• "The rippling rhythms and harmonies of the guitar are complimented by the gorgeous sound of the singing cello line. The result is soothing, auditory pleasure. Bravi." ~ Laszlo Varga, former Principal Cellist, New York Philharmonic

• "Lovely work on your CD!...Congratulations on some great music" Muriel Anderson -- National fingerpicking champion guitarist and world renound performer.

• "Touch The Strings is one of those rare CD projects where everyone working in the building kept wandering into the mastering room much more frequently than normal -- everyone eventually asked me for a copy of this record -- and that has never happened before. Mark and Erika have created something unique and beautiful here -- this is the kind of timeless music that will last for decades in people's CD collections well after the 'flavors of the day' have come and gone."   John La Grou, President - Millennia Media, Inc.  Mastering engineer for many National Public Radio projects; recording engineer for Yo Yo Ma, Christopher Parkening, Pepe Romero, and many more; maker of Millennia audio equipment.

• "...Wow!!!  Beautiful music...the pairing of the guitar and cello is brilliant!!"

  -- Fletch Wiley (Grammy nominated musician and producer)

• "Mood setting and mind altering... The sounds of "Touch the Strings" brings calm at the end of the day and encouragement to the weary soul, and at times will make you want to dance!  Erika and Mark have a true musical gift that is highlighted in this premiere work that offers a little bit of everything."  ~Melanie Smith, USA Radio Network"

• ... stunning work -- brilliantly performed and beautifully recorded... the synergy between you as players is astonishing." ~ A listener