From the participants' anonymous evaluations of The Well-Balanced Pianist 2009

"ALL of the faculty are so warm and generous with their knowledge, expertise,and encouragement... they make this institute the unique and necessary thing it is."

"The mind/body connection as regards piano has made me larn a lot. And I expect to see continued growth as a result of this experience."

"Ariel is a very knowledgeable Alexander teacher and I really enjoyed our group class this year... It was great to have individual work with her after the group introduction."

"Memory is one of my biggest fears, but seeing others play and test new methods in the memory class helped me realize how I can change."

"The mealtime discussions were a good morale booster."

"Lessons were fabulous! I love working with partners as well."

"Aston-Patterning sessions were eye-opening. I love the way Judy works with people."

"Judy's Aston-Patterning work has changed my whole outlook on life."

"Thank you for all the help in not just understanding how to approach the piano, but how to better understand the psychology of myself. I'm sure we will once again cross paths! I had a lot of fantastic experiences here."

"I love the variety and depth of the clinics. All the immediate application was fantastic!"

"I feel like I have begun to realize that I can be a better self-teacher and progress just as much on my own as with my teachers."

"This program has brought awareness to my body in was I've never known before, and has really helped me understand focusing on learning goals instead of result goals."

"You gave us new modalities in the performance class AGAIN -- after four years!"

"Group lessons are way more fun than individual lessons! Open, shared learning seems to go deeper into the brain."

"The perseverance material in the opening talk was a great springboard for the week."

"This program met my expectations and then some. I was hoping I could integrate my piano practicive activities with bodywork, and this year I succeeded beyond my wildest dreams."

"I had FANTASTIC PARTNERS!"

"Perseverance has taken on a whole new meaning for me in the last six days!"

"I love all the work you do here -- thank you for a really great week."