Testimonials
Hi John,
Thank you for offering such a well organized and fun situation for all these kids who really want to play. We enjoyed watching Garrison put his training into action and he loves telling people that he has "played" the Knitting Factory. Even his big brother who plays the bass can't say that! We wish you continued success with the program.
Best Regards,
Lisa and Gordon Goodwin
Good morning,
We wanted to thank you for the great experience our son, Alex Abramowitz, had this past session. He enjoyed working with the two other band members and Ryan was awesome. The performances at the Knitting Factory were fabulous and it was so well run. Thank you for your professionalism and great work with all the kids.
Thanks again,
Kristine and Matt Abramowitz
Just to remind you, at our last class Madison and I were telling you
what a positive atmosphere you create for your students, and how
evident it is when the whole group is together because everyone is so
supportive of each other. That's because you set the example! It's a
rare combination to find a great player and teacher.
Carol Jerome Guitarist
We've been to half a dozen JTB concerts in the past 18 months, each one
better than the last. Not only has Matt's musicianship improved
dramatically, but he's beginning to develop some stage presence. We've
invited a bunch of friends to join us in December. We're thinking that the
way things are going, you're soon going to need to find a larger venue.
JTB's a great concept. We're grateful for the opportunity to be part of it.
Matt Wilson's Family
Wooho!!!! I'm in the show.... Man.... do you have any idea how much fun you facilitate??? Good stuff, my friend... good stuff.
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Greg Clark
Thanks for bringing out the best in all the kids.
See you in late summer.
Best wishes,
Peter Sheridan.
John,
As a first time mom, thanks to Lizzy, I was amazed by the spirit and the professionalism of the children. This gig is so right for the children! Miki absolutely loved being part of it and told me "he liked performing on the stage with his band". You are right, we want them to play music, gain confidence feeling good about themselves and above all, have fun!
Thank you
Nina Katoni
John, You must be sorting through a gazillion emails after yesterday's concert. What Fun it was to see my Little Rock Star perform!
Thank you!
Victoria
Great concert. You should feel proud of your program. The kids are really improving and the entire family enjoy the process. Plus, we are making great friends. Thank you and keep up the good work.
Fonda Saunders
Hi John:
We had so much fun Sunday watching all the bands and of course, in particular were mesmerized by my son's band, Go Johnny Go(Jake Chapman, etc). It was obvious that everyone was having a ball and very proud of what they were doing. I know my son and his band were ecstatic after the performance. They felt really good about what they'd done. They all had a sleep over at my house and had the best time. All in all, a great day
Karen Chapman
Dear John,
First of all, thanks so much for Sunday. The kids had
a blast and so did the parents. We love JTB and are
telling everyone about it!
Elizabeth Baxter
Dear John and Ryan,
We wanted to thank you for arranging the band performance at Teague's
Bar Mitzvah. It was perfect!!! The band played better than ever. Teague
was so relaxed and happy. Everyone at the party was really impressed. And,
Teague's school friends were able to see this other (really cool) side of
Teague.
Thank you for adding this wonderful dimension to Teague's party. It
made the experience all the more special.
Sincerely, Gloria and Richard
John,
Just in case you are slammed at the party, I just want to get this note to you. We are still talking about what a great job you do and what a tremendous service you provide.
Thank you so much for working so hard to make the kids sound so good and feel so empowered. As a father of a kid that loves to play guitar and will do whatever it takes to see that he gets the most out of this experience, thank you.
David Applebaum
Thanks John!
I just wanted to also thank you for everything you've been doing for
all the kids in JTB, I know our band and especially myself have really
gotten a lot out of it. You've helped me through some hard times by
helping me stay with and love music and I just wanted to thank you for
that!
See you Saturday
Jacob Rostovsky
Hi John,
Wonderful job yesterday, as usual. David had a great time, and loved
working with the musicians in his group. Join the Band has been a
wonderful opportunity for him to always have something to practice for
in his lessons and something to look forward to. It's great that he had
some really challenging material this time too. Thank you...for all the
hard work you do. We are looking forward to next session.
Winnie Hiller
John,
This my son David's first time in a band playing in front of a group of people and he had a blast! Thank you for all your hard work and effort in keeping JTB going and thriving. Music entertains, educates, heals, amuses; and, most of all, it teaches us how to express ourselves. And yesterday, I saw lots of expression!
Thanks again to you and your staff for making this another fantastic experience for everyone!
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to you.
Vicki Glicher
John,
Once again, thank you for all you do. Julianna, Alex, Auberi and Kyle did great and Julianna only rolled her eyes ONCE!- see your paragraph about 'letting the audience know' below.
Julianna has improved exponentially in this past 1 1/2 years. I am hoping that this new school will not be too overwhelming for Julianna - for many reasons- and that she will come back to Join The Band.
Sincerely, Robin Meares
Hey John,
Wow, that was an awesome concert yesterday. Everyone had a good time, and I
loved the teacher spotlight. Can't wait till next session.
Thanks again.
I had a great time and I know the good times will continue.
Matt Saunders
Dear John,
Both Jay and I wanted to thank you for the great time Chris had this summer playing in the band SPF50.
He really enjoyed playing the music and I think it was the right amount of music to keep the group focused but also allow them to master the songs so that they had a good experience.
We were so impressed with how you pulled these kids( and all the kids) together. We could clearly see the confidence it gave them. Your professional guitar work made the band sound so polished and they are so lucky to have had that experience.
Liz Roewe
Thank YOU John!!! The kids love you and so do we! The level of musicianship couldn't be possible without your support and guidance! I totally agree that the last show kicked butt!!! See you on Saturday at the partay!!!
Huge JTB Supporter,
Lena Morgan
Hi John,
First, let me say that my face hurts from smiling, and my heart could explode with pride. What a great program you have created, both for the kids and for the parents. It was awesome to see my little rocker up there today...and there are some really talented musicians!
Jennifer Kurtz
John,
Yesterday was great. It's incredible how far Jacob and the band have come in just two sessions. The songs you selected for this past session were far more complex than those from the Halloween show, and they really pulled it off.
There's nothing Jacob enjoys more than playing in the band, and I'm very thankful and appreciative for the program itself and your personal guidance. Not to mention the friendships that are forming. We had a really nice lunch with all the kids after the show, and it's clear that they enjoy each other's company.
Jeff Hirsch
Thanks for all that you do, John.
Yesterday's performances were GREAT.
Each session's performances outdo the previous ones. I was also extremely impressed with the Friday Night Live show.
Of course Jordan and Justin are interested in participating in next session.
Thanks again.
Caren Berg