Testimonials

"Faith changed my life. When I began taking lessons with her, I was just thinking of enhancing my life by developing my singing skills to go with my jazz piano lessons with her husband.  I didn't realize only after a couple of lessons, it would change my life!

Just after several lessons, Faith encouraged me one day by saying "You have a jazz voice", and then told me that I could pursue this professionally.  I was flabbergasted.  I never aspired to become a jazz singer, but I have always loved jazz. […].  Faith helped me every step of the way, teaching me all the aspects of the craft; from technique, interpretation, form, arranging, mindset, etc.  What is extraordinary is that throughout this whole process, I was not at my optimum self; my depression made me unfocused, distracted, and often unprepared for her lessons.  But whatever state I was in, Faith would tune into where I was, and "meet" me there and make the best out of every situation. […] with Faith's teaching and mentorship, I was able to start from my first lessons in Jazz, to where I am today, as an independent professional vocalist, where I now know how to prepare, and create shows with my own band. I cannot thank Faith enough for welcoming me in the state I was in back then, for so selflessly and exceptionally finding, recognizing the good in me, and then nurturing, mentoring me to become the jazz vocalist I am today.  Thank you, Faith, for being the greatest teacher, friend, and extraordinary artist who inspires me in such a profound way.  My life is so much more enriched, and joyful because I learned to sing jazz with you.”

~ Sarah Infini Takagi, professional music artist, stand-up comedian, educator