Joel David Pressman

A profound influence in my life, I remember Mr. Pressman constantly...

It is impossible 10 years have happened since you left the planet. Your shoes are in my car. I miss you everyday. I love you. I loved you before I could process what was happening to you - and between us. I love you now. Please do visit me if you can. Leslie

My deepest condolences to Joel's children, the rest of his family, and the extraordinary community that he built -- and that now grieves him.

One of my most enduring images from elementary school is of Joel and Joanna Hall (later Gleason), outside the auditorium at Beverly Vista. A period had ended, the bell had rung, and most of us were there in the hallway, scattering to whatever was next; class, lunch, recess... In the midst of it all, were Joanna and Joel: half-walking,...

Joel was an extraordinarily charismatic person, musician and teacher. He was passionate about his students and his craft. He inspired excellence. And he was very funny. He will be missed every day.

Joel will always be a part of Beverly Hills.
His influence and example will be what others follow in the years to come.

George Vreeland Hill

Joel was someone who taught many life lessons that will resonate in our hearts forever,He was the "Auteur" man of the Performing Arts. We will miss him and think of you Joel for the rest of our lives.Thank you for tap dancing your way into our hearts.RIP Joel. Amen xoxoxo Laurie Ackerman and Carly Ackerman-Canning

Next stop - a choir of angels. Heaven is in store for some beautiful music! God bless you, Joel!

Mr. Pressman was a wonderful teacher and person. He taught our son for four incredible years: taught him about music, about hard work, about dedication, about caring, about standing up for one's beliefs, about giving back, about paying it forward, about doing what's right and much more. Thank you Mr. Pressman for all that you did for our son, our family and for all the other sons, daughters, families and friends whose lives you brightened. You were the true definition of a mensch. Our...

He is irreplaceable as a music and choir director. He had a profound influence on my music and vocal training. To date, I still use the physical techniques he taught, for improved vocal performance.