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Reference Letters from Parents
Kristen Cramer has been teaching my daughter since middle school and we've been thrilled with her tutelage. Having worked
in the public schools as a choir director and as a UIL judge, she understands the TMEA All-State choir process, and has consistently
had tremendous yearly success with her students making All-State, which my daughter did this year as a sophomore. Kristen's
students also perform consistently well at annual NATS auditions, thanks to Kristen's thorough preparation.
Kristen
emphasizes good vocal health and technique, and encourages her students to grow by giving them challenging, yet age-appropriate
pieces. She has access to a wide range of classical and musical theater repertoire. Not only can Kristen play piano accompaniment
well, she is very generous about creating recordings to help students in their practice. Because Kristen has performing experience
(and continues to be active in musical theater), she is able to coach her students on the acting and presentation of a song,
and not focus merely on the singing. She is extremely patient and has wonderful rapport and understanding of young people,
and is a great encourager. Kristen treats all her students with respect and great professionalism, in a caring, family-like
environment where students feel comfortable expressing themselves through song.
My daughter plans to pursue
performing as a possible career, and will continue to study with Kristen until she leaves for college, and I expect Kristen
will be instrumental in guiding her through the audition process for some of the most rigorous college music programs in the
country. But even for the younger student who just wants to sing for personal enjoyment, I would heartily recommend Kristen
as a voice teacher.
Tracy Bristol, mother of Kate Bristol
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