Comments from students through the years, including many voice majors at Belmont University:
- I have learned more during 3 months with Mrs. Volker than years of vocal training. I think she understands my voice and background really well and has dedicated a genuine effort to help me grow and develop. I couldn't have received a better vocal instructor.
- Mrs. Volker is one professor I am very thankful for. She has always showed care for my health and well being. She has been a joy to have for the past year.
- Mrs. Volker is one of the best teachers I have ever had and is the best voice teacher I've ever had. She teaches in a way that is kind and accepting but firm in requiring more of us than we think we have. She consistently teaches and brings up students to be very good in an area of their voices that they didn't think they even had.
- Mrs. Volker knows her stuff. She's encouraging and genuine. Makes you feel comfortable and pushes you to do your best. She's firm when needed and supportive of all of her students. I enjoy her both as an instructor and a person. I look forward to seeing her every week. She's a great instructor.
- She's fantastic. Encouraging criticism... Pushes students to reach their potential. Celebrates with you in triumphant growth moments in the voice! So glad to study with her.
- Mrs. Volker is specific in her criticism yet uplifting through her constant encouragement. She challenges her students to see the beauty and validity of classical music while understanding that not all students have classical emphases. She is dedicated to making sure each of her students receive the instruction necessary for vocal and musical growth.
- Mrs. Volker is one of the best professors that I have ever worked with. She is so incredibly kind and encouraging. Her patience and confidence with me has helped me push through any difficulties.
- Mrs. Volker is the best classical voice teacher in this school. She makes her students feel so comfortable. She makes commercial majors actually LIKE singing classical music. We are such a close bonded studio. It has been an absolutely wonderful year. Not only do we love studying with her and being in such a close studio, I have seen so much growth in every single one of our voices this semester. i made huge breakthroughs and I couldn't have done with without Mrs.Volker.
- She is the best classical vocal teacher I've ever had. She automatically knows what you need to work on and she's really good at helping you fix your vocal problems.