it's funny, before I met with you today I was thinking
that the little girl in you is still very much alive,
which I think is wonderful, and then you said today
how you have to be protected and how your family makes
sure that you are, and there is something in your eyes
too, that is very kind and gentle, in a way that sort
of sneaks up on you and makes you wake up, quickly,
and feel quite refreshed.
From David Jewell, published writer, poet, and photographer:
"Your show saved the evening! Thank you for sharing your talent and
your company with us. You are a very kind and caring woman!
With many thanks,"
Chamber of Commerce, Tucson, Arizona
"Thank you for all your work and kindness. You did a wonderful job and it was an exciting show!
---Chamber of Commerce, Sierra Vista
"Annalisa adds a spark on stage that is needed,"
--Eric Gale, guitarist, and all star. Recording artist on many winning albums.
"She makes the band more accessible by her presence, and helps the group to become more human by being up there."
Critic, New York, regarding singing with "All Star" musicians. (Grammy winners)
"Annalisa is FUNKY!" "She’s good, she’s hot, and she’s one of a kind,"
--Limelight Theater
"Your work is great! We need you here!"
--Dari Harrari, owner of Voila, Show club featuring names such as B.B. King, War, Jr. Walker and the All Stars and Dave Mason.
"You can belt um, gurl!"
---Chester, drummer for Diana Ross and Aretha Franklin
"She knows. She knows what works."
---Leo Nocentelli, of the Meters, speaking in recording studio.
"Louis and Annalisa were great, what was with that rhythm section, anyway!"
Radio station after live broadcast in Salt Lake City, Utah of concert.
"You can wear anything, I love it, I love dressing you, it’s amazing!"
--Colleen, owner "Changes," clothing boutiques
"I wish we could put you in our window!"
--Suttons boutique
"We don’t want to dance other people’s stuff! There is only one you and we want to dance what YOU do! We went other places!
---Nick Gomez, actor, dancer, with much success and still very young. (Thank you, Nick, if you should read this, my love goes out to you.)
"Thank you for the wonderful opportunity you have given our daughters. They came home from their first class feeling excited and good about themselves. Thank you for giving your time, your talent and your experience. Thank you, Thank you, Thank you"
Dawn and Michael B.
*To the Bennets: Should you read this, all my love, be in touch! A.
"Thank you for all your hard work, time, talent and encouragement, they enjoy your classes so much!"
Sharon F.
"Thank you, Annalisa, for letting me do private lessons."
Shayna
"Thank you for all you did for <the show, we couldn’t have done it without you."
-Kayce
"You ROCK, you made the play so much better and fun!"
-Kristina
"Thank you SO much, we never could have done, <the play> without you!"
-Kassandra
"You rock, I’m sure you know this but we couldn’t have made it <the play> without you. I’m gonna try to perfect my backflip!"
-Chris
"Thanks for helping to make my dreams come true."
-Ramona
"You are a fabulous teacher, when I am around you, I am inspired to pursue my dreams. Thank you for all your support."
-Kristen
Wow! Killer dance moves. I love it when you backed into the window while you were dancing; you had the wildest _expression on your face! =)
I loved the band rehearsal!
"You can MOVE, I loved it!"
I just saw the tape, Lee and I loved it when you ran into the window, also, you can MOVE!
--Joanne