“I have hired Debra Williams to work as a choral director, vocal soloist in both classical and jazz contexts, piano accompanist for church services, and solo pianist for a piano lounge. In all cases, her professionalism, personality and prowess were top notch. I continue to request her talents whenever her schedule allows and wouldn't hesitate recommending anyone else to do the same.” - Eric Barnhart—House Pianist, The Westin Poinsett Hotel
“Debra is one of our favorite performers at Cascades Verdae! Her gifts as a pianist and a vocalist are incredible, but I can't really limit her to just entertainment, as she also offers Music Education to our residents in Assisted Living, Skilled Nursing, and Memory Care. Debra has taught us everything from the history of Irish/Celtic Folk songs to Elvis's humble roots in Gospel Music, and it's amazing to see our residents light up as she shares from both history and her heart. It's not too difficult to find performers to entertain, but to find ones that use their gifts to engage our elders, offer ongoing education and leave them humming on the way back to their rooms is invaluable! ” - Kelly Harris—Activity Director, Cascades Verdae
“It is with pleasure and admiration of Debra Williams that we write this testimonial. As residents of the Foothills Retirement Community in Easley, SC we were privileged to hear Debra play the piano and be able to listen to her beautiful voice during Wine and Cheese Events two times a month, schedule permitting. Also, Debra conducted our Foothills choir. She had choir practice sessions during the week, and then conducted the Foothills Choir during our Sunday evening Vesper services which added considerably to this ministry. Though we personally did not get to hear her, she also played the piano at our Memory and Assisted Living facilities here at Foothills. The resident's comments about enjoying Debra's playing and singing ability have all been very favorable and she is very missed. Our final comment about Debra, and we think we speak for the majority of residents, is that we would love to have her and her beautiful voice, her charming personality and piano playing ability back here at Foothills.” - Wes Koch
“Debra sang at my daughter's wedding - what an amazing vocalist! Debra is one of those rare individuals whose beautiful voice and musical talent is only surpassed by her kind, generous heart and spirit.” - Dixie Powell—Horticultural Society of Middle Tennessee at Cheekwood
“Debra's vocals are blissfully suited for jazz, and she displays an "old soul" in her unique interpretation of jazz classics.” - James P.
“I have about worn out your CD!! I LOVE the music!!! Some of my faves are on there... You are fantastic!!!” - Tammy F.
“Debra, we received your CD Friday and have been listening to it at work.....It is very soothing and reminds my wife and me of a Piano Bar where we listened for hours. *Very Relaxing* Great Job.” - Michael T.
“Sitting on the porch with Dave on saluda river listening to your CD. It's awesome Debra. My wife has it in the BOSE at home. She loves it as well. It's a hit!!!!” - Barry C.
“We found Debra when she moved into our neighborhood at a time when we were looking for voice lessons for our son, Blake. What a treasure we found! She recommended we do a combination of voice and piano lessons which Blake always looked forward to. His work with Debra paid off when he landed a role in his very first musical at the Children's Theatre! And his piano lessons gave him a great head start for middle school band!” - Colleen, Robby and Blake Hydrick