rada neal: Guestbook
Deborah
March 15, 2008
Dear Rada,
I want you to know what your music has done for me. I studied(?) piano as a child but was intimidated by 88 keys and 10 little fingers! I NEVER thought I would master it. When my mother finally allowed me to give it up after years of half--hearted attempts to play, I felt tremendous relief; but I would still look at the piano with a mixture of longing and frustration and tried to convince myself I just did not have what it took.
Years went by without any playing at all. I tried to put the piano out of my mind, surpress the longing to be able to play -- why try when you don't have the talent is what I kept asking myself Then I heard your Coming Home. It went straight to my heart! I tried to fight it, but it won. I bought a keyboard, am practicing again, and now at middle age I am finding the pleasure in the piano I longed to feel as a child. YOUR music did it for me. I knew I just HAD to be able to play Coming Home, for whatever reason I don't know, but that selection ignited the fire once again. There was no debate. Perhaps my "home" is the piano after all. This selection makes it all feel so very RIGHT.
Thank you for your lovely music!
Gratefully,
Deborah
Sue Carleton Brenner
December 8, 2007
Dear Rada,
I was reading the article about you in the Durango Herald and when I came to the end of it I had one of those "what a small world" moments when I read that your father worked for Inland Steel. My father also worked for Inland. His name was Dr. Edward H. Carleton and he was Medical Director of Inland Steel from the Second World War until about 1970 when he retired. I think it is entirely possible that our fathers had contact at some time or other over that 30 year period. My mother was a concert harpist and played with chamber groups around Chicago when I was small. We eventually moved to Schererville, Ind.,and I graduated high school from Hammond High. My husband is a retired surgeon and we now live in Durango. I look forward to hearing your music.
Sincerely, Sue Brenner
Pat Jayanta
December 5, 2007
Just discovered your music, it is fantastic. I already downloaded 2 of your albums and plan to get them all soon. Any paln for a show in Thailand?
Kathy Greene
November 4, 2007
Hi Rada, I just got your postcard and I would like to order four of your new CD's "Un-folding fifth" Please explain the title.
Please let me know how I order them online. I presume I enter my credit card.
How are things with you? Have you had snow yet? I am enjoying retirement. I am busy everyday but I don't know where the time goes. I try to spend some time with Peanut. She is getting so cute and really has acute personality.
I am so happy to hear you are doing so well withe music and I hope selling a lot.
Hope to hear from you soon. Love Kathy
Gila Hartmann
September 20, 2007
~ dear Rada ~
thinking of you and listening to your music brings back wonderful memories.... it was great to see you again ! ~ Gila ~
Susan Bennett
September 6, 2007
Hi Rada,
I was thrilled to see and hear what you have been up to since Francis Parker! (I read the blurb in the FP brochure from Sacha about you.) After visiting your website I want to extend my congratulations on your CDs. They are beautiful!
My husband and I are now in Henderson NV (for the past 12 years) where he is Head of School and I am Admin. Liaison for The Henderson International School (elementary school) -- formerly called Warren Walker. One of our daughters lives here also w/ her husband and 4 children (set of triplets 7 months old!)
I wish you the best of luck with your venture!
Susan Bennett
Happyday Newage Radio
March 14, 2007
Greetings!
It's spring. Have a nice season...
We love Rada Neal. :-) :-0 :-)
Merry Maricich
February 2, 2007
Your music naturally flows through your fingers and comes from deep within your heart. Thank you for sharing your incredible talent not only in your CD's, but also in the excellent music scores that I was able to purchase and enjoy at my piano. I enjoy your various styles and I wish you much success.
John Stephen Silva
December 12, 2006
Great Website! I played your Muscial Piano clip
absolutely beautiful music!!!!! Looking foward to
your Concert in San Diego,CA.
John Silva
Randy Durr
December 11, 2006
Love you music! Ellen brought a couple of your CD's in to work and I've listened to them over and over (I could not part with them). Your music is very soothing and it relaxes me. I've shared your music with a couple of my collegues and they are also quickly becoming fans!
I'd love bring my family to one of your concerts (if you have one locally at some time soon). Maybe you can inspire my daughter to begin playing the piano again.
God Bless You,
Ran-D
Ellen
December 5, 2006
Your concert for United Way was absolutely wonderful and I know enjoyed by all in attendance. I wish everyone could hear you play and feel your passion for music. Of course it is present in every one of your compositions.
Love ya and see you soon Ellen
Happyday Newage Radio
December 5, 2006
Rada Neal is a great romanticism pianist. Happyday never forget this artist. Please, buy her CDs . You can enjoy with satisfaction like me. She is a recommended artist by iNewAge.com, too.
Paolo
October 7, 2006
What a beautiful piano music.
I like it vey much.
Enchanting and relaxing sounds...
Thank You.
