"..What could be better than one week of the Great Basin Jazz Camp? Two weeks of Jazz Camp!!.." (Student
Alex Lardie, Nampa, ID - 2009)
"..I
could not believe how much your Camp helped me to be a better lead player , a player not afraid to play with a whole lot more
confidence that I never had until I went to Camp.." Courtney Wolterman, Idaho Falls, Idaho
"...It was a wonderful Camp. I enjoyed the kids, you, and the other faculty. We are all inspired by your love
of the students and your passion for connecting them with this great music...." (Dr. David Joyner, Pacific Lutheran University,
Tacoma, Washington - Lead Instructor- Jazz Camp 2008 & 2009).
"...Thank
You for taking the time to work with (my son) Jared. I know since he has gotten home from Camp he is playing a lot. My husband
said the kids were so good they sounded like professionals. Jared is looking forward to coming next year. Thanks for all you
have done with these kids..." (Marietta McCollough, mother of student Jared McCollough - Jazz Camp 2008)
"...You do an incredible thing. Thanks for your caring commitment
to the kids and the music...." (Guitarist Bruce Forman, Artist in Residence at Great Basin Jazz Camp - 2007, 2008 and
2009)
"...(My son) Sam really, really
enjoyed the Great Basin Camp. The instructors were great, and the way the Camp was structured was the best we have experienced
(Sam has been to several other Camps). Mostly, the way the instructors made playing jazz fun really inspired Sam. It's
really a great Camp..."
(Eric Exline, father of Sam Exline, co-winner of "Most Improved
Player" award - 2008)
"....Your approach is so refreshing. A successful
jazz student must be exposed to theory, listening and playing. Your camp addresses these issues..." (Rob Walker,
trumpet player, Teacher and performer in Boise, Idaho).
