" There is no question that O.Y.I.E. Music Inc will be a strength to any school. Any music curriculum they can recommend to that school is invaluable. They did an exceptional job for Devereux School, above all their students. "

Timothy M. Evanson
Director of Educational Services
New Haven Youth & Family Services, Inc.

" O.Y.I.E. Music Inc. is very skilled in managing almost all the day-to-day operations of the classroom. They are also very creative in developing the classroom’s therapeutic milieu, a task not too simple considering all their students function at different academic, cognitive, and social skill levels. O.Y.I.E. Music’s programs are always student centered, and their passion to normalize their environment while at the same time teaching them basic life skills is exemplarily. "

Angel N. Bennecke, M.A.
Protective Service Worker
San Diego County

"O.Y.I.E. Music and our students have put on musical productions that amaze the entire audience, taking these students combining their newly learned talent and then to perform in front of an audience is an incredible task. Lamar is a multi talented inspirational person; his talents and skills take his students to places they had never dreamed possible. "

Barbara Carlson
High School Teacher
Keystone Mar-Vista N.P.S.


"Lamar is a take-charge person who is able to present creative ideas and communicate the benefits of these educational ideas. O.Y.I.E. Music Inc. has successfully developed several educational plans for our schools that have benefited students and staff alike, such as creating a music program from scratch, which consisted of a scholarship program where they took students to Los Angeles, Ca. for competitions. They were also, with limited amount of time, finances, and resources, were able to put together several seasonal musical programs, including a graduation ceremony. I highly recommend Lamar & O.Y.I.E. Music Inc for participation in your organization; they are self-starters and will make a great asset to your organization. "

Robert B. Mitchell Jr.
Vice Principal
UHS Schools

"I have been associated with O.Y.I.E. Music for over 5 years. I have seen this program turn kids and teenagers into some of the most respected and productive citizens in our school system. Seeing that most of the music programs have been removed from our schools, this program, O.Y.I.E. Music brings a sense of balance to these children's world. I myself have this music program in my preschool, Johnson Preschool Performing Arts Academy. O.Y.I.E. Music is an awesome program. It should be in all the schools.

- Laura Johnson
Director Johnson Preschool Performing Arts Academy

"I just want to say thank you. With out you being there when I really needed help I would not be me, and I would not be the mom that I am. You picked me up and gave me opportunities I never would have had. I’m so happy about the way O.Y.I.E. Music is going, and the CD, wow! I mean who would have thought that the day you brought me to the studio for an outing to have fun and record a song that Gabe, Ashley, Brian, Jacob, and I would actually now be on a CD that is helping out towards an awesome cause, even if it’s kind of embarrassing, LOL. I was what, 15 or 16 when we did that song “Changes”? I’m very glad that it’s gone so far and in such an awesome way I’m very proud of you Lamar, Yogi, Lauren, and the rest of the crew. Tell Lauren thank you, as well as Yogi. "

- Theresa S.

"You’re Awesome! You always made me laugh when I was really sad, especially when my daddy died. You talked to me and gave me confidence. When we were talking one day and you were asking me about music video director stuff, you gave me the confidence to stay in school and go to college when I was thinking of doing the opposite. I haven't seen you since I graduated. I wouldn't have graduated if it weren’t for you. "

- Krystal F.

" Mr. Lamar is the best teacher I’ve had in a long time. "

- Timothy H.

" Today I am a completely different person and though I still have some work to do, I am who I feel I am meant to be. I want to be that person who expresses those lyrics to make the world turn its head. To help even that one person know that they have at least one thing that they can hold on to that no one can take away from them. The one thing that people can really relate to, without fear of being let down. Not only to hear with their ears, but what’s still inside that hasn’t faded yet! "

- Jessica B.

"I may not be completely gifted with musical talent off the back, but I know that is part of the reason why O.Y.I.E. Music is here. There are so many things that interest me about music, and it influences me in my everyday life. I envision myself doing music as a career, thanks for the opportunity to learn and pursue music! "

- Karl T.

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