“Dear Ms. Tami Tyree,
Hope you remember us. We’re the girls from Italy. We were in your workshop at The Riverside Church in that fabulous day. It was for us an amazing experience. To spend time with you, great singer, and learn so many things about Gospel music. We study singing in the Italian Conservatory…”

“Really thank you! Hope to see you again!”

Cecilia Foti
Agnese Carrubba

“I had the pleasure of attending Tami Tyree’s workshop, The History and Performance of Gospel Music at The Riverside Church. It was informative, enlightening, and highly inspirational. The room was filled with insightful questions, thoughtful comments, and joyful sounds. It was a blessing to be there!”

Reverend Freeman Palmer

“She brings the song to life in a way that raises the roof and your spirit. Tami doesn’t just sing the song, after she is done, you have lived it.”

Nedra Olds Neal
Director, The Riverside Church Inspirational Choir

“ I would love to continue and sing in this class. I have discovered the passion for singing.”

Julia Bell, P.S. I.S. 155, Brooklyn, NY

“Ms. Tyree,
The thing I learned the most, is that singing is COMMUNICATION, not just music. That the slaves were able to survive with their songs. And you are a great teacher!”

Tanasia Young, P.S. I.S. 155, Brooklyn, NY

“Thank you so much for your workshop. You encouraged me to learn and expand my knowledge about music and the passion that musicians have.”

Barbara Kaplan

“Tami, please know that your powerful and lyrical voice is a form of ministry. Yesterday I thanked God for your gift.” “…She’s an amazing jazz singer…and scholar of traditional African-American musical innovations.”

Luvon Roberson
Communications Executive

“The Black History Gospel workshop was so much more than expected. Jam-packed with valuable historical data and soul-stirring energy, the workshop also included a wide array of musical examples that spanned decades in the history of Gospel music. The instructor’s enthusiasm kept everyone involved and constantly wanting more.”

Debra Bracey-Brown

“It was absolutely captivating to watch Tami Tyree draw deep from the well of black spirituality, faith, hope, and love for the music. It was a spiritual encounter that left us all amazed at the voice, talent, and robust theological underpinning of Ms. Tyree’s knowledge of the African-American spirituals.”

The Reverend J. Lee Hill, Jr.
Minister for Children, Youth, and Young Adults
The Riverside Church in the City of New York

“She was such a blessing to our summer camp this year. At the end of the summer, both parents and kids were amazed at how much they’d learned and could sing. What a ’singing sensation!’”

Rosendo Baizar
Director, Summer Youth Program
Our Lady of Good Council Church &
St. John the Baptist Church
Brooklyn, New York