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“Keep doing what you are doing,”

Professor Ivan Galamian, The Juilliard School, New York.

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2017-11-27T12:44:13-06:00

Professor Ivan Galamian, The Juilliard School, New York.

“Keep doing what you are doing,”
https://drewlecher.com/testimonials/prof-ivan-galamian/
“My artist-student from Beer City”

Prof. Leonard Sorkin, Co-Founder of the Fine Arts Quartet, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee.

Drew Lecher
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2017-11-29T12:25:39-06:00

Prof. Leonard Sorkin, Co-Founder of the Fine Arts Quartet, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee.

“My artist-student from Beer City”
https://drewlecher.com/testimonials/prof-leonard-sorkin/
"It is with pleasure that I recommend DREW LECHER as a violinist, musician and fine teacher. I have had ample opportunity to witness the excellent result of his teaching and the good human relationship he always establishes with his pupils, and thereby helps them greatly in their progress."

Prof. Yfrah Neaman, Head, Advanced Solo Studies Department, Guildhall School of Music & Drama, London.

Drew Lecher
2017-11-27T12:33:49-06:00

Prof. Yfrah Neaman, Head, Advanced Solo Studies Department, Guildhall School of Music & Drama, London.

"It is with pleasure that I recommend DREW LECHER as a violinist, musician and fine teacher. I have had ample opportunity to witness the excellent result of his teaching and the good human relationship he always establishes with his pupils, and thereby helps them greatly in their progress."
https://drewlecher.com/testimonials/prof-yfrah-neaman/
“Violin Technique, the Manual” and “Viola Technique, the Manual” – “These two volumes offer a comprehensive practice methodology that addresses the full gamut of fundamental technical issues on the violin and viola; …these books certainly chart a course towards the acquisition of an in-depth technical understanding… whether used to build one from scratch or to hone individual aspects.”

the Strad, London, September 2008 www.thestrad.com

Drew Lecher
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2017-11-29T12:26:22-06:00

the Strad, London, September 2008 www.thestrad.com

“Violin Technique, the Manual” and “Viola Technique, the Manual” – “These two volumes offer a comprehensive practice methodology that addresses the full gamut of fundamental technical issues on the violin and viola; …these books certainly chart a course towards the acquisition of an in-depth technical understanding… whether used to build one from scratch or to hone individual aspects.”
https://drewlecher.com/testimonials/the-strad/
"One of our foremost master teachers"

Bein & Fushi, Inc., Chicago.

Drew Lecher
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2017-11-27T12:43:19-06:00

Bein & Fushi, Inc., Chicago.

"One of our foremost master teachers"
https://drewlecher.com/testimonials/bein/
“Among the most comprehensive and thoughtfully laid out books on violin and viola technique that we have seen…”

William Harris Lee and Co., Chicago.

Drew Lecher
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2017-11-29T12:27:01-06:00

William Harris Lee and Co., Chicago.

“Among the most comprehensive and thoughtfully laid out books on violin and viola technique that we have seen…”
https://drewlecher.com/testimonials/william-harris-lee-co/
"I am happy to testify from personal knowledge to the notable teaching ability of Mr. Drew Lecher. He teaches to a fine standard: being a person of warm natural sympathy, he is able to make great demands musically and technically without inducing pressure: and by the same token, he can inspire pupils with his own musical intensity without creating tension. I know the results of his teaching to be quite remarkable."

Meredith Davis, CBE, MA, B.MUS.(Oxon), FRCM, Hon. RAM. Hon. FTCL, Internationally renowned conductor & formerly Principal, Trinity College of Music, London.

Drew Lecher
2017-11-27T12:36:20-06:00

Meredith Davis, CBE, MA, B.MUS.(Oxon), FRCM, Hon. RAM. Hon. FTCL, Internationally renowned conductor & formerly Principal, Trinity College of Music, London.

"I am happy to testify from personal knowledge to the notable teaching ability of Mr. Drew Lecher. He teaches to a fine standard: being a person of warm natural sympathy, he is able to make great demands musically and technically without inducing pressure: and by the same token, he can inspire pupils with his own musical intensity without creating tension. I know the results of his teaching to be quite remarkable."
https://drewlecher.com/testimonials/meredith-davis/
"Mr. Lecher had notable success as a teacher of violin at this School. He worked with students at all stages, from first year to post graduate. He was also on the string staff of Wells Cathedral School, one of the three leading music schools in England, and therefore has considerable experience of working with children under eighteen.

Mr. Lecher brought considerable qualities to his teaching. Starting with the sound and the music, he developed the technique of the student to best express his musical impulse. Mr. Lecher's pupils proved to be leading figures in orchestral and chamber music activities; he is a particularly fine chamber music coach.

Of course, implicit in all his work is the fact that he himself is a very fine player, with wide experience and practice in the solo, chamber music and orchestral repertoires.

Mr. Lecher has my wholehearted commendation for whatever he undertakes in teaching and playing."

John Hosier, (former) Principal, Guildhall School of Music & Drama, London.

