“I wanted to let you know that I’ve been very impressed with your service, attention to detail and quick replies. Very good customer service!!”
Judy
“I have been a part of the studio since I was in 3rd grade. The creative and supportive atmosphere has really inspired me to grow! I have taken voice lessons for about 8 years with Ms. McQueen and I highly recommend her for anyone who wants to learn how to sing and is up for a challenge! I have also taken creative film for about 8 years and I can proudly say I can properly create a screenplay, film, and edit a movie, which has helped a lot for school projects. In addition, I have also taken some acting classes which have encouraged me out of my comfort zone! I highly recommend anyone who is creative and well driven to take part in the classes at this school!”
Alana
“I have been with Ms. McQueen since I was three years old, and now at twelve years old I am a level seven piano student, playing both pop and classical music. Ms. McQueen is like a mother to me, and is a phenomenal teacher. I have also studied voice and dance at the studio, for it offers a wide variety of classes. I have had nine years of performance opportunities which have helped me become a more self-confident person.”
Serena
“I am a piano teacher and recently rented one of the studios of SmARTSunlimited for a rehearsal for my students before their Christmas piano recital. The staff at SmARTSunlimited were very helpful in every possible way. A tuner had come to tune the piano just before the rehearsal. I would recommend SmARTSunlimited to any student or teacher who needs a place for a rehearsal, a class meeting, or a smaller recital.”
Milen
“Hi Ms. McQueen,
Thank you (and your staff) so much for having this event. I think both the kids and us parents really appreciated this opportunity for the kids to perform without the stress of a formal recital. The place also looks GREAT, congratulations!”
Ms. Anaya
“Dear Ms. McQueen,
Thank you for your time, dedication and support with piano, voice and dance. You are a wonderful teacher, role model and friend.”
The Gray Family
“Dear Ms. McQueen,
Thank you for this wonderful opportunity for Anna to perform. It has truly been a joy!”
Valerie
“Dear Deborah,
Thank you for your great efforts to bring music education into all our lives, and of course Madeline’s.”
Kathlene
“Dear Ms. McQueen and Staff,
First, thank you for your patience in answering my calls, emails, and concerns this spring. I wanted to make sure that if Noelle went on stage that she would have a positive stage experience, and I had concerns that she would not be able to learn what she needed for that. I VERY much appreciate your patience in taking and answering my queries. Ms. McQueen, in opening up your house and the rehearsals to Noelle, you went above and beyond any expectation I could have in helping the students get ready. The video of the dances was also a tremendous help. We were able to give Noelle plenty of opportunity to learn the choreography she needed, and I appreciate your work in providing these opportunities! My concerns were unfounded.
I also wanted to express my appreciation for your time and effort in doing the recital this spring. It is clear to me that you do not need to do such a show to end the year. However, what you provide is a fantastic opportunity for the kids to perform and to get positive experiences in front of an audience. They are able to perform in a real theatre with costumes, lights, sets, and an audience, AND have the opportunity to show things they learned during the year. I want to thank you for going to all the effort it takes to do this and provide this experience to the kids. In developing these experiences in a positive way now, the kids are learning how to be comfortable in front of an audience and also what it takes to prepare for any performance. It is truly a unique opportunity, and I am excited that Noelle was able to participate.
Thank you again!”
Carol
“Deborah,
I just wanted to let you know how much Adam is enjoying piano. The slow approach you are taking – really learning a couple songs well – is perfect for him. And the fact that you make him laugh is a big bonus. I can tell he likes it because he practices without me even asking him to do it.”
Tracy
“Hi Ladies,
May I extend my sincere congratulations on such a great performance. Lars and I loved the show format – WOW! We are proud to be part of your organization. Tegan had so much fun – and can’t wait for more.”
Jennifer
“Hi Deborah,
GREAT SHOW – the kids did so well and it was one of the better kids shows I’ve ever seen, very well prepared, and confident! Congratulations.”
Rudi
“Hi Deborah,
I just wanted to thank you so much for the wonderful show you put on yesterday. It was obvious how much heart and soul was put into it. All the kids did GREAT. You have done a fabulous job with all the kids and the VocalSMARTS kids looked and sounded great. I have to say, I could not believe that was Jordan out there yesterday….I was blown away…she has grown so much in just a year. Great work!”
Sharon
“Dear Mrs McQueen,
Congratulations on the success of the recital. Both my parents and I enjoyed the show. Annabel also enjoyed the experience. I have attended three of your recitals in the past two years. I feel that the piano part from this recital is the best arranged of the three recitals. They are part of the show which is nice and the length of each of the piano groups are nicely arranged. The pieces selected for the show are very enjoyable.”
Qi
“Mrs. McQueen,
Bravo! Wow!!!!! How absolutely amazing, and phenomenal was the recital this afternoon. The performance was absolutely stunning! Thank you so much for all of the hard work and love you poured into Isaiah and the children! It was most valuable and I felt so honored, to see your passion manifested today, and to see how beautiful it is to keep children in the arts. YOU, MRS. MCQUEEN ARE WONDERFUL!!”
Leona
“Hi Deborah,
Wow!! I watched Carrier and was very impressed!! Overall, it was excellent – great locations, cinematography, music, interesting shot angles, good variety of shot angles, very ORIGINAL use of shot angles, great direction, green screen, good acting, funny! So I was very impressed. I LOVED the cast, and appreciated how funny and “dopey” they were. Thanks again.”
Shelley
“Dear Wonka Queen,
Thanks for a wonderful introduction to theatre. Maddie had a great time, played 5 roles, and learned a ton. It is clear to us that you have both a passion and gift for teaching and acting and singing. Best wishes to you. Hope the next few weeks are relaxing!”
