Comments from Orange County school teachers regarding  Pacific Symphony Class Act Teaching Artist        Dana Freeman:

"Dana Freeman is a fabulous instructor. My students had a wonderful musical experience."

"My class and I learned so much from Dana. She made Class Act fun and engaging. She is an excellent teacher."

"Entertaining! Informative! Dana knows how to appeal to each grade level."

"The lesson was very fun for the children. They were talking about it after recess break. Several children said they wished is were longer."

Testimonials

Letters from violin students at the Santa Ana Strings program:

"Thank you so much for all you have taught me. I learned how to hold my violin, stand, and play music. Every time I came to work with you I learned something new. I really admire you because you are a great violinist..." Denise Garcia

"I admire you because you are funny and kind. When I play I feel more confident. The best part about playing the violin is more music. Playing violin has changed my life."  Luis Santana

 

 

“Hi Dana,

I wanted to let you know that you received stellar feedback from some of the Youth Orchestra violinists for your work in the Violin 1 sectional on Sunday! Thanks for all that you do!”
— Nathan von Trotha, Youth Orchestra Manager, Pacific Symphony
“Hi Dana,
Thanks again for the fabulous evening last Sunday. The food was great, but the music was truly inspirational. What talent we have at Tapestry! After listening to you, I went home and pulled out my violin, which has been collecting dust in the closet.”
— Dave Weber, Tapestry

"Dear Dana & Bill,

I think this may be the best Musical Table ever!  What a phenomenal evening!  At this point, I think I've run out of superlatives to describe the wonderful events you put on. Thank you for introducing us to the incredible local talent. "                          

                                                                                                      Warmest regards,      Julia Rampone

 

"Dear Ms. Dana,

I am just so grateful to have such an enthusiastic and hard-working teacher like you! You do your best for every single one of your students, including me. Thank you! "

                                                                                                          Sincerely,     Kayla L.

 

" Dear Dana, 

I want to thank you so much for all of the expertise, knowledge, and passion for music you have shared with me over the past year... "

                                                                                                               Love,     Ted

"Dear Ms. Dana

Thank you so much for teaching me how to play the violin well. I learned so much from you, and without you, I wouldn't be able to play any of these songs even as a senior. Thank you so much for being such a great teacher. "

                                                                                                                From,          Brent

"Dear Dana, 

Thanks you so much for giving Hunter the rare opportunity of observing your Master Class being coached by Ovsep Ketendjian. There was tremendous substance in that session. I told Hunter if he only came away with a few points, it would be a valuable experience. When he hears students who are as experienced as yours, he always laments not having had the opportunity to begin his violin study as a young age. I always remind him that it isn't where you begin a race, but where you finish that counts. "

                                                                            Most sincerely,          Marilyn Bloomberg