References Kara & Amy Comparetto, Piano Teachers

Recommendations for Kara Comparetto   June, 2006 As a teacher, it is a rare gift to come across a student that has not only a natural musical gift, but also a deep passion for music, and the self-discipline and motivation needed to excel. Kara has been such a student. As a piano teacher for 20 years, I have had the privilege or working with Kara for the past 8 years of her life. It has been a joy to watch her fine-tune her skills and grow into the wonderful musician she is today. Kara has had many opportunities to perform in the Concord area. Her playing demonstrates a maturity beyond her years in its polish and expression. Her technique and musicianship are equally strong, enabling her to communicate freely and confidently.  Throughout the years she has built up an amazingly large repertoire of solo and fourhanded works that she can perform. Kara has a solid understanding of music theory and music history. She has grown up surrounded with classical music and is well-informed regarding composers and their styles. She has been an eager student, always ready to take on new challenges and broaden her scope of musical understanding. For a few years now, Kara has been teaching out of her home in Concord and it is her desire to expand her studio. I am delighted to see her take this route. She is an outgoing, friendly individual with a sweet disposition and I am sure students will respond well to her instruction. She is also a good communicator and is able to make music enjoyable and understandable to her students. Music is such an important part of who Kara is, and I know she wishes to share this love for music with others. I can whole-heartedly recommend her as she seeks to continue in this direction. Sara Whitehouse     June 14, 2006 In regards to: "One Enchanted Evening  May 20, 2006" Kara Comparetto 127 Warren Street Concord,~ 03301 Dear Kara, Thank you so much for volunteering your time, at playing the piano, on May 20th for our "One Enchanted Evening" program for our residents at Granite Ledges. The night was a great success and was made even lovelier by the music you were playing. You are a very special young lady and the residents not only enjoy your company and smile, but your talent too. I am also delighted that you are continuing as one of our regular entertainers here at Granite Ledges. Your training in classical music is one that is hard to come by. If I can ever recommend you to anyone, please don't hesitate to ask. Better yet, have them call me. I will be happy to give them a wonderful reference concerning you and your talent at the piano. Wayne A. Sevin Recreation Director, Granite Ledges of Concord July 14, 2006 To Whom it May Concern: As an adult student of Kara Comparetto, I am pleased to recommend her. When I began with Kara, I had no musical background at all. With her delightful, gentle way she has brought me to level three in two years. She is knowledgeable and thorough, and is always positive. She uses a clear, systematic approach when presenting the material, and takes my goals into consideration while teaching me. I can say without a doubt I will continue with her as long as she will have me. I am also pleased with the progress of my twelve year old daughter, Cailey.  Kara's ability to transition from adult to youth pupil is evident. Cailey Is enthusiastic about piano, and enjoys her lessons with Kara. When the time is right, we look forward to Kara training our youngest child, Hildi. I have a very high regard for Kara, and feel privileged to have her as my piano teacher. I recommend her to anyone wishing an excellent piano training experience for students of any age. --Kim Ettinger     Hi Kara! Just read over your "practice tips" which I will continue to follow. By the way the site looks great... Thank you for your knowledge, talent, encouragement, patience, your smile and your skill as a teacher. You rock! --Deb       Recommendations for Amy Comparetto   Amy enrolled as my student about seven years ago, the third child of a very musical family.  I soon saw in Amy a great passion for music and a commitment to excel.  She has been a wonderfully self-motivated student, a quality that has enabled her to accomplish great things up to this point in her education. Her repertoire of music is extensive, much beyond her years.  Her technique and musicianship are also mature and developed, allowing for great communication at the piano.  She has opportunities to perform in the community and is a welcomed performer around the Concord area.  Amy also studies cello and has been a member of the Concord Chorale, both opportunities which contribute to her musical versatility.  This year she took a challenging theory course that she completed with high honors. She also has an extensive knowledge of music history and composers which has come from much outside reading and listening on her own.   I am excited about the opportunity she has to teach and am confident she will pursue this role with the same excitement and commitment that I have seen from her these many years. Sara Whitehouse Piano instructor, 23 years BM and MM in piano performance     9/14/09 Amy is a very talented and thoughtful teacher. She is my 9 year old daughter's first instructor, and we have been very pleased and impressed with her approach. Lessons are enjoyable and inspire practice and improved performance. She is very patient and encouraging while communicating the benefits of serious piano study. Amy has offered my daughter a great start for what I hope will be a long tenure with the piano, and a life-long love of music. --Jennifer Goodman