"Valerie's warm and friendly demeanor made my daughter feel comfortable from her very first lesson.  Her energy and enthusiasm make the lessons enjoyable but at the same time Valerie ensures that my daughter is challenged, expecting her to put in the required  effort in practicing the piano.  When deciding the next piece, Valerie presents options and asks for my daughters opinion.  I believe that this practice give her ownership in her piano studies, keeping her engaged and interested."

"Valerie is a caring, patient and knowledgeable teacher. She inspired me as well as many of my friends.  As a parent I now am instilling a love of music in my own child that was nurtured during my lessons with Valerie."

"Thank you so much for playing the recital.  The students all commented on your talent. Thank you for following them so beautifully."

"I have had the opportunity to work with many fine accompanists, but I can say, without reservation, that none has been as capable, talented and professional as Valerie Becker. I only wish I could attach to this recommendation a recording of Valerie at the keyboard.  At our open rehearsals each season, Val sight-reads through even the most complex choral score, as if she had been rehearsing it for weeks. Her exceptional keyboard skills often elicit gasps and even applause from the chorus. Not a semester goes by that I don’t hear chorus members talking among themselves about Val’s incredible talent and how lucky we are to have her. More than once during rehearsal, after Val has just played a particularly difficult movement, someone has leaned over and whispered, She is amazing!” 

"She can literally play anything.  She is a sensitive accompanist and if I could choose anyone to accompany me it would be Valerie."

"The breadth and depth of Valerie's abilities is outstanding."

"As a pianist, there is no one finer.  She is at the top of her field.  Prominent musicians and students all over Boston seek her out for her outstanding teaching, playing and sight-reading as well as for her expansive knowledge of the classical literature for virtually every instrument."

"Your artistry and flexibility are so appreciated and we hope that you will continue to be a part of our program for many years to come."

"You care so much for us.  We are constantly learning and growing as an ensemble."

"She inspires her singers with both heart and technical accuracy.    Whether working with inexperienced singers or those who have been on singing for years, Valerie is able to get her singers to trust their voices, to support one another on stage, and most of all, to love the music and convey that love to the audience."

"Valerie was truly a charismatic ambassador of choral professionalism.  The  success of our world premiere would not have occurred without the musical vision, dedication and artistry of Valerie J. Becker. I write these lines in deep gratitude for all that she has done for me and my music - a composer can ask for no more. It has been an honor working with Valerie Becker- you are blessed to have her person and artistry serving your program."