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What are people saying about Ragamuffin Music???

(All comments published with the prior permission of the author)

Dear Jackie,

I wanted to thank you for hosting Louis Robinson's songwriting workshop.   It was fantastic!

I have been feeling very limited and stuck with songwriting for quite some time.  I'm still somewhat new to the process(es).  Some other songrwriting meetings (not affiliated with Ragamuffin) have left me feeling boxed in.

Hearing Louis speak was great!  I took away so much and wrote a song the next day (of which I hope to perform at Ragamuffin)!  His approach and thoughts inspired me and freed me up tremendously.  There are so many things I learned.  Thank you and him a million times over!!!

Sincerely,
Jeanne
August 2009
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If you haven't had the opportunity to walk through their doors, Ragamuffin Music Hall is the greatest "kept secret" in Roswell!  My son, Clark, started voice lessons there soon after they opened their doors.  Within a matter of weeks, Jackie Whitaker (owner) had given him the confidence to stand on stage before a room full of people and sing his heart out!  Three years later, he's more passionate about singing than ever before.  Ragamuffin was where it all started.

Jackie Whitaker has a magical way of making each and every student feel as if any dream they have is attainable.  It takes a person with unbelievable patience and passion to be able to work with children.  Jackie has been blessed with that gift.  Whether you go to Ragamuffin to play at an Open Mic, take a guitar or voice lesson, listen to a concert, or get a scoop of ice cream.......you walk away feeling like you just left your best friends living room!!!

Maureen King
August 2009
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Jackie,

Zak is writing down lyrics and he is SINGING them to the song that he’s writing!  I encouraged him to write down the chords as well (so far just the B, A, G…).
You are such a great influence on him! He is playing gently on his strings and is practicing all the time! Thanks for being such a kind amd nurturing and motivating influence in his life! It takes a village, you know…

Mary
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"I live about 5 miles south of Ragamuffin in Sandy Springs, and it's so convenient to me to have a venue so close to home to come up to play or watch shows and open mics. I also really love what Ragamuffin is all about, which to me is sharing music and being an outlet for listeners and artists seeking creative expression. The slogan 'Everbody has a song!" is not just their for show; Jackie and Mark and everyone involved at Ragamuffin really love music and wants it to be accesible to everyone. This attitude toward music is why, when I decided to finally get up and take voice lessons, I honestly could not think of a place that would be more creatively nuturing than Ragamuffin. I look forward to spending even more time up there in the future!"

Josh
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Thank you so much for letting me play last night. I couldn't have been more nervous, so having a venue full of such warm and accomodating folks really meant a lot. I would love to do it again with some new songs. Between an upcoming vacation and work, I can't always stop by on Thursdays, but given the quality of talent that you attract, I will be back every chance I can. Ragamuffin Music is an outstanding contribution to the community of musicians and songwriters in North Atlanta. I couldn't close my eyes and dream of a happier place.

Thanks again, Russ Stanziale

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Oh m’gosh.. thank you so much, Jackie. I had a blast. I absolutely LOVE the place… you got a good thing going there… and Lucy… well, she’s a perfect mascot… that little Raggamuffin she… LOL. I will most definitely come back. folk goddess... the cultural part of the evening

shari g. moss
www.cdbaby.com/cd/folkgoddess
www.myspace.com/folkgoddess
www.iacmusic.com/folkgoddess

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From: Mr. George P. Hergen
To: jackie@ragamuffinmusic.com
Subject: Ragamuffin

Jackie, thanks for the opportunity to play last night. I was very taken by your environment. When I said "this reminds me of Greenwich Village", a place I know well, I meant it. I know most of the other performers from around town, the talent was excellent. You've done a nice thing. I intend to continue to support it and I wish you much success.

"Captain George" Hergen
Mr. George P. Hergen

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From: Liz Brown
Sent: Monday, January 29, 2007 9:57 AM
To: Jackie Whitaker
Subject: Thank you from the bottom of my heart

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