We have arranged the testimonials in order of date, so the most recent testimonial is at the top. Click on any link below to read the complete testimonial and view the original correspondence.
18 July 2012 Email from Jennifer in Aged Care at Cann River, Victoria, Australia .... I would just like to thank you for the wonderful music that you are providing to people through EvergreenMelodies. I received the CD's so promptly and we were not disappointed. I must also mention that it was a delight do business with you, as it is a rare find these days to find such well mannered, helpful and service with a smile attitude over the phone. My Adult Interest Group really enjoyed Remember that Song musical quiz, not only did they enjoy the beautiful music, it made them think, therefore stimulating their memory. I have also played it on our bus trip, and it got all the folk interested in naming that song, some who even thought it was a bit silly to begin with actually joined in at the end. It also kept a calmness on the bus while the music was playing, just a little observation I made. We will be ordering more of the material when the budget allows it. Thank you so very much for persevering with this interest of yours and getting this music out to the public. I will do all I can to promote it, as I mix with others in this field of work. ....
14 December 2011 Email received from Graeme in Coburg, Victoria, Australia .... they love the music they say it relaxes them takes them back to the old days .... (Graeme … Recreation Officer, Aged Care Housing Service Aged Care and Support Services, North West.)
05 December 2011 Email received from Deidre from and Aged Care Facility in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia .... I also play the John Sidney CD during an exercise class on Fridays, and some of the residents sing-a-long while exercising. A sight impaired lady, on hearing the music, began to dance when she was led into the seated exercise class last Friday, which inspired me to adapt some of the exercise moves to dance steps, and we had a great time with a lot of laughter, which is always good! ....
13 October 2011 Letter from Margaret in Mundubbera, Queensland, Australia .... These CDs were lovely all the residents just love them. Starting on the dance CD next week ....
18 August 2011 Letter from Helen, an aged care carer in Penrith, New South Wales, Australia .... Many Thank for absolutely beautiful music of John Sidney. We have a lot of music here but this music is so special the melody - fantastic - wish I had this 25 years ago ....
17 June 2011 Email from Kym, a care manager in Central Western NSW, Australia .... A few months ago, after referring your website to a couple of people, I won a free CD and chose Easy Listening Piano Vol 1. I am a Care Manager of an aged care facility in .... and my residents love this CD so I have decided to buy the whole set plus the whole set of Aged Care Musical Resources too ....
22 March 2011 Email from Sharon in Lewes, Delaware, USA .... I liked Robyn Warren's message about how alert the people became at mealtime when the CD is on .... So many people are so appreciative that you had the vision to record John playing his music so it could be preserved forever ....
15 March 2011 Email received from 'The Tapsations' in Lewes, Delaware, USA .... Sing A Long With John Sidney . We have used this CD prior to our shows for over 7 years and the response is always heartwarming. When that CD starts, many of the residents in the audience will actually stand up and begin to dance as well as sing the songs that they all can relate to so well. And that happy mood always carries over throughout our performances. ....
09 February 2011 Letter received from Beryl in Hobart, Tasmania, Australia .... having worked many years with the elderly, I am sure the seniors would really appreciate hearing all the old tunes being played so expertly, and sing-a-long as I do. ....
14 September 2010 letter from Shelly Scarlett, Chinchilla, Queensland, Australia .... the residents have enjoyed it very much, especially the high care residents. I have noticed them tapping along to music and it appears to calm them when they are distressed. Some staff have also commented on the benefit of it ....
05 July 2010 Email from Robyn Warren in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia .... if more aged care had these CDs we would have a lot more residents and that is what I work for ....
19 June 2010 Email from Robyn Warren in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia .... I have run my first class with my residents and I have never seen such a great reaction to a exercise class .... they love the music which I often put on during their meal times, I have residents talking to other residents at meal times that would just sit and eat their meal and leave the dining room. It is great to see them all enjoying them self ....
12 December 2009 Email from Rosalie in Chinchilla, Queensland, Australia .... I purchased the full set of CDs at a Diversional Therapy conference in Melbourne .... I played them at work and clients and visitors enjoyed them immensely ....
21 October 2005 Activity Director post by Julia, an aged care worker in the UK .... This music is so appropriate. I am totally amazed. I bought all your John Sidney CDs and the residents thoroughly enjoy them .... his music is a great resource, especially for our recreation and leisure programs ....
18 August 2005 Note from Dianne in Bankstown (Sydney), NSW, Australia .... the CD. It is a wonderful collection indeed & is being & will continue to be enjoyed by our group of "older folk" for a very long time ....
22 February 2005 Letter from Lorraine in Robinvale, Victoria, Australia .... The one CD I bought a couple of years ago has been played to death, and enjoyed very much ....
16 September 2004 Letter received from Marlene Charnock, Diversional Therapist, Macquarie Care Centre, Bathurst, NSW, Australia .... I myself feel that they are the best collection of music for those that I am caring for that I have come across....
10 May 2004 Letter received from Sister Rosemary, Diversional Therapist, Little Sisters of the Poor, Northcote, Victoria, Australia .... The set of twelve CD's is a valuable resource for any aged care facility and we have no hesitation in recommending them....
12 September 2003 Fax from Teena, Perth, Western Australia .... You handed me a copy of a CD with beautiful piano music on it and I've been playing it ever since. Every one loves it including me ....
22 August 2003 Letter from Peter in Perth, Western Australia .... John Sidney's very fine piano playing .... we will use these as background music (most appropriate) at some of our functions and no doubt there will be some singalong by our people ....
13 August 2003 Email received from Ruth Wilson, Diversional Therapist, Waminda Care Centre, Bentley, Western Australia .... the value of music such as this, in our recreation and leisure programmes, for the frail aged and those people with dementia in residential care and Day Centres is immeasurable ....
05 March 2003 Email received from Dorothy in Manatoba, Canada .... and my customers are enjoying your music as well. It is really funny that people with poor memories break out with the right words to the song that is playing. Your piano seems to make them and me happy ....