Drew Lecher
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2017-11-27T12:36:46-06:00

John Hosier, (former) Principal, Guildhall School of Music & Drama, London.

"Mr. Lecher had notable success as a teacher of violin at this School. He worked with students at all stages, from first year to post graduate. He was also on the string staff of Wells Cathedral School, one of the three leading music schools in England, and therefore has considerable experience of working with children under eighteen. Mr. Lecher brought considerable qualities to his teaching. Starting with the sound and the music, he developed the technique of the student to best express his musical impulse. Mr. Lecher's pupils proved to be leading figures in orchestral and chamber music activities; he is a particularly fine chamber music coach. Of course, implicit in all his work is the fact that he himself is a very fine player, with wide experience and practice in the solo, chamber music and orchestral repertoires. Mr. Lecher has my wholehearted commendation for whatever he undertakes in teaching and playing."
https://drewlecher.com/testimonials/john-hosier/
"…He was concerned with teaching some of our ablest specialist violin pupils. He quickly established for himself a reputation, not only as a teacher of high standard, but as a person who showed considerable interest in his pupils. He was popular for the right reasons because those taught by him trusted his judgements; they respected his high standard of professional commitment, he was always ready to give advice and encouragement where it was needed and merited. He assisted in the development of chamber music in the school –– I should perhaps explain that we are one of four specialist schools recognised in this country for the training of young musicians at the highest level. ... He always maintained high personal standards in his relationship with his pupils."
A. K. Quilter, M.A. , Headmaster, Wells Cathedral School, Somerset.
Drew Lecher
2017-11-27T12:37:12-06:00
A. K. Quilter, M.A. , Headmaster, Wells Cathedral School, Somerset.
"…He was concerned with teaching some of our ablest specialist violin pupils. He quickly established for himself a reputation, not only as a teacher of high standard, but as a person who showed considerable interest in his pupils. He was popular for the right reasons because those taught by him trusted his judgements; they respected his high standard of professional commitment, he was always ready to give advice and encouragement where it was needed and merited. He assisted in the development of chamber music in the school –– I should perhaps explain that we are one of four specialist schools recognised in this country for the training of young musicians at the highest level. ... He always maintained high personal standards in his relationship with his pupils."
https://drewlecher.com/testimonials/a-k-quilter/
“Violin Technique: The Manual helped me enter and complete two degrees from The Juilliard School and for performances with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra and New York Philharmonic. When I first began studying with Drew as a child, The Manual did not exist in its current format – all the exercises were written out by hand and he would give them out as my technical development required. They were my violin “vitamins,” helping me to become a technically proficient violinist. Drew’s concept of Hand Groups was particularly influential in my understanding and mapping of the violin fingerboard. All of my students now employ these exercises, leading them to places like Juilliard and Harvard. Implementing and understanding the purpose of the exercises in The Manual will create a solid technical foundation and bring every violinist to a higher level of technical ability.”

Dr. Emily Ondracek-Peterson
BM and MM The Juilliard School
EdD and EdM Teachers College Columbia University
Assistant Professor Metropolitan State University of Denver
Adjunct Violin Professor at Teachers College Columbia University
1st Violinist of the Voxare String Quartet
Co-Founder of Noted Endeavors

Drew Lecher
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2017-11-29T12:28:18-06:00

Dr. Emily Ondracek-Peterson
BM and MM The Juilliard School
EdD and EdM Teachers College Columbia University
Assistant Professor Metropolitan State University of Denver
Adjunct Violin Professor at Teachers College Columbia University
1st Violinist of the Voxare String Quartet
Co-Founder of Noted Endeavors

“Violin Technique: The Manual helped me enter and complete two degrees from The Juilliard School and for performances with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra and New York Philharmonic. When I first began studying with Drew as a child, The Manual did not exist in its current format – all the exercises were written out by hand and he would give them out as my technical development required. They were my violin “vitamins,” helping me to become a technically proficient violinist. Drew’s concept of Hand Groups was particularly influential in my understanding and mapping of the violin fingerboard. All of my students now employ these exercises, leading them to places like Juilliard and Harvard. Implementing and understanding the purpose of the exercises in The Manual will create a solid technical foundation and bring every violinist to a higher level of technical ability.”
https://drewlecher.com/testimonials/dr-emily-ondracek-peterson/
“…the author’s presentation of his tried-and-true studies, is a concise, easy to grasp design providing both efficiency and accessibility for all levels – beginner to professional. … a solid foundation for one of the most valuable lessons to be learned: the ability to teach yourself.”

Dr. Casey McGrath
BM Butler University
MM Cincinnati Conservatory
DMA University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

Drew Lecher
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2017-11-29T12:29:16-06:00

Dr. Casey McGrath
BM Butler University
MM Cincinnati Conservatory
DMA University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

“…the author’s presentation of his tried-and-true studies, is a concise, easy to grasp design providing both efficiency and accessibility for all levels – beginner to professional. … a solid foundation for one of the most valuable lessons to be learned: the ability to teach yourself.”
https://drewlecher.com/testimonials/dr-casey-mcgrath/
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