Artist Testimonials

JAY SEMKOJay Semko, singer-songwriter
8 Juno nominations with The Northern Pikes
2 Gemini nominations for Due South music
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada

“I was knocked out by her workshop!! Brenda’s communication skills and knowledge of stagecraft and performing were amazing…”

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Lennon LeppertLennon Leppert, singer-songwriter
Los Angeles, California, USA

“The few days that we spent working on my act will stay with me for the rest of my career. Thank you so much!”

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nexstage coaching - T CullerT Culler, singer-songwriter
IndieHeaven Momentum Award Nominee
Charleston, South Carolina, USA

“I was so thankful to find Brenda Baker just when I needed her… [She] came through brilliantly, with an answer for every question… I highly recommend her! ”

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nexstage coaching - Carrie Catherine

Carrie Catherine, singer-songwriter
Kerrville Folk Festival New Folk Winner
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada

“Brenda was instrumental in helping me to create an effective set list, use techniques to highlight the best features of each song and experiment with new technologies…I was challenged to try new strategies to connect with my audience and worked outside my comfort zone with great results.”

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Kim Fontaine, singer-songwriter
SXSW Showcase Performer 2008 & 09
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada

“Brenda was reassuring and gave me the confidence I needed to relax and feel comfortable on stage while still being myself.”

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Amy Nelson, singer-songwriter
Finalist, “The Next Big Thing” Saskatchewan
Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada

“Brenda’s coaching made a big difference in the developmental stage of my career!”

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Sylvia Chave, songwriter/children’s entertainer
Prairie Music Award Nominee
Western Canadian Music Award Nominee
Delisle, Saskatchewan, Canada

“Having Brenda… cap the songwriting seminar with a coaching session was perfect. From seasoned performers to beginners, everyone had something to learn about their performance.”

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nexstage coaching - Just Kiddin

Garth Noseworthy, songwriter/kid’s entertainer
Just Kiddin’
Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada

“Not only was your workshop well done and extremely informative, but it hit directly home for the type of show that Just Kiddin’ performs. It reinforced the basic notion that people are not just at a performance to hear the music but are there to be entertained visually and emotionally.”

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nexstage coaching - Quickshift
Barb Sopotyk, songwriter/manager
Quickshift
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada

“We generally are satisfied when we take a workshop and walk away with one thing that is helpful. Brenda far exceeded this expectation and has left the band members, both individually and collectively, with very specific knowledge, including what we need to do, what not to do…”

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nexstage coaching - Sarah OstafieSarah Ostafie, singer-songwriter
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada

“I had the good fortune of participating in a series of performance coaching sessions facilitated by Brenda Baker. I found the sessions to be very informative and have already used a lot of what Brenda shared with me.”

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