"Jillian is a consummate professional who is skilled at coaching not only players of plucked instruments but also teaching groups in period performance practice. "

"Jillian Risigari-Gai is among those outstanding artists, performers, thinkers, organizers, and musicians who are also great communicators, kind, and respectful human beings. Jillian is a PhD student at UCLA. She organized a wonderful recital for the UCLA's Faculty Women's Club in October of 2025. She was punctual, coordinated the entire performance with her colleagues from the Ethnomusicology Department (UCLA School of Music), and curated that performance. She is a good speaker, narrator, and writer. I highly endorse Jillian Risigari-Gai.
Zorana Ercegovac, PhD.
UCLA FWC VP Programs 2025-2026"

"Jillian is an extremely organized person with meticulous attention to detail, commitment to excellence, and is an overall fantastic human being. "

"Jillian has been a huge asset to our ensemble, offering extra help and expertise throughout the week!"

"Jillian is professional, easy to work with, and very personable. Highly recommend!"

"Jillian is a delight to work with and somebody who I highly recommend. She brings a smile and her positive energy to every work commitment she has, and has been incredible innovative in developing her own nonprofit and helping run it. "

"Jillian is a wonderful collaborator, a good communicator, and a kind person!"

"Jillian is dedicated and professional. She puts her all into everything she does."

"Jillian is not just an incredible musician and talented educator, but also incredibly professional in all her work. "