"I loved IMF. I thought the faculty was top-notch. I loved the mood there, and I greatly admire what you do as one of the top piano Suzuki teachers in the country, but also as an extremely intelligent mind on the forefront of eclecticism in music education."
-An internationally recognized educator, in a message to Ray Landers and IMF.

"What a labor of love!" "I have never seen so many superb teachers and classes in one place-ever!" "The opportunity to experience the Cleveland Orchestra was one of the many highlights-Wow!!" "Better than any other institute we have been to. Great for families."

"Concerto/Sonata night for so many student performers with full orchestra is unique and a draw" "Everything is simply amazing" "Something for everyone" "The teachers are all amazing instructors. We are so impressed with their love and patience with the children."

"I kept replaying the week's event in my mind - it was an extraordinary, intensely packed and exciting week." "We have been to other Suzuki institutes..we came here because of the top notch instruction with such a diverse offering. We have five other families that want to come with us next year."

"The faculty performances were the best-funny and entertaining." "Fun night was great!" "The facilities are excellent. We loved the modern housing...best food we have had at an institute." "Faculty-everyone was awesome."

"Great options for multi-sensory learning" "Molly says she wants to come here every summer for the rest of her life." "Everyone had an unforgettable experience." "Kudos to the director" "I love the emphasis on family participation." "We had more fun than at Disney World!!"

COMMENTS ON IMF FACULTY

"You were very, very kind, complimentary....thank you for another enormous benefit from exposure to you." "This guy is just awesome!", "The kids couldn't wait to get to his class.", "Her piano class was simply outstanding.  She represents the epitome of Suzuki Philosophy."

"Your terrific faculty performances were again the icing on the cake of a wonderful music festival.  Alone, they were worth a good portion of our tuition.", "She was very detail oriented, had excellent rapport with children.", "She creates such a sweet, gentle teaching atmosphere.",  "He could read the phone book and make it fascinating."

"My family had more fun than at Disney World." "Overall rating of the festival: WOW!"