Comments About Singing Harmony the Natural Way

“I listened to the CD many times as we camped our way back [home]. You'll be glad to know that it's really helped me to hear and sing harmonies with greater ease. I really appreciated the technique of showing the example, letting the singer try to get it on their own and then you coming in again with the desired note. Breaking the line down into  the most important words/notes has also been very helpful. Then of  course having the whole tunes to practice with is really fun!  So  thank you!”

                                                                                    — Barbara. Ashland, OR

“I want to take this opportunity to thank you again for the power and simplicity of your approach to learning harmony. Your fine course marks a turning point in my skills and experience as a singer. Before the course I would not generally attempt harmonizing without "knowing" my part. I am now very comfortably able to easily find a good harmony and to sing it without "knowing" my part. I now can just hear it and hit it.  As you promised, this is singing the natural way. I now can intuitively feel what is going to work well in a harmony situation both above and below the melody and I can sing those harmonies.  My ability to hear the harmony possibilities has shifted to a much more freed-up and confident place. I am a grateful student of your methods and thank you from my heart.”

                                                        —David Talbert Huber, Attorney, Seattle WA

“I wanted to thank you again for your tutorial. We all had a great time and are trying to work according to your teaching.”

— Olaf Gläsmer, Roots Experience, Magdeburg, Germany

“Thank you so much for the vocal harmony session you did for the Wintergrass Teachers Workshop! Feedback from the teachers was fabulous and they loved your session!”

—Trisha Tubbs, IBMA & Wintergrass Bluegrass Festival

“We met Sue when we asked her to help [our family band] learn to sing harmony. Before that we had tried another "how to harmony" CD that had you memorize all the parts.  It was not very helpful.  And it didn't teach us to figure out the harmony for ourselves.  But Sue's method does and that is why we like it so much. She boils it down very well for the "harmony challenged" (like us!).” 

—Sally Hess, Woodinville WA                                                                                      

“Thank you for a great singing lesson. Joan, Maggie and I really enjoyed working with you. You've opened up different ideas and options that we've not considered. We have had fun with the ear training. We were 'horsing' around one night and tried to sing that song using the techniques you taught us. You know, we were actually making some music! Thank you again for your gift of music.”

—Angela Rosemeyer, Portland OR

“I listened through your harmony CDs and really like the process. It's so logical! I have some friends who are learning to sing harmony, so I'll try your ideas out with them!”

—Elena Yeung, Canada

“Your CD "How to Sing Harmony the Natural Way" is wonderful. Please do send me articles or notices of other harmony CDs.  Thanks.”

—Pat de la Chapelle

“Thank you so much for making this year’s workshop a great experience. I had great fun and I believe I have finally found a key to singing harmony that will really work!”

—Fride Grova Hofseth, Norway

“I attended one of your workshops at Wintergrass, and I have to say it is one of the best I have attended over the years. You are a great teacher!”

—Dave Muscavage

“I was there.....Sue was magic........."

—Olaug Høgetveit, Risør Bluegrass Workshop, Norway

“Please pardon my not perfect English. Recently I listen to your workshop and first time I heard about the harmony by ear. Your method captivated me very much—it’s simple and effective. So easy. Thank you very much.”

—Pavel Trubač, Banjo Jamboree 6/2010, Czech Republic

“C'était très sympa et le public a adoré.”

—Pierre Bastide, French Bluegrass Music Association, Harmony Workshop, Vichy 2010

“Thank you for making such a useful CD.”

—Kathy Ryder, Ireland

“Great teaching CD...enjoying it very much!”

—Chuck Wagner

“Sue, your CD is really something! It goes right to the heart of how harmony parts happen in the real world. And what I have heard is directly applicable to fiddle harmonies. Congrats on a fine project, Sue.” 

—Nancy Padilla, fiddler, Bozeman MT

“I attended your workshop on harmony singing and purchased your CD.  It's been fun and helpful.  Best of all, my children have been listening and catching on too.”

                                                                     —Bobbie, Wintergrass Festival 2009

“I would score the CD high on "ease of use" which is quite appealing to busy people. [It’s] intuitive and I could practice while driving. I also enjoyed the music itself.”

                                                                                          —Bob, Vancouver BC

“It gave me a lot to think about for both harmony singing, and when singing with a choir.”

“Another eye-opening concept - harmonizing for the "important" notes.  Very freeing and allows a quicker grasp and application.”

“To have both a male and female voice really helped me separate octave issues from harmonic chord issues.” 

“A workable concept for vocal harmonies based on hearing common triads without the need for theory, scales, chords. Many thanks.”

“Thanks again for a fantastic learning experience!”  

                                                                 —British Columbia Bluegrass Workshop