Student Letters
The following are letters that Ms. Zakarian Rutstein has received over the years from her students:
“Dear Mrs. Rutstein,
My first semester here in Oberlin was very exciting for me, and my experience studying in your class was really amazing.”
“Dear Professor:
I listen to your music all of the time. This is a new world. Thank you very much.
My embrace,”
“Dear Mrs. Rutstein,
Very few teachers possess both artistry and technique and can teach both of them to the kids the way you do.”
“Thank you for helping us out throughout the year, both in MD and Oberlin. You’ve always been and always will be an inspiration to us all!”
“Sedmara,
It was very beautiful, as always. Thank you for all your teaching!”
“Dear Mrs. Rutstein,
I just wanted to tell you how much I thank you for your love regardless of how much I have struggled with myself.
I so wanted to tell you for so long how much you were in my thoughts and how hard it was to call you and say hi.
You may not know how much you have inspired me all these years since I have met you in Italy. I also want you to know that you will always be in my thoughts and prayers. You are not just a but also great teacher my life long inspiration. Thank you so much for your love!! Words cannot express how much I love you and respect you!”
“Dear Sedmara,
I just want to say thank you for all that I have learned from you since September. You have inspired me as I have never been before and I am looking forward to next semester and in fact, the next several years studying with you. Thank you for your patience.
I wish you and your family a safe and happy holiday season.”
“I think of you so often and with so much appreciation. You are the best teacher I have had in all these years and that is the truth.
My performance of ‘Apassionata’ on November 30th went very well.
I will be in touch after the holidays.”
“A merry Christmas and a happy New Year to you and your family.
My friends and I all miss you. We love you, love your wonderful music, hope to see you again in Shanghai.
Thanks a lot for what you did for our students and teachers. We have learnt a lot from you. Thanks for your kindness.
My warm regards to your husband and daughter. Hope you are all in good health and happy!”