Heather & Greg
“Dear Deborah,
Your movies were amazing! I am always so impressed with your creativity. Thank you so much for exerything you’ve done for Grant. Please tell Jim thanks as well for all his hard work and time and thank Erin for hanging out with my 10 year old and taking good care of him! We look forward to ActSmarts and the Pirates of Penzance this summer!”
Melissa
“Dear Deborah,
Thank you for sharing so much of your time, wisdom and support with Savannah in her pursuit to learn how to better play and understand the piano. You are a very special person, and bring so much into our lives. With great appreciation”
Susan and Family
“You would have gotten the biggest kick out of some of your Wonka performers last night. My two, the White girls, and Kate Marcel were all at Loards together. The broke into spontaneous reprise of about 5 Wonka songs. They had the customers captured! They sounded good, too! My kids are still enjoying reminiscing about the Wonka shows…weeks later! Hope we can do next year.”
Jill
“Thank You so much for this first and wonderful experience. Alize and I are so grateful for your time and effort you put in to this production.”
Edith and Alize
“Thanks to you for a fantastic experience. Max said it was his ‘dream come true.’ Max wants to sign up for next summer.”
Debbie
“Great work and leadership on your part. Allen will definitely be participating next year.”
Nick
“I’ve said it before but what a gift you were to our family. I will always have the fondest memories of you working with my kids. They adore you and your shoes will never be filled. You are amazing and I feel so fortunate to have had you in our lives!”
Teddy
“Thank you soooooo much for all of your help this week. You are amazing. I LOVE the resume. It is fantastic. I wanted to say thank you for all of the time that you,put into this and for your support.”
Debbie
“Thanks again for presenting us a great performance at the “Blossoms in Springtime” show. Annabel had a great time and she learned so much. We are really happy to have her be a part of SmARTSunlimited.”
Qi
“Thank you for the wonderful recital this year. The Bankhead Theatre gave the event a festive touch! I especially enjoyed the choreography and singing with the Vocal Smart girls. They were a show stealer! Alana thanks you for the time and effort you spent with her on her monologue. What a difference six months makes – from the Spring recital to Winter recital – in Alana’s performance! All of our guests were blown away and look forward to future performances.”
Patti
“You and your team do a terrific job with the kids. Your impact on the local community is so important, and without your organization it would be a very quiet world for our children. So thanks for all you do.”
Lars
“We are thrilled about your OperaSmarts Program this year! It was such a wonderful growth opportunity for Alex. She made some wonderful friends and role models (including wonderful Erin!!!), loves to sing even more (knows all of the words for INTO THE WOODS!!! And sister, Rachel – 2.5, also has the words pretty much nailed), … and is inspired!”
We will definitely be enrolling both girls this Fall and look forward to OperaSmarts next summer! Thanks for being an incredible mentor, educator, director/producer…and caring teacher.
Paul and Ellen
“There is no doubt the OperaSmarts program has enriched our son’s musical and performance arts. The OperaSmarts lessons were very age and development appropriate, and our son couldn’t wait to come home and do his homework.”
Howard
“We really liked the way [Deborah] incorporated music, visuals, videos, and the variety of videos, crafts, and acting. I thought that was absolutely marvelous.”
Rowena
“Dear Deborah: I want to thank you for being such a wonderful music educator and working with Demetris this past year. We appreciate all your hard work and dedication.”
Penelope and Mike
“I think Deborah McQueen is phenomenal with children, absolutely phenomenal. She has a way of getting the children to do things parents can’t by getting them interested, motivated, and excited.”
Michelle
“Dear Deborah: Thank you so much for inviting us to participate in the concert with Frederica Von Stade. It was a wonderful experience and a tremendous opportunity! We greatly appreciate all of your hard work and your patience. You are tremendously talented and work so well with children. We were continuously impressed with your ability to motivate and control such young children and were extremely proud of the way the OperaSmarts children behaved. It is all due to your direction. We sincerely hope Nikki has many opportunities to work with you in the future! Sincerely,”
Bruce and Cindy
“Dear Ms. McQueen: Thank you so much for our wonderful first year with you! You are very gifted not only musically but with children. We are blessed to have found such a joyful experience for our children. With love and appreciation,”
Lia and Philippe
“Deborah – Hi! I just wanted to say how much we enjoyed the Camelot performance. Although Isabel isn’t involved in a large role it was still so enjoyable to watch. The sets, the sound, the lighting, the acting, and everything was first rate! Thanks so much for all of the time you put into it and for making Isabel’s summer such a creative experience. Now it is time for you to recover and relax, which judging from your high energy is hard for you – but at least try to. Thanks again.”
Sundee and Ed
“Dear Deborah, Each year you continue to amaze us with your talents and how you work with children. You’ve played a significant role in Antonio’s development. I’m not sure if acting or music will be his thing but I do know he loves working with you and has learned so much in the last four years! We also find it incredible how Antonio ends up with a role that is perfect for hom. Thank you for all you do! Sincerely,”
Blas and Teddy
“Hello Ms. McQueen, Thank you for updating us on the OperaSmarts program. I think I told you that we moved to Round Rock TX (near Austin) in December. A couple of weeks ago, Sara enrolled in a one week acting camp with the Kidsloving Program. It was very fun and they put on a mini play and two musical numbers from West Side Story. She really enjoyed it. But I have to congradulate you on your OperaSmarts program – you have the most comprehensive program I have seen. Just wanted you to know how much Sara enjoyed your summer camps. Take care and lots of luck in your new facility.”
Sharon