TESTIMONIALS
Working with Isaac has been an absolute joy. He brings such admirable focus, curiosity, and discipline to every session, always eager to grow and deepen his musical expression. His light lyric baritone voice is not only charming and vibrant but also filled with warmth and sincerity, shaped by beautiful phrasing and a naturally expressive timbre. It's been truly rewarding to witness his musical journey and to see his artistry blossom with each step. I see so much promise in his voice and a bright, exciting future ahead of him in the world of classical music. Isaac's generosity of spirit and collaborative nature make him a genuine inspiration to those around him and a real delight to teach and work with!”
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Sooyeon Kim
Juilliard Vocal Faculty
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Having been a part of the Dawn Treader Christian School for over 20 years, I have encountered numerous volunteers, but Isaac truly stands out due to his unwavering commitment, vision, and exemplary character... What truly sets him apart is his humility and dedication to the craft of teaching.”
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Charles Salinas
Executive Director
Dawn Treader Christian School
Isaac is not only an accomplished baritone and musician, but also a thoughtful scholar and an emerging leader with the rare ability to bring people together through a combination of empathy, wit, and vision. This past summer, I invited Isaac to work with me as a paid intern on a professional opera production,The Pirates of Penzance, where he assisted the Stage Director and Artistic Director. The scope of his work exposed him to the full range of operatic production—from early conceptualization and design to final performance execution.
What stood out most was Isaac’s ability to navigate a high-pressure, resource-constrained environment with calm focus, creativity, and professionalism. He displayed exceptional problem-solving skills, time management, and a collaborative spirit that elevated the entire team. It is exceedingly rare to find someone of his age who can contribute so meaningfully to both the artistic and logistical dimensions of a complex production.”
​Jason Tramm
Associate Professor and Director of Choral Activities, Seton Hall University
Executive Director, Light Opera of New Jersey
General and Artistic Director of New Rochelle Opera
Music Director and Conductor, The Putnam Chorale
Director of Music Ministries, Ocean Grove Camp Meeting Association​​​​​​​
Upon learning that there is no after school program that provides vocal training or coaching at Songcatchers, Isaac shared his vision with me about helping others build the musical foundation he had the privilege of building: one grounded in music theory, ear training, sight reading, diction, etc.-a conservatory style of music education. I was excited at the prospect of offering individual voice lessons for the first time in our 45-year history. Sincе Isaac joined Songcatchers in 2023, he has not only fulfilled his commitment but also exceeded our expectations in so many ways and has devoted more than 500 hours to us in a year. Isaac's key leadership role at Songcatchers includes his role as a keen advocate and ambassador of our Songcatchers community without hesitation. We have never had another student volunteer who has had this type of impact on Songcatchers or who was able to help us raise money the way Isaac has.”
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​​Jennifer Lanser
Executive Director
Songcatchers, Inc.
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We want to express our heartfelt gratitude for your (Share Your Music, Inc.) generosity which has made it possible to purchase tools for the MODECO workshop, a wonderful project of our foundation that seeks to teach young girls from underprivileged backgrounds the art of sewing, while also sharing with them the message of the Gospel. We have also made a significant progress on the brand new space where we will continue offering classes —a place that will be a great blessing for continuing to educate and build lives through learning and the Word of God. We expect to complete this space by the end of this year.”
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​​Emely Polanco,
Creative Director
Modeco
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All of the training with Isaac at Songcatchers has boosted my daughter's confidence in and out of Songcatchers. She now sings in pop up events that are self-organized; performs in school talent shows; Performs in recitals. Additionally, she has been applying her leadership skills and confidence to other areas in her life and recently won her district’s (New Rochelle, NY) Art competition! I could not be happier as I continue to look forward to her future achievements.”
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Maria Lopez
Parent of a student
Isaac has demonstrated remarkable leadership as a volunteer teacher, mentor, and curriculum developer. He has curated and implemented the Share Your Music (SYM) Vocal and Music Enrichment Program to teach K-8th grade students with engaging and age-appropriate activities. His dedication to our students is evident in the enthusiasm and participation he inspires in his classes. Isaac not only teaches new techniques and skills in music but also fosters an environment conducive to developing critical leadership within classes to help students support one another both in and outside of the classroom.”​
Lisa Medina
Aftercare/Summer Camp Director
Dawn Treader Christian School
Isaac's initiative in organizing benefit concerts for Englewood Health showcased his desire to make a tangible difference, raising funds and awareness through the power of music. His dedication to both musical excellence and community impact is commendable.”​
Jee Sun Lee
Director of Chamber Music
New York Youth Symphony
Isaac is very respectful and kind, and I have seen him speak to his students with respect and encouragement. I look forward to my daughter continuing to learn from such a talented young man.”
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Maira Sanchez
Parent of a student