“I enjoy singing with a choir here in Canberra, but singing with you in the National Folk festival Choir last weekend was a magical and joyful experience that transcended any choral experience I have ever done before”
Rod Tier Canberra
"I abseiled off the Sheraton in Brisbane a few years ago, for a charity fundraiser, & I have to say that performing in Rachel's massed Fire Choir at Woodford was JUST AS BIG A BUZZ!“
Therese Tindall, Brisbane
"I would sing with you anywhere, anytime. It was the best choral experience I’ve had in my life (and that spans from age eleven to seventy-one)."
Dierdre Stubbe Bathurst Multicultural choir 2010
“Rachel has a gift that few others share – she can inspire people to do things they never thought possible. She had the 180 young people who attended You’re the Voice singing in three part harmony in concert after less than two hours rehearsal and it is an experience they still talk about. She embodies what music should be all about without the ego and is one of the most inspirational workshop leaders I have encountered- and what a voice!”
Marie van Genn, Coordinator, You’re the Voice Festival, Port Macquarie
“Rachel has helped us a lot. Helping us to sing strong way, learning about more harmonies. I was a leader… that was good. I might teach all the other girls if I’m a leader".
Margaret Campbell, Titjikala Ladies choir, N.T. Oct.2009
"Thank you for the magnificent time we had together, spending my time with no more difficult decision to make than if I could actually sing today. Thank you from the depth of my soul for contributing your large part to the best holiday of my life."
Ursula O’Brien 2009
"Great program for choral singers, Rachel gets the best out of everyone, beginner to advanced. Daku's strength is it's friendly and helpful staff. Special thanks to Raj, Kenny and all the Daku extended family."
Murray Hinder 2010
"The week I spent at Daku resort in Savusavu with my choir was one of the best weeks of my life! Keni, his family and the staff welcomed us and treated us like we were family – not just tourists. The trips to villages were unique and always to be remembered experiences – including the enjoyment of the bump bus ride!"
BW 2010
"What an amazing vocal and resort experience was "Singing in Paradise” – from the mouthwatering Fijian food to the singing with Fijian choirs, bathing and snorkeling on deserted palm-fringed beaches, exploring Savusavu and being trained by such an inspiring and supportive choir leader, Rachel. Fond memories forever!!!"
Meg Berg
"What a wonderful combination: beautiful people on a beautiful island with beautiful food and beautiful singing with beautiful Rachel – what more could you ask. Any wonder I am a three-time visitor!"
Barry Bower
Wintersong
"Superb musical directors and skilled facilitators, beautiful arrangements, 80 wonderfully blended lovely voices, a good dose of humor - what more could one ask for?"
David 2010
"I must thank you and all concerned for the fantastic weekend at Brahma Kumaris. Great venue, fabulous food, comfy accom. and fantastic teachers. It was a peak experience in my life - truly memorable and uplifting. I'll be looking forward to another one for sure."
Steve Holdsworth 2009
"This was my first time at Wintersong. It was a privilege to be amongst such a fabulous group of singers and to be taught by such outstanding conductors as yourselves. Both the words to the songs and the act of singing and feeling of oneness with the group was inspirational. I hope to experience it again."
Ojars Greste, 2009
"I feel very happy and blessed that I had the opportunity to take part in Winter Song. I found your way of teaching, conducting, interacting, arranging and singing, to be so at ease, warm and refreshing. I enjoyed meeting your funny and brilliant co facilitator Stephen and enjoyed your contrasting and complementing styles."
Nurit Ophir, 2009
"I am so, so thrilled that I was privileged to have shared one of the great treasures of my life's experience - Winter Song To be totally soaked in serotonin - actually saturated like under a refreshing waterfall of sound. Thank you so much for your brilliance that you share with such zest, expertise and enthusiasm. Everything was just so AWESOME - thank you to you and the whole team."
Ness, 2007