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Rave Reviews from Concert Presenters & Media!
Enthusiasm and Insights from Workshop Sponsors & Participants!

Elise is a state treasure and we are so proud to support her and her work.
– Director, Georgia Council for the Arts

A really delightful concert from the honey voiced Atlanta songwriter who sings the world.
– Producer, Lincoln Center Out of Doors Festival

Elise’s concert was truly an impromptu glorious chorus!
-White County News, Sautee Nacoochee GA

Elise has a knack for making concert audiences fall in love with the sounds of music from around the world.
– Music for People

Her performance is like a suitcase plastered with stickers from around the world… populated with interesting characters both heroic and comic.
– The Raleigh Times

What makes Elise unique among performers at any level of celebrity is her facility for language, and her ability to use this expertise to expand her selections and styles.
– Augusta, ME

Her straightforward charm and pure, strong voice are truly fine music to the ears.
– Louisville KY Courier

At the next workshop, I would be more than happy to repeat any of the songs we sang with you! They were all excellent and wort revisiting. Although I would sing twinkle twinkle little star for an hour and a half if it meant I could sing with you!
– Julie E., Workshop Participant – June 2022

I absolutely loved this workshop! Elise’s spirit and her choice of songs taught, and how she taught them: the range of cultures, genres, and movement – wow! It was so much fun!!
from the People’s Music Network Summer Convergence – June 2021

Elise was well organized with her themes of gardening and joy. She also kept the group moving with her use of Qigong and fun musical warm up at the beginning and in the middle. It was FUN!!!
from the People’s Music Network Summer Convergence – June 2021

You help create positive, transformative experiences for people of all ages.
-Outreach Director, LEAF Lake Eden Arts Festival, Black Mountain NC

Elise knows more exotic songs than anybody in the world. She sees making music as an essential element of living. Her classes are really lessons in life.
-Del Hamilton, founding director Seven Stages Theater, Atlanta GA

Your workshop was totally inspiring!
– Joanna, New Orleans LA

At least 5 of your songs made it to my “top 10” list – a good problem to have!
-Micah Soloman, Pres. Oasis Duplication, Flint Hill VA

You are on our “A-list” of teachers for camp!
-Program Directors, Timber Ridge WV

Ever since I was told at the age of 6 that I was out of tune and just had to mouth the songs we were singing at our First Holy Communion, I’ve shied away from singing. That was 60 years ago. Your approach reaffirmed to me that anyone can sing and have fun doing it! Thank you!
– Jane, Athens GA

Witt is unique among performers at any level of celebrity for her facility for language, and her ability to use this expertise to expand her selections and styles.
-Augusta ME