Yes, she had a big personality and a speaking voice you could hear ten miles away - but she was a dedicated teacher to so many. I always had a love of vocal repertoire as a high school singer and she took that and developed it into a lifelong love of vocal repertoire. My students now sometimes say they can’t tell what kind of music I like the most - that’s because of Susan.
Read MoreI loved your mother so much for that big heart, big voice and tremendous expertise and dedication to teaching voice.
Read MoreShe was so special to many, many singers and influenced several generations of artists and teachers. What an impact she had on me, my career and my life.
Read MoreHer candor was epic, and if there was a problem with a musical passage, a song choice, a particular note, or even your mood, you could not leave that studio without knowing that she knew it and wanted to do what it took to make things better.
Read MoreI was thrilled and honored to be a part of her outstanding roster, of whom many were regional and national Met audition winners. Despite her being a highly respected classical/opera voice teacher, she always encouraged me to keep on singing jazz, pop and Broadway.
Read MoreHer creative energy lives on in many voice studios around the world.
Read MoreAmazing. Inspiring. Supportive. Tower of strength. As magnificent a voice teacher and mentor as she was, your mother has left a legacy of incalculable love. She was SO beloved, SO respected and SO admired by SO MANY. The beautiful impact of her life and work will be felt for decades to come.
Read MoreI am among the many fortunate people who studied with your mom, loved her and carry her legacy into my own teaching for many years now at Boston Conservatory
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