These testimonials are from judges for whom the students of Valerie Mishek performed in competitions or National Piano Guild Auditions.
"Superior talent and effort! You have a stellar piano future! Keep listening to your fine teacher--aim high and reach for the stars! Congratulations, Harrison, on a wonderful Guild audition program!" 2011
Kathy Van Arsdale, National Piano Guild Judge
"Talented student--very well taught!" 2011Sara McDaniel, NCTM Achievement Day Judge
"You are very musical and you are wonderfully trained. Congratulations!" 2009Patricia Parraguez-Chen, Achievement Day Judge
"You feel the music and you play with such care, it's amazing for such a young person. Great teaching!" 2009Patricia Parraguez-Chen, Achievement Day Judge
"What a beautiful sound you make! Wonderful dynamic contrast and difference between legato and staccato. Every note was crystal clear--fantastic playing!" 2009Kerry Cottingham, Achievement Day Judge
"What a talented student you are! Your teacher must be proud. I can tell you practice well and listen to your fine teacher. Keep up the good work and you will go far! Congratulations!" 2008Bonnie Early, National Piano Guild Judge
"Hearing such lovely playing is always a treat!" 2006Laura Heagle, National Piano Guild Judge
"You did such a fine job and I know that you must have a really excellent teacher because it sure does show!" 2004Dr. Loui Novak, National Piano Guild Judge
"This is one of the most artistic auditions I have heard. Such beautiful attention to phrasing and technique. Congratulations--Great teaching!" 2004Sue Hudson, National Piano Guild Judge
The following comments were made by various judges at the Wendel Diebel Keyboard Olympics at Colorado State University:
"Wonderful focus, wonderful feel for line, very expressive. Great Performance!"
"You and your teacher have prepared you in an excellent manner!"
"You are a fine pianist and your sense of musicality is obvious throughout your pieces."
"Superior performance. This performance was extremely musical. Your control of phrases was excellent."
One judge wrote about a student's performance of Mozart: "Superior performance, your attention to musicality was sensitive and unique and ACCURATE!"
"Great technique in every way! Beautiful tone quality--nice poise as a performer."Judges from the Wendel Diebel Keyboard Olympics at Colorado State University
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