Kutandara Center is an incredibly important place for my family. It is an oasis of joy and learning. We feel so lucky to have found it!
-Alex G., adult student and youth student parent

Thank you for bringing marimba, community and joy into my life.
-Susan S., adult student

I really appreciate that Kutandara Center offers open studio time as a way for us to practice between classes. It is so generous!
- Lisa S., adult student

I am always amazed at the chemistry in our class – how relaxed and fun it is, while also being so productive and challenging. I love the stability and community we have created together.
-Alex G., adult student

There are many wonderful things about getting to play marimba, but the best is the sheer joy that learning and playing brings to me. Thank you for making it all possible.
- Sue C., adult student

My gratitude to you for being my instructors and providing me so many opportunities for joy.
-Sandy L., adult student
I have great admiration for the way in which Kutandara Center teachers foster each person’s sense of accomplishment on an individual level, yet in the group setting.
-Andi J., adult student

Kutandara Center has provided me with a sense of community, excellent musical instruction and the sheer joy of playing wonderful music with like-minded souls. The music and community at the Kutandara Center have filled a void in my life!
-David S., adult student

You create fun, new and exciting experiences for students. You give kids and their families something to look forward to and strive for. We don’t say it enough, but thanks for all you do!
-Susan C., Shamwari parent

I feel challenged almost perfectly by my instructor!
-Sandy L., adult student

The instructors have a lot of patience and original ideas about how to teach music without reading notes. My daughter has her own marimba at home and I love hearing her practice! I recommend Kutandara Center for any child that likes to bang on things, and that’s pretty much all of them!
-Alison P., adult student and Tamba! parent

I love the feeling of playing, the concentration of learning and the community at the Kutandara Center. It is a wonderful place for people to come together musically in a supportive, loving community.
-Andi J., adult student

I like the music because it makes me dance. I danced all night!
-Dylan H., age 7

We really enjoy the teaching style at Kutandara Center. We are always amazed at what the teacher can bring together. The real compliment comes from Larkin, of course . . . he always wants to come to class!
-Gerry B. and Lisa B., youth student parents

You have so much talent . . . we are blessed that you have guided our son over the years. May you continue to show the young ones how to make music as you did for ours!
-Marilyn and Dean F., Shamwari parents

Thank you for a great year of marimba!
-Anna S., age 9

A parent can only hope and pray that the people and activities in their children’s lives will be rewarding and make them happy . . . thank you so very much for all the years of music at Kutandara Center.
-Melinda E., Shamwari parent

When we see Kutandara Center directors and instructors with our kids, we are so happy. It is easy to tell that they like the kids, are proud of them and want to engage with them. They provide a healthy environment for kids to grow and they model good relationships with one another and each kid. We can tell that the kids feel like they are special and part of a unique community.
-Jeff D., Shamwari parent

Thank you for all that you do for Luke in teaching him marimba and helping to instill a love of music in him!
-Julie W., youth student parent

We gave up our Friday afternoons just to play and hang out with each other; we spent countless late nights packing and loading instruments; we even gave up sleeping in for early mornings to catch flights to perform in new places for new people. I know that every single member of Shamwari is truly committed and has their heart and soul (not to mention a lot of blisters) invested in this amazing program.
-Davis F., age 19, Shamwari alumni

You have so much to be proud of in the children . . . thank you so much for all the love and time you give to them. Brianna is very happy to be part of Tamba!
-Joyce W., Tamba! parent

Charlie absolutely loves playing marimbas at Kutandara Center; it is his passion and was his idea to play the moment he first saw Shamwari. We are thrilled to support him in the youth performance program.
-Jeff D., Shamwari parent