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Voice Workshops

"Thank you for the wonderful workshop... I studied yoga therapy in India... Your attention to breath in the workshop was reassuring to me. I loved your humour and honest approach to teaching... You are a professional and I went home feeling full and joyful. Thank you. I will highly recommend your workshops. . . I appreciate the extra mile you travel in your teaching." Lindy Wolfe, Victoria, BC

"Reisa Stone is an extremely gifted educator. In her workshops, she balances her deep & detailed knowledge of vocal anatomy with a presentation style that is gut-bustingly funny while also giving students useful & practical information about how to enhance their singing without injuring themselves. I've taken two workshops with Reisa. The atmosphere she creates is fun, relaxing, empowering & respectful, & I've been amazed at how much more resonant & open my voice sounds after working with her techniques." Sherry Lepage, Filmmaker: "Art Is A Mirror", "From Baghdad to Peace Country." Singer: Inspirata

"If there is anyone who is in touch with the physical act of singing, it is none other than Reisa Stone. With great respect for the vocal folds, she takes one on an odyssey...producing great vocal sound. The emotional impact of her singing is matched by her prowess in teaching. Highly recommended!" Connie Lebeau, Producer, Choral Director, Bassist (Raffi, Connie Kaldor, Phil Ramone)

"Reisa Stone gave me the technical, practical skills I needed to really let the virtues of my own voice shine through. I attained a pure, truer sound & released a lot of bad habits. As a touring musician, often performing every night for long stretches, Reisa gave me valuable tools for warming up, protecting my voice & projecting it with power & confidence." Carrie Catherine, Singer, Songwriter & Guitarist, Saskatoon, Toronto, Nashville, Vancouver... http://www.carriecatherine.com/

"Reisa, you're teaching such fundamental life skills...I was impressed by your steadiness and lack of b.s., as well as your strength of character. You are a fine role model for women. and for men too, for that matter." Marial Shea, Writer, Ganges, BC

"On behalf of Music West, we would like to extend our sincere appreciation for your participation...Our commitment to offering educational programming of value to musicians, industry professionals and the community at large was enhanced by your association. We've received many positive comments on the vocal clinics. Congratulations on a job well done!" Maureen Jack, Executive Producer & Kathleen Troupe, General Manager: Music West Conference, Vancouver, BC http://www.newmusicwest.com/

Reisa won the award for VIP Hospitality at this conference.

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Performance: Story and Song

"Reisa remains an on-stage disciple of Aretha Franklin, (her voice) leaping and swooping..."
Frain Corey, The Winnipeg Free Press

"Hope you caught Reisa Stone at the Fringe Club last night! Boy has she got pipes...Reisa will be back..." Victoria FringeFest News

"Reisa Stone sizzled...From her first to final note, this Lady of Song sends goose bumps to every part of your body...Believe me, we are being graced with Reisa's presence here... She is one of the most disciplined and soulful crafters I've ever had the fortune to hear. Catch her in performance mode while you can. Compared to the places she's been and the venues she's done to 'pay her dues', our little island paradise is providing the perfect backdrop for a retreat from the limelight and time for inner reflection and expression through songwriting." Cosmic Debris Musicians' Magazine

"Reisa is the kind of storyteller who reaches her listeners through her enthusiasm & humour. She speaks from the rich background of Ukrainian culture & folklore, often using the idioms & accent of her mother tongue. In addition to entertaining, her stories delight, instruct & deeply move her audiences. Not to be missed." Mary Holland, Storyteller & Artist

“Reisa is a master storyteller, weaving humor, song, and passion... She carries you through a paradox of emotion from tears to laughter. Her stories come from the heart based on her life experience. The obstacles she has faced are encouragement to others that adversity can become a benefit in person’s life to build character. I have no hesitation in recommending her as a singer, storyteller, and entertainer.” Sgt. Gary Green, CSI (Ret.)
Visual Storyteller, Photographer, and Instructor http://www.garygreencommunications.com/

"Reisa performed at our AGM & annual picnic...she was very comfortable with our guests, many of whom struggle with the severe effects of Parkinson's...Her voice was perfect for the occasion, appropriate volume & and a beautiful selection of vocal pieces...Reisa's style is very warm & engaging, which fits in very well with the social environment of our events. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend her beautiful voice & services for such occasions." Sandra E. Bitz, M.Ed., MSc., Executive Director: Victoria Epilepsy & Parkinson's Centre

"Reisa performed for us at Legends...I recommend Reisa as a truly quality performer with an abundance of talent, charm & charisma which comes across well to her audience. She has a wonderfully full, rich voice...she delivers with true professionalism." Kate Petersen, Greater Victoria Film Commissioner

"Broad entertainment appeal!" Music Express Magazine

"Don't miss this soul diva!" Joseph Blake, Victoria Times Colonist

"Reisa Stone's voice is dark and rich, steeped in the roots of Rhythm & Blues. Reisa has spent years honing her craft (sic), which has paid off." CBC's Coast to Coast III & IV, an anthology of notable Canadian voices.

"I told you she could sing!" Ralph Benmurgui, Primetime

"My spies tell me Reisa has become a cult-like entity around town of late...it's been packed, so get there early." The Winnipeg Sun

"Reisa performed at Le Canot, a private club...excellent voice, great stage presence & audience interaction. She also has a good sense of humour & even did her best to kibbutz with the crowd in French." Jim Nelson, Gerant: Le Canot & Festival Du Voyageur, St. Boniface, Manitoba

"Baby, when are you coming to New Orleans & knocking everybody out with that sweet voice of yours?!" Efrem Towns, Leader & Trumpet Player, The New Orleans Dirty Dozen Brass Band See their video at www.music.msn.com/music/neworleansbenefit (I wish I could answer you, my friend, for everybody's sake---Reisa)

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Testimonials & Reviews