" To work with Denise makes any musician aware of the necessity of obtaining the maximum using the minimum, by using with precision the conductor's gesture. The goal is to be understood with a technique that is extremely natural and very convincing. Without  doubt I recommend to any professional musician interested in the art of conducting to achieve it from the wise teaching of Denise Ham."

Eduardo Lopez Banzo, Conductor

"Denise Ham is a remarkably clear and constructive teacher of conducting. Her formidably attentive eye is coupled with a patience that makes lessons truly enjoyable."

Nicholas Kok, Conductor

"I take the freedom of writing to tell you how much I am enjoying your DVD.
The way you present one of the most subtle and complicated arts is efficient,
clear, straightforward, cheerful and simply very inspiring.
Thank you for such a great contribution to the pedagogics of conducting."
Patrick Ayrton - Tutor of thorough-bass, chamber music and improvisation,
Early Music Department, Royal Conservatory, The Hague

"Denise was truly an exceptional teacher that influenced my life in many ways.
With her I discovered a real and unique conducting technique that has been helpful through my entire career. She helped me grow as conductor and musician and I am deeply grateful to her for everything I learnt."
Octavio Mas-Arocas - Winner,
Thelma A. Robinson Conducting Award from Conductors Guild

“The work of Denise Ham is well known for its scope and magnitude.  She is a remarkable teacher for orchestral conductors and has a profound knowledge of the technique. She is an accomplished pedagogue, teaching with unique precision and clarity and she has a great artistic and musical gift. Her work encompasses rigorous control of  gesture through interpretation of the entire symphonic repertoire.” 
Laurence Equilby, conductor

“Speaking as a professional violist since 40 years, it is all too often true that the weakest link in the team of composer, conductor and ensemble is on the rostrum. Having had the good fortune early on of being trained by Leon Barzin in the National Orchestral Association (NOA) in New York, I learned the immense value of the “Singing Stick” technique of the Toscanini/Barzin method. 
Acquiring the essential skills to conduct is no easy task. Virtually everyone I spoke to advised me to go to Denise for instruction, and I feel very lucky to have found one of the world’s finest pedagogues. Her immense patience and her keen analysis of exactly what each pupil needs is very rare. I cannot say enough about the value of her teaching and my admiration for her abilities.”
Bruce Whitson,
Associate-principal-violist in the Philharmonic Orchestra of South Westphalia in Germany and Professor at the University of Siegen

“Having been somewhat sceptical about conducting “methods”, I became completely convinced by Denise Ham’s techniques during the Blackheath Course. As a direct result of the course I now find myself feeling confident and at ease in front of an orchestra and able to achieve the results I want quickly and effectively. Although it’s clear that Denise’s methods are born of a great deal of reflection and analysis, her teaching is always practical, and I came away from her sessions eager to try out some new techniques on the podium. More than that, I’ve found myself really enjoying conducting again, and re-discovering my love for the repertoire. Denise’s course does exactly what it says on the tin!”
Richard Smith, Director of Liturgical Music Courses, conductor of the Wantage Choral Society and the Froxfield Choir

"It was my intention just to dip into this DVD but it was so compelling that I found myself watching the whole thing. "The Craft of Conducting" is exactly that - a wealth of information clearly communicated, which will be invaluable to all who currently conduct or whose ambition is to guide and inspire those in orchestras, bands and choirs."

Clara Taylor, Chief Examiner, Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music

"An outstanding guide to conducting technique. These clear and comprehensive DVDs will be invaluable to anyone who is serious about acquiring the craft. There is no doubt that Denise Ham is one of the very finest teachers of conducting in Europe. Her teaching of technique is exemplary in every respect. What distinguishes her approach to technique is that she never allows her pupils to forget what it is for...the MUSIC! "
George Hurst