Here's What Previous Participants Are Saying About Marvin's Clinics and Workshops:

"My students have been inspired as never before. The time you spent with them are moments they will never forget." Dr. Kevin E. Eisensmith, Director of Jazz Ensembles, Indiana University of Pennsylvania.

"Thank you for sharing your artistry with us. It has been nothing but raves from students, parents, faculty and administrators who attended the concert. Your willingness to work with young musicians and offer both musical and verbal inspiration is a joy to behold." Tom Beckwith, Director of Bands, Warren Township High School, Gurnee, IL 

"What an inspirational week you provided for the students and faculty at Illinois State University. I have heard nothing but absolutely raving comments from all those involved, including the directors of the hosting schools we visited. Your musical integrity sets a high mark on the standard scale." Dr. Steve Steele, Director of Bands, Illinois State University, Normal, IL 

"Your attitude toward education and your work ethic are both very admirable; the kids that get to rub shoulders with you are indeed lucky." Nick Rail, Owner, Nick Rail Music, Santa Barbara, CA 

"In the 20 some years I have been here, no clinician has ever generated the true good feelings about being a musician in general and a jazz musician in particular. Your blend of practical experience and high idealism was really an inspiration to all of us." Gary Langford, Director, University. of Florida, Gainesville, FL 

"The high quality of your performance at the concert Friday evening seemed to push the band to their very finest. I was certainly happy to have invited you to be our featured soloist this year, and I was proud of the entire concert." Douglas R. Cook, Jazz Ensemble Director, Dickinson College, Carlisle, PA 

"Not only was it great to have the opportunity for the Purdue Band to perform with you, it was both educational and inspirational for us and the many young musicians who attended the festival." Lisa Fleming May, Director, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN 

"There are a lot of great players out there, but what keeps Marvin a notch above the rest is not only his ability to communicate to the student musician, but the articulate manner in which he addresses himself. Here is an artist who doesn't have to be in this field, but chooses to be. It shows."  Jim Widener, Jim Widener Camps,  Jefferson City, MO 

"You may not realize the lives you touched....the inspiration you instilled....the difference you made....all in an hour's time. But you did! Be assured that a definite impression was made, as I continue to receive glowing comments and positive feedback from music and classroom teachers, administrators, students and music merchants alike." Jacqueline Paquette, Vice President, California Music Educators Association 

"I would urge anyone who has a chance to hear Mr. Stamm play to definitely do so, but ,if you can hear him in a clinic situation, he is a no-nonsense, inspiring speaker whose sentiment you won't soon forget." Matt Woodward, Trumpet Teacher, Denton ,Texas 

"Thanks again for the time you spent with us here in Cheney. I know that your warmth as a person and playing made a very positive impact on our students. Please keep doing the great things that you do with music education." Dr. Nat Wickham, Jazz Ensemble Director, East Washington University, Cheney, WA 

"Wow, what a fantastic time we had with you.! The difference you made in my students cannot be overstated. They are totally different musicians after being exposed to you." John Thomas, Jazz Ensemble Director, University.of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA 

"Your performances along with the insight you gave the students was excellent. They are still feeling good about the whole event; you had a big impact on them." Jeff Rupert, Jazz Ensemble Director, University of Central Florida, Orlando, FL 

"...I could not have imagined a finer person both personally and musically to have featured than yourself. Your impact on the students was positive and is still being felt as evidenced by the numerous phone calls I have received." David Spencer, Professor of Trumpet, University of Memphis, Memphis, TN