Theodore Madsen

I will always be grateful to Ted for sticking with me as a friend and mentor during my life transitions. He was an extraordinary talent and a fun loving person to be around. There will never be anyone like him again. I'm lucky to have known him.

Ted was the best violin teacher I ever had! He was always teaching me as we travelled all over the south with symphony gigs, recording studios, opera and musicals. Ted instilled in me the obligation I had to pass on what I had learned to my own students, as he had done with Stuart Canin. I faithfully and doggedly taught my own students "the method" during my career and consider Ted the reason so many of my students went on to have symphonic careers. Working with him in California extended...

May you rest in peace, dear Mr. Madsen. Your teaching was pivotal in my musical development (I´ll never forget spending an hour and a half on two measures of a piece - best lesson ever!). You will be missed by so many!

Love and miss you grandpa. You were the best role model and I miss your big hugs dearly. So grateful for the many years we had with you.

Very glad 2 be a small part of your life and the joy you and Susie brought 2 us. I remember singing a song 2u as Susie was pikn u up at the VFW..."Nah..Nah...Nah..Nah...Nah...Nah....Heh, Heh,..Good-Bye... Luv and miss ya my friend! Guess God just needed a "Few Good Men" this year to guard the gates. SEMPER FI

You don't know how much you miss someone until they are gone. Although I had not seen him for years. The time I spent with him as a child and young man stand out to me like it was yesterday. He was a great man and I love him and miss him greatly.