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mel bernstine
October 23, 2024
Just read this. All my condolences to family. I was at University with David and took piano lessons from Lisa. I remember everytime I left my piano lesson, I kicked my feet in happiness. The two hours were always stimulating, interesting fun. Lisa taught me how to listen to music.
Karen Kramer
September 5, 2024
We are very sorry and saddened to learn of Lisa's passing. May her memory be a blessing.
Sincerely,
Alumni and Friends of LaGuardia High School
Dat Huynh
January 3, 2024
It is only recently that I learned about Mrs. Grad's passing (Jan 2024). Mrs. Grad was an inspiration to my brother and me throughout our high school years. My piano lessons with her were never just about playing the piano. It was a lesson in how to incorporate the arts, science and everyday life into making music. I still like to improvise music 30+ years later all due to her theory classes. She truly made an impact.
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Jaap Simons
December 12, 2023
it's only now (December2023) that I learned of the death of my beloved
teacher Lisa. I got to know Lisa and her husband Frank in the seventies
through a mutual friend Trudi. I owe a lot to the Grads.
Sadly enough communicating with Lisa the past few years became harder and harder.
My belated condolences to Cathy and her family and the David's children
Bryan Pasian
August 30, 2023
She was a great music teacher, and an amazing human being. She always put a tremendous amount of care into her lessons, and her students. I will never forget all she has taught me. My condolences to the rest of her surviving family. May she rest in peace.
Deborah McWilliams
April 29, 2023
My condolences to Catharine and family. R.I.P. Ms Grad, I will always remember your words of wisdom and conversations about Piano lessons for my son.
Michal Prywes
March 2, 2023
Mrs. Grad changed the trajectory of my life. I would not be a musician, songwriter or teacher today without her. She was a mentor, a holistic teacher who incorporated so many disciplines into her teaching philosophy, and a true artist. I´ll never forget her.
Alex Peh
March 1, 2023
Mrs. Grad is the musician and person I am today. She inspired me to make shapes, to feel my alignment, to explore sound and body. The greatest teacher ever I´ve ever had.
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