"The(workshop) experience was out of the ordinary, almost magical, definitely transformational."    C.K.(Workshop Participant)

"His breadth and depth of music and performance skills is phenomenal.  His patient persistence brings out the best in us - gives us confidence where there may be too little, and stretches our limits.  He never settles for less when he knows he can get more, doing it gently and with kindness."   Dr. Margaret Harrington 

"The workshop I attended was an intense and moving experience."   N.G. (Workshop Participant)  

"Thank you for enriching my life.  Your sharing is allowing me to explore areas of myself which I can claim s my own."   J.M. (Workshop Participant)

"A wonderful workshop equivalent to a month of good, healthy therapy."   Lenor Lefer, MSFCC

"His ability to get results with students at all levels is truly amazing.  He inspires confidence and seeks an approach that will help each individual to make a break through.  He is universally loved and respected by students.  Faculty were impressed by the way he inspired seniors to finally deliver on the musical promise they had shown in earlier years.  He was involved in practically every aspect of music making on the campus.  Students sought him out simply as a result of word of mouth.  He generously worked with almost everyone who asked for his help."   Norman Derby, Dean of Bennington College, Vermont

"One of the most sensitive, accomplished and musical artists I have ever worked with."   Erick Friedman, violin virtuoso

"A truly cultured and sensitive artist."   Henryk Szeyrng, violin virtuoso

"A musician and pianist of extraordinary gifts."   Kenneth Schermerhorn, internationally known conductor  

"Joe has given me so much to reach for by expanding my musical capacities to
an extent I never thought possible.  With each lesson, I am "energized,"
growing more confident in my abilities as a musician and as a person."   Anne Rainwater age16, Winner, The Marin Music Chest Senior Division Competition