Students
from "Making Your Performing Work (for everyone)"
Tim Lynch
(vocalist)
I just wanted to say what a great pleasure and honor it was for me to hear each of the amazing performances and to receive your feedback yesterday. You were very generous with your praise but also your forthright, perceptive, and constructive criticism. Thanks also, of course, to Michael for his deft moderating, wonderful insights, and skillful accompaniment.
Ann Blake
(vocalist/composer)
The inquiry process really helped clarify my own level of self-awareness as a performer. And the variety of performers, styles, instruments, and levels in a small group worked great. Thanks for helping to turn me into a real composer! Looking forward to our Next Step.
Billy Clewlow
(vocalist/songwriter)
I went out to the Nevada desert to camp immediately after our class and thought almost constantly about the class — the benign structure, Michael's skilled leadership, and all the amazing participants. I was nearly as stunned by my strong reaction as I was by the class itself. I loved it! The teachings of the Full Circle Communication model contained so many things applicable to life in general, as well as music and performance specifically. Walking in the desert I could recall the clarity and emotion in each of the voices as they performed. I could see their faces feeling their songs and feeling the reaction of the others. I could see fear turning to trust. Thanks to all for making it such a deeply special day. I can't wait for the next episode!
Roger S.
(bassist)
Wonderful information, a new way to assess performance . . . Looking forward to Michael's next class.
Rev. Ouida Joi
(vocalist/composer/workshop facilitator)
After yesterday, I am committed to practicing! Thanks to all for being part of my breakthrough! And thank you, Michael. You are such an amazingly talented, insightful, intuitive Being! I Honor You!
Fabienne D.
(songwriter)
Your accompaniment and communication skills are excellent. You created an environment where everyone felt freer to take risks as performers and commentators on all of the pieces that we heard.