend Clarinetopia in every aspect. Congratulations on a job well done!
Mary Jane Rodgers

I appreciated how personal the attention was and how willing the faculty were to share their thoughts and experiences. I had a great time and learned so much.
James Westbrook

[I most appreciated] all of your spirits and willingness to give every second of our allotted time to the participants and performers. You are not only so talented but generous. Thank you so much for providing such a fantastic festival! I learned more than I could imagine!! I had such a great time meeting and playing for everyone. The masterclasses provided me with direction and confidence and inspiration!
Deborah Vitanza

I really learned from performers and teachers in Clarinetopia. I'm glad to hear teachers' experiences and advice. I really enjoyed this seminar. Yoga will help my practice and warm up, too. Teachers' good advice was great, so I will share to my friends. This was my first seminar in the U.S. I really think I'm happy to come here.
Aki Oshima

Excellent faculty with great experience. Great learning environment/master classes. I learned so much about the audition preparation process. I learned many different techniques to work on clarinet playing/music making.
Anonymous

The talented faculty, the amazing classes/lectures, the different topics addressed, the length (3-4 days is a great length). The opening dinner (and ice breaker) was great for getting to know each other; the audition round table was perfect! The yoga was a super idea as well. This conference was such a great idea and was executed well. Mike Hershkowitz and all of the staff (especially Sophie) were incredible the entire time.
Anonymous

The information about preparation. I enjoyed and learned the most from the lectures. Thank you! I enjoyed this very much.
Anonymous

Faculty recital, master classes, lectures. It has been such a pleasure to be exposed to clarineting and high levels of performance again (after being in the "real world" for 2 years). The constructive comments in masterclasses have been right on!
Andrew Verdino

The master classes were phenomenal; who could ask for a better mix of faculty? I really appreciated the opportunity to play. The yoga and warm ups were also major treats. Also, the stage presence lecture was wonderful!
Patrick Fulton

Thank you for the INCREDIBLE seminar @ Stony Brook!  I am glad you're going to do it again next year.  I can't wait fast enough!   You created an atmosphere that was positive and encouraging.  Criticisms were always constructive and supportive, and delivered in a manner such that everyone could benefit from everyone else's experience. It's great that everyone gets to share in the masterclasses.  That's not easy to do.  I came away really jazzed and motivated.  
Sheri Rolf