"My name is Grace-Ellen Rison and I've been Micah's voice student for a year now. I have found my experience with her so joyful and productive, that after the school year ended, I decided to continue lessons with her over the summer. She approaches her lessons with a radical joy and passion that is rare. When I was cast as Violet in Violet, she helped me build the stamina & skills for the role. She was intentional about helping me build a routine specific to that role and because of her and the techniques she taught me, I was able to maintain my vocal health throughout the entire production. In addition to the voice science aspects (that Micah can miraculously explain to anyone), Micah is also adept at helping singers uncover the mental blocks that come with the art form. There were many times in our lessons when I thought myself incapable of something, and Micah called me out for it being all in my head. In the past I have found it difficult to differentiate my own fears from my actual physical limitations. Micah's ability to help me identify the difference has been invaluable in my vocal journey. I can't recommend her enough."

- Grace-Ellen Rison, WCU MT '26

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"My name is Cohen Messer, and I have had the pleasure of having Micah Patt as my music theory teacher during my second semester in college. She has made theory not only enjoyable to learn, but also easy to learn. Well... as easy as music theory could be that is. She has a great attitude towards the content she teaches and towards her students, and I know she makes us all feel comfortable to ask questions and have a good time while learning. She really cares about her students and doesn’t let anyone fall behind. As soon as someone is struggling, she takes the time necessary to help them better understand the material rather than continuing and leaving a few students behind. I am really going to miss having her as an instructor, but I also can’t wait to see where else she will thrive and the communities she will impact!"

- Cohen Messer, WCU MT '28

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"Micah cares so deeply about making sure that her students are on the same page as her, in their own individual ways, so that they can continue growth. In a space where the material is subjective and changes from individual to individual, it is essential to build connection with the students. Micah has never failed to check in on how I am doing, both in and out of the classroom, so I can continue growing. Her commitment to providing us with any resource we need to succeed is astounding."

- THEA 406 Applied Voice student (undergraduate)

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"Ms. Patt makes me feel seen, heard, known, valued, and loved in a way that the school often fails to."

- HS Student (16)

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"Micah is very patient and takes the time to make sure each student is feeling confident in what they are singing. She gives individual feedback and always gives tangible points to help us improve. She also always gives us positive feedback which is nice to hear as beginners."​

-AMC 110 Voice for Beginners (undergraduate) 

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