Responses & Recommendations

Recommendations

“This young woman is an exceptional person. Not only did she write well, but she was always prepared for class. Her observations and contributions to class were always perceptive, often wry and humorous, and always dead on. She did not parrot the teacher or recycle criticism she had read– she offered original insights and asked penetrating questions.

Her final paper was so good, so imaginative, that I did something I have done maybe three or four times in a 40 year teaching career– I called her to congratulate her on her work.

Deena has a good sense of humor and a good sense for how the work works. [She] can flourish in any position that challenges her and trusts her to devlop her abilities, ot find her voice.”

Joseph Kruppa, Professor at The University of Texas.
I took a an upper-division American Literature course with him.

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“I was impressed by Ms. Hyatt’s enthusiasm to help with the workload, her eagerness to learn and her creativity in each design job I had assigned to her. Dedicated to her work and the job at hand, she proved to be a quick learner and a true creative, efficiently producing quality design work. She was very easy to work with, and it was a pleasure to have her as part of our team.”

Jennifer Margiotta, Art Director at Auto Exec Magazine.
I did graphic design under her.

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“As a writer, Ms. Hyatt is exceptional… Her use of language is understated but powerful. She possess a keen awareness of poignancy, and her treatment of the human experience - whether tragic or not - averts sentimentality…

As a scholar, Ms.Hyatt demonstrates a breadth of knowledge and a strong grasp of criticism. She comments on the writing of her peers with care and thoughtfulness, and she explains her commentary with clarity, focus, and often humor…

As a human being, which may ultimately be the most crucial category, Mrs.Hyatt is honest, kind, and takes genuine delight in learning and writing. She is a pleasant person, intelligent, and generous. She is socially aware and gets along with people of diverse cultures, types, and ages.”

Hayan Charara, visiting Professor of Poetry at The University of Texas, and author of “The Sadness of Others” and “The Alchemists Diary.”

I took a poetry workshop with him.

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Responses

~ “You’re like a re-born 60s performance artist. I like the rhythm, the whistling, the way you use your vocal chords.” - Jeanne Stern

~ “That is great!!!!! You are quite the performer! I really liked variety of things played…but still all showed off your distinct style. I LOVED the unchained melody cheer/deconstruction. Very nice vocal prowess (and harmonies) …and electronics too! nice work.” -Brent Fariss

~ “I dig the shit out of this! I’m especially fond of the deconstruction of unchained melody….” -Christoperh Petkus

~ “I’d like to also talk about your music. One of the things I think make for great art is the seamless combination of what’s obscure and what’s familiar. I think you blend those two things beautifully in your music, with your re-appropriation of old songs sung over ambient dissonance. You have such control and discipline and feeling when you sing, and I think it’s your forte as an artist.” -Timothy Sanders

~ “I’m really into the theatricality, you’re on to something. We need more of this, and more songs deconstructed into cheers. -Jason Yergeau

~ “The conceptual vocal pop & elemental noise band fronted by Deena Hyatt debuted… closing the show with a minimalist set inspired by - and covering - old pop standards. Hyatt has the pipes for it… The visual as well as aural aspects of the show, from the Liddell sisters reading to the 45 record scratching by band mate Sam Gary, added a conceptual and performance art aspect usually void in live music shows.” -DIY Revolution