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All Reviews from Users
Column Headings: K = Knowledgeability C = Clarity of Response T = Timeliness P = Politeness
N = Nominated for Expert of the Month
| Date | User | K | C | T | P | N | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009-09-22 | John | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | |
| 2009-09-02 | Tarik ahmed | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | |
| 2009-09-02 | Alfred | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Hello Penny Nichols, First and foremost I must confess that you are really frank and very fast in replying to my queries. Thank you. I am one lucky person to find an honest person in the net. May the Good Lord blesses you more abundantly. I will definitely pursue your advices on the link. May it be a help to me. Thank you once again. It's KHUBLEI in our language for 'thank you'. Warmest Regards, Alfred R. Rapthap N.E. India |
| 2009-08-30 | Tarik ahmed | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | |
| 2009-05-17 | jen | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | thanks, I had no idea i was a lyric soprano |
| 2009-05-15 | Lisa | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Couldn't be happier with my response from Penny. Thanks! |
| 2009-02-18 | SiDNEY | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | THANX 4 HELPiNG ME OUT UR DA BEST |
| 2009-01-01 | Jia | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | |
| 2008-12-08 | Rakhi Vadhera | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | Thanks a lot for the prompt reply... |
| 2008-11-18 | Faye | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | Thank you. |
| 2008-10-14 | Alex | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Thank you so much, Penny! |
| 2008-10-09 | Caryn | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Yes Thanks Penny!! that helped!! |
| 2008-08-17 | Arturo | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | thanks dude |
| 2008-07-25 | Nana Aba | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Thanks. Your advice would be very helpful. |
| 2008-06-19 | M | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | Thank you for your time, suggestions, and for clearing up several things for me! |
| 2008-05-19 | Eric | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Thanks! This is really very helpful advice. |
| 2008-04-22 | Ellie | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | thanks alot |
| 2008-04-15 | Carlos | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Thank you for your prompt response and for everthing you have/will do in regards to my question. I really appreciated it! |
| 2008-04-08 | Elizabeth Marie | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Thank you Penny. You've just helped save me from wasting lots of money for little or no gain. I started with the new Bel Canto teacher yesterday and she is great. Elizabeth |
| 2008-04-08 | Elizabeth Marie | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Thank you for helping me to clarify my goals. |
| 2008-03-18 | Lauren | 10 | 10 | 9 | 10 | Yes | Thank you very much :) I will definately try it out, and tell you how I get on. |
| 2008-01-21 | Marvin | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | Thanks for your response - that makes common sense. |
| 2008-01-14 | Chris | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | |
| 2007-11-27 | Derek | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | I see....it makes sense. Thanks. |
| 2007-11-14 | Jeanne | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | Hi Penny, Thanks so much for the info. My friend appreciates your suggestions for improving his singing voice. |
| 2007-10-11 | Katerina Borovikov | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Thanks a lot! |
| 2007-10-09 | Tristen | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Quick response and knowledgable! Thanks a lot!! |
| 2007-09-12 | Matt | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | thanks penny |
| 2007-08-18 | Kim Palpallatoc | 10 | 8 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Thanks so much! :D |
Answers by Expert:
Penny Nichols
Expertise
I can answer all kinds of questions regarding singing techniques, practice, performance, vocal recording technique and harmony vocal arranging.
Experience
I have been a professional singer/songwriter and vocal arranger and teacher in the music business since 1965.
Organizations
BMI, Folk Alliance, SummerSongs, Inc. (I am the founding director)
Publications
Singer Magazine
Education/Credentials
I have a doctorate in Music Education from Harvard.
Awards and Honors
Platinum record for my vocals on Jimmy Buffett's Son of a Son of a Sailor, 3 times nominated for a Grammy in the background singing category, MVP in the motivational singing category of the Assoc. of Multi-image Assoc. Annual awards two years in a row.
Past/Present Clients
I have sung with, recorded with or opened shows for Mort Sahl, The Byrds, The Dillards, Dillard and Clark Expedition, John Kay
(Steppenwolf), The Association and Big Brother and the Holding Co. (Janis Joplin), Steve Miller, Quicksilver Messenger Service, 13th Floor Elevator, Chocolate Watchband, Jefferson Airplane, Dan Hicks & his Hot Licks, Cream (the Santa Monica Civic auditorium 1968),
Little Feat in concert. I wrote and performed commercials for Toyota's campaign to plant a tree for every car bought, Carnation Dairies, and produced a public service announcement for the
Navajo Nation called "Black Mesa" to protest the misuse of the land around the Four Corners power stations in Arizona.
In 1977, while working with Emitt Rhodes on a record for Elektra, I joined Jimmy Buffett & the Coral Reefers. I appeared in the movie FM with the band, toured the U.S. and earned a Platinum Record for my singing on Son of a Son of a Sailor. Also, I've recorded with Art Garfunkle (Fate for Breakfast) Suzi Quatro, Danny O'Keefe, Yvonne Elliman, Jennifer Warnes, Albert Brooks, The Credibility Gap, Steve Gillette and earned a Grammy nomination for my work on Arlo Guthrie's album The Power of Love. In addition, I have recorded a series of singing lessons which have been sold world-wide by Homespun Tapes since 1985.
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