Some feedback from students...'I enjoy the lessons so much (if I could, I would just drop everything to play piano all day)... you really are an amazing teacher and it has been a dream come true getting to learn piano, I never thought I would be able to play... It has been an honour to get to hear you play...' - Nick, piano student
'Thanks for a fun and educational year of lessons. I feel I have learned a lot and am grateful to have found you!' - Max, piano student ‘It was a pleasure being taught music by you’ - Melissa ‘Just want to say how great it was having you as a lecturer, and thank you for all the help you gave me’ – Corey ‘I don’t have to tell you that my time with you was the best and most influential of my musical education. I know I wouldn’t be doing what I’m doing now if it wasn’t for you…’ – Rich ‘Thank you for the experience you gave us… I know it has been invaluable to me since’ – Jay ‘I vastly improved as a musician under your tuition, so thank you!’ – Adam ‘Congratulations for all the minds you have touched, changed and educated. I wasn’t the most gifted, skilled or even dedicated… but you were, you helped me understand music theory, a skill I still have now and share with others. Thank you!’ – Dom ‘A big thank you for being an inspirational musician and teacher’ – Tom ‘Thankyou for being a key part in helping me get me where I am today!’ - Pete ‘Your determination and creativity has always been an inspiration to me’ – Alfie ‘I learned so much on your course and it really set a standard for what I wanted to do with my life’ - Pete ‘Thankyou for all your support and guidance; I have learnt much from you. I have really enjoyed the courses’ – Siani 'I think maybe most college students aren't mature enough to be truly open to art. They... don't realize that they're actually being exposed to some musical jewels. I wanted to write telling you this in case you ever feel frustrated or disheartened in your work. If you have any students who seem untouched by what you introduce them to, the potential to appreciate and be inspired by what you teach is harbored in them. I've grown to become very thankful and a big fan of a lot of stuff I heard at college... I have been listening to more and more music every day and have been writing a lot of music. I've just recorded my first album... BIG THANK YOU' - Vicki |
And from clients / audiences...'‘It is very difficult to find good accompanists – especially a man of your mighty talents!’ – Kath, Dance coach
‘Thanks so much Chris for your stimulating ideas’ – Carole, Choir leader ‘Just listened to [backing track, created for rehearsal purposes]… it’s absolutely gorgeous, I love it’ – Louise, singer ‘We are absolutely delighted that you have joined us and the gifts are just a small appreciation for all you have done’ – Judith, choir secretary ‘Many thanks for another fun afternoon at choir, we are all loving your choir leadership!’ – Carla, choir member ‘I have been listening to these new pieces and I am completely transported. .. so nuanced, rich and detailed… you create a world in which a listener can spend time, looking around and exploring… delightful’ – Ed, collaborator ‘Another magical musical evening to relish. Many, many thanks’ – Myra, audience member ‘We were … hugely impressed… you always bear the brunt of any performance, being on call for each item, and accompanying so sensitively. It is a very draining pastime which you handle so well and are seemingly unphased!’ – Ange, audience member ‘THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU – you were my vision of music by the river – very happy’ – Sarah, client for 'background music' at outdoor event ‘Chris Long was thanked for his amazing talent and the ability he brought to every rehearsal and concert. He was always being given music at short notice but always performed outstandingly’ – notes from Tarantara! Choir AGM ‘Another glorious performance! Thankyou for giving us the privilege of hearing you again’ – Keith, audience member ‘Chris, it’s perfect! You’re the fastest session musician in the West! Amazing, thankyou!’ – Tom, Sound Designer ‘Thankyou for all you give us with your music, loved by everyone who hears it’ – Judy, audience member ‘I was swept away to a higher place - the whole evening was beautiful, especially the beautiful and haunting voice of Paula… a privilege for me to enjoy and an evening to relish’ – Myra ‘What a memorable concert – it was truly magical’ – Emma ‘Just wanted to say how sublime and moving the concert was… I was utterly transfixed and transported the whole evening. All the pieces were exquisite and transcendental... ethereal..' - Jane 'Thank you so much for playing in the concert and making it a huge success' - Doug, singer |