What people are saying about the DVD At the Heart of Chamber Music

“This is pioneering, cutting-edge work.” 

Dr. Marvin J. Rabin, music educator

“Insightful, and very helpful for musicians at all levels.” 

Rhonda Rider, cellist, Triple Helix piano trio; chamber music coordinator, Boston Conservatory

“As someone who does not perform music, your DVD provided a window into what musicians experience as they create music. This is something I have not seen before.” 

Professor of Mathematics, California

“The DVD went to my heart - I will suggest this art form to others!” 

Professional cellist and teacher, New Mexico

“Wow, this is so good, it was a joy to see! There's real substance here, conveyed extraordinarily clearly. I wish I'd been armed with this DVD when playing with a number of groups over the years. Many times I've tried to communicate what is in this DVD, but didn't know how to directly and clearly as you and Paul Katz do.” 

Juilliard-trained amateur pianist, Massachusetts

“I'm a serious violinist and chamber music is my passion. I watched the video as soon as it came and thoroughly enjoyed it! I liked the ideas about singing the other players' melodies in your own head to make sure you fit with them perfectly (I actually used that technique the other night when playing that same Opus 18 during a concert!) You did a fantastic job of explaining why and how your methods work and the whole video is informative and easy to follow.” 

16-year-old violinist, Pennsylvania

“I was overjoyed by your beautiful DSD. It has inspired me so much that I went out and bought 3 new CDs and have been filling my world with the sounds of chamber music.” 

Yoga teacher, Massachusetts

“Congratulations on a carefully-crafted, informative, interesting and widely appealing message. You make it inspiring and fun, and accessible to anyone. My husband said he learned so much as a non-performing musician/music-lover. He felt it was very interesting to get an "inside look" at the makings of a chamber group and how its members communicate. Your simple, concrete organization answered many questions he's always had.” 

Concert pianist, Connecticut

“I learned an enormous amount watching your video and admired it and all your coaching techniques more than I could say. When you talked about being chastised at music camp for not playing more musically, and how you would respond differently today, I felt like getting up and kissing the screen! So many of us have gone through that. Watching you work with each group was very instructive and just watching the professionals play was a lesson.” 

Amateur cellist, Massachusetts

“I watched the DVD with my granddaughters, ages 11 and 9. We all enjoyed it. The 11 year old plays the violin and was really interested in the content. She really "got" what you were talking about.” 

Amateur violinist, Massachusetts