Best regards.
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www.bluesjazzpiano.com
www.aboutmusictheory.com
Terry Seretis
August 15, 2006
Rada - it was really good talking to you today, and the 'common thread' is so ironic - it really is a small world we live in! I've been listening to some of your clips, and we may have a hard time deciding what to order - they all sound wonderful! We'll let you know. Terry
Juanita Ventura
August 7, 2006
Remember me, class of '69 Washington High. Also living in Colorado, Westminster. Purchased your CD's and love your music. I have to drop Mirko a note and thank him for lettng me know about your beautiful music. Keep composing you are in the right location, Pagosa Springs is beautiful with all those pine trees. Thank you and I wish you happiness
Dorothy Rybicki
August 4, 2006
Rada...
You did it again! After a hectic day as an Assistant Principal at a high school in Indiana nothing gives me greater satisfaction than to hear your latest CD.....It just takes all the days stress away!! I played it for someone and they thought it was from the Windham Hill series...I can't wait until Oprah discovers you!!
Peggy Shaul Triplet
July 18, 2006
I'm thoroughly enjoying "A Beginning" that Binky left with us. I cannot imagine playing such music, much less composing it! It is wonderful the way you two support and encourage each other. We were tickled to have Binky and Domino visit here, and I know you enjoyed a great week together. Now we have this memento of the two of you!
Margaret Triplet
Gail
July 17, 2006
Just wanted to let you know how much I have enjoyed your 4th CD that I purchased at the Home @ Garden Tour. It is our CD of choice for morning tea.
Patricia
February 16, 2006
I ordered the sheetmusic from you, Rada, and have been enjoying it so much! Each piece is a little exquisite gem. "A Tender Moment", "Mystique"....I've been looking for haunting vignettes of music like this to play all my life! Felt like I was 'coming home' when I had the great pleasure of discovering these treasures. Can't wait for your next book of music. Thank you Rada :-)
love, Patricia Parry
Richard Kirkes
January 18, 2006
Your cd's are extraordinary. The selections and the melodies are all beautiful, entertaining and very clear.
mary gass
January 16, 2006
From the moment your CD began playing I felt something new and so special in your music. What a pleasure to listen to. It was like being introduced to something new and immediately feeling a kinship to the sound. Thank-you so much for the incredible music.
Manuel Lemos Muradás
December 24, 2005
Music with heart
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Margaret Jandrich
December 17, 2005
My computer wouldn't let me listen to any of your music, but I am sure that it is beautiful. I myself love to hear the passion of a pianist expressed throught the keys of their instrument. But although I wish I could play, I don't have any experience with the piano other than "twinkle twinkle little star", and even that is a bit rusty. I'm seventeen and I live in Minnesota. The actual reason that I was drawn to this site was the name Jandrich (mine!) that is mentioned somewhere on this site hyphenated with Neal. Since there are very few Jandrich's in the world.. I was wondering if it might just be a relative of mine?
mayan cavallo
December 7, 2005
Dear Rada,
Your musical compositions deeply touch me. They are beautifully ethereal and yet there is such depth to your melodies.
Mayan Cavallo Richmond, Virginia
Joyce Tolliver
November 20, 2005
We heard the latest CD last night at a friend's house over dinner. It was as if my friend's pianist sister were playing in the next room! It was so lovely, I had to order a CD for our own living room and a couple more for friends.
Donna (Carter) McKimmie
September 7, 2005
I was your roommate on 7th street in Bloomington with Kathy G. 1970-71. I married the guy I met while we were living there (Bill McKimmie) & moved to Seattle in 1975. I have 2 beautiful daughters, but sadly am a widow now. I have new Bosnian neighbors & I've been thinking of you, Rada. Congratulations on your success. You look beautiful in your picture. I'm so happy for you. Hope all is well in all areas of your life. Love, Donna
Sandy Applegate
August 14, 2005
Beautiful. You and your music.
nada wampler
August 14, 2005
I have all THREE of your cds. I play them at work. Even though I'm on the phone a lot and there is a lot of traffic through my office, your music sets the tone to a pleasant work environment. It's not distracting and yet it can be inspiring at times when I need it. You have a gift worth sharing!
marion roglich
August 11, 2005
I thought I would say hello. I believe your last name was Jandrich when you lived in East Chicago. We were in the same class at WHS. I have no idea whether you'll have any recollection of me. My sister made me aware of your website; she had been a friend of your sister, Binky, as I recall her name. It is terrific that you're doing what you love. Do you ever visit the old country? My best to you and your family. Marjan
Shiela
August 10, 2005
I have been listening to your music on Spirit Within, and I find that when your music plays, I always stop what I am doing, to find out who it is! I am drawn in by your music. You are blessed with divine talent. Ours is a stressful life right now, my husband is in Iraq, and I have 3 children, one visiting right now, but is leaving to go live with her grandma until my husband gets home. I have a baby son that my husband has only met 3 times in is first 14 months of life. Your music heals the pain for the moment, and makes the day brighter. Thank you for sharing your heart and soul with the world to make it a better place.
