 Tommy Banks, Chair, Department of Music Grant MacEwan College |
Ms. Rasmussen is without question truly gifted; she is perceptive, highly motivated, extremely knowledgeable and caring. Her devotion and interest in her students' progress far surpassed usual norms; she was determined to see them succeed and they did!"
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David Clatworthy Chair, Department of Music Binghamton University |
As a teacher, her talents are inspiring. In the time that I have studied with Ms. Rasmussen, I have experienced growth that I would have not thought possible. She is able to communicate her own musicianship, without being intimidating or condescending, and her warm and encouraging personality helps the student feel comfortable in what could be a challenging situation."
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Joe McGinty Recording Artist/Music Director New York City |
Although already impressed with the unusually fine and consistent results I heard in others, personally experiencing the extraordinary level of her teaching is even more impressive. Ms. Rasmussen is certainly uniquely gifted and among the very best teachers I've ever known. Her technical understanding is phenomenal and, when combined with her excellent musicianship and artistic understanding, each lesson becomes an event. She has an ability to connect with a wide range of people from small children to professional musicians, all clearly encouraged to be uniquely and comfortably themselves as artists and performers."
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Kay Walker Castaldo Singer/Opera Director Philadelphia |
Having Ms. Rasmussen's encouragement and sincere belief to support my work, has empowered me to go forward with a record deal that, without her, I had doubted I could fulfill. No other teacher has been able to integrate every aspect of developing my artistry as she has. Not only do we develop technical capacities, but also the mental and emotional strength and resilience required in this industry. I am truly grateful to have one of the best teachers I have ever encountered in the field, and I see her doing for others what she does for me."
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China Pryzbyl Recording Artist New York City |
She is a brilliant teacher for both children and adults. She knows how to meet each person where they are at and bring them forth. Nothing can describe well enough who she is as a person, which comes through in her lessons. She is totally present, available, flexible and extremely patient, as well as knowledgeable about human relations. She has the unique ability to use music as a "healing" tool. She is in a class by herself - extraordinary."
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Lydia Yohay Therapist, New York City |
Having come to Jocelyn with strong issues of fear around singing, I am amazed not only with the improvement in my voice, but with the true healing of my spirit. In each of my lessons I have felt her amazing energy holding and supporting me. I have never experienced a teacher who gives of themselves so completely. Being able to work with Jocelyn has been a gift unlike any other in my life."
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Tracy Cross, Director |
Ms. Rasmussen has the rare talent of being able to integrate her classical training, acting skill, as well as her understanding of America's rich heritage of song. She is not merely an entertainer, but a true communicator. Her original compositions weave the classical form with elements of new age, torch and rock music, making her expression of music engaging and accessible to listeners of all ages. It is not an exaggeration to say that she is a unique artist who is pioneering a musical expression that has no comparisons."
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Murray Weinstock President, Lovenotes Music, Inc. |
As an artist, she is courageous, with her finger on the pulse of world events that tap her talents and resources to create a kind of music that defies category. She will provide her very young or vulnerable students with the right words at the right time. Whether her students go on to music careers or not, they will leave her studio with the imprint of love and art and healing that will surface in their adult lives."
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Daryl Henrikson Producer, Time For Peace |
She is, without a doubt, one of the most uniquely special individuals I have had the good fortune to be acquainted with. She is gifted not only with extraordinary musicianship and an exquisite voice but also with tremendous performance capabilities and a talent for original composition as well. She is an enormously gifted teacher who has a profound affect on those who are lucky enough to study with her. She possesses the ability to bring out and develop the finest qualities of her students while creating safety and comfort during the lessons."
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Tracy Aron Board of Directors Diller Quaille School of Music |
She is an extraordinary teacher and mentor, due to her encouragement and understanding, as well as her gift of focusing on what is positive with each individual. My voice work with her, guided by her patience, dedication and integrity, has helped me to gain insights that I had not been able to acquire in my own therapy as she teaches me to let go of the mental blocks that inhibit my voice. Having her in my life has been beneficial to me both personally and professionally. I have nothing but praise for the unique person that she is."
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Gabriela Shaw, Therapist |
I personally sought out Ms. Rasmussen for a long standing problem with my vocal chords. Through my work with Ms. Rasmussen, who possesses a truly exceptional musical technique, I have been able to repair my vocal chords, improve the quality of my speaking voice, and vocalize in a manner that would never have been possible, even before the injury to my vocal chords. Besides being a fantastically talented musician and teacher, I believe that Jocelyn's work encompasses a healing element that is truly unique, and places her in a category far more profound than most music teachers and/or performers."
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Stacey Merel, C.S.W. |
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