“Helen has an uncanny way of revealing the anxieties that haunt us. Helen also uses a delicious sense of humor to bring strategic relief and hope to a subject that worries many of us.”
– Wissam Boustany, International Flutist, Recording Artist, and Professor, Royal Northern College of Music, UK
“We’re still basking in the splendor of your visit.”
-Jonathan Keeble, Chairman of the Board, National Flute Association and Professor of Flute, University of Illinois
“Helen is a consummate professional, a caring and considerate colleague, and an accomplished performance anxiety coach. Her performance anxiety workshops invariably leave participants with useful tools with which to manage their stage fright and with a profound sense of well-being.”
– John Ranck, Adjunct Faculty, Northeastern University
“Helen is unique in her field, highly experienced, wonderfully committed and very supportive.”
– Stephen Preston, International Traverso Artist and Master Teacher, NFA Lifetime Achievement Recipient
“Last week, Helen Spielman gave performance anxiety talks, workshops, and private coaching sessions at Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge. All who worked with Helen raved about the experience. I would highly recommend Helen to any persons who want to help themselves or their students deal with these issues. Working with her would be an incredible gift.”
– Katherlne Kemler, Professor of Flute, Louisiana State University
“I met Helen in Honduras in 2010. She had come to Tegucigalpa to speak to students at the National School of Music about the topic of overcoming performance anxiety. I felt a special connection with her from the very beginning because her personality was so warm. I witnessed her effectiveness with the students there. Someday soon, I hope to have the opportunity to work with her directly, as I am sure she would do much to help me improve my confidence as a concert artist.”
– Michael Patilla, Associate Professor of Guitar, Mississippi State University
“Helen gave a fantastic two-day workshop for our students at Coastal Carolina University. Her personal stories are touching and inspirational. She has a unique background in education and coaching that offers a special touch when approaching young performers. Many students from my studio have already practiced the concentration and focus exercises Helen presented, and a remarkable number have mentioned how much more aware they are of their mind, body, and spirit on the day of a performance”
– Amy Hardison Tully, Lecturer in Music, Coastal Carolina University, South Carolina