Sebastian Kühn
July 20, 2005
Lovly music!
But where can I buy? I cant get your cds at germans amazon! Maybe you can helf me!
Many greeting from germany
Sebastian
Patricia McCroskey
June 23, 2005
Enjoyed the music!
Love your comments on cdbaby.com. May your beginnings take you to heights you never dreamed you could reach and yet in your heart always knew you would.
Torsten & Gabriele from "Radio Waves", Germany
June 14, 2005
Thank you for your beautiful piano music. We will play some tracks on our radio show this month, and we have no doubt that our audience will enjoy and love them as much as we did!
Hector
June 7, 2005
thank you for stopping by nuevasmusicas.org. I love piano too. :) greetings from Spain.
Hector
Philo
June 4, 2005
Very nice compositions! Beautiful and relaxing music!.
kisses from Spain 'En el aire'!
Ellen Seylar
May 6, 2005
You already know that I love your music and rave about it to all my friends, its kinda like a one woman (actually Roland does the same thing) admiration society!! You are truly one of a kind and I am so glad we met and I hope we will become better friends in the future, especially since you take care of MY CAT
I play your CD's almost daily and especially at dinner parties they are wonderful!!
Malory Laydon
May 5, 2005
You are the best piano teacher in the whole world.
Bob and Cathy Lum, Woodbridge, VA
April 12, 2005
Rada,
We love listening to your CD and have shared it with others, both in our home and as gifts. The response is always the same. Your music is beautiful. I knew you had so much music in you the first time we met in Colorado. Listening to you play inspired me to continue my dreams of playing the piano. Since we've moved to Virginia, I've been fortunate to buy a new piano and have started playing again. I spend many hours enjoying your book, Second Steps. Thank you so much for your gift of music and your inspiration.
JEFF SCHMIDT
March 29, 2005
wow!!!!!!!!
Brisa Burch
March 29, 2005
Rada...
I love to listen to you play paino. If I had not heard you play for my sister and me I would have given up on the paino. Hearing you made me believe that I could do it. You have inspired me in many ways. Your music is vary moving. I listen to it all the tine in school and home. And all I want to say is Thank You for every thing.
Brisa
Ceci Cresto
March 27, 2005
Rada-
I can never thank you enough for your beautiful music ! You have touched my children and inspired them to continue their dreams of playing the piano. We all believe in you ! Thank You!!!
Ceci
Dorothy Rybicki
March 27, 2005
Rada...
I always loved listening to you play the piano when we were younger but to have you in my home on a CD is just awesome. The music is so relaxing that I feel so at peace. I am so proud to have you as a friend! Your music has touched all of my friends who have listened to your CD's. Thank you.,...
Theresa Reiter
March 18, 2005
I love the way your music makes me feel. I listen to your music and daydream about good friends watching a beautiful sunset on a deck by a pool in San Diego. Your music is fabulous.
Gila Hartmann , Nuernberg , GERMANY
March 17, 2005
...dear Rada ,
how wonderful to sit on my computer and to see your foto and to listen to your music.It was very impressing to listen to you in Colorado and to "feel " your music.I can`t wait to come back to Colorado and to take some lessons.Thank you very much for your offer! See you in autum! hugs....Gila
JIM AND DEBBIE DEVAULT
March 16, 2005
HI RADA,
GREAT WEB SITE! WE WISH YOU ALL THE BEST! KEEP IN TOUCH!
LOVE,
DEBBIE, JIM AND MARY
Kathy Riordan
March 16, 2005
This is a beautiful picture---you, the piano and the view! I'm so proud of you! Keep making beautiful music!
Letty Robinson
March 16, 2005
Ms. Neal- You are a wonderfully talented pianist/composer! My family loves to listen to your CDs at the dinner table. They are hauntingly beautiful and so relaxing. We'll be waiting for your next CD!
gordon cantiello
March 16, 2005
Absolutely beautiful website! Well done and easy to get around. Good luck on your next CD!
Lynn Morris
March 16, 2005
Dear Rada:
Thank you, thank you, thank you for composing and recording the music for "A Beginning" and "Second Steps." I just love your work and I scream your praises to every classical music enthusiast. Please keep composing and recording, and please let me know each time a new CD is available for purchase. Thanks again . . . from a long-time fan!
Ljubinka Jandrich
March 15, 2005
I put on Rada's music to relax me and make me feel happy when I need to destress. She reminds me of a sister playing the piano in our living room...
Sasha Clines
March 14, 2005
Your music is beautiful and inspirational! I can't wait to hear it on a movie soundtrack one day....