Testimonials

Andrea (Teacher)
Virginia
My kids are very much into your music and CD.  In fact, a group of girls are dancing to the Noun song for our talent show next week!
Thank you!

Nancy (Teacher)
Michigan
Thanks for being a teacher in our school district.

Sherrill J. (Teacher)
Colorado
I just got a peek at your video… It will be great to have this playing as a surprise for my students!

Cameron W. (Grandmother)
Alabama
I saw the video and knew that it was a must have for my granddaughter in Alabama, she is going into the 3rd grade in August

Deborah L. (Parent)
Michigan
My kids can’t wait to get the CD and play it.

Warren B. (Teacher)
Arizona
Can’t wait to try out your DVD in my 5th grade classroom.

Heather S. (Teacher)
Michigan
I am So excited to get this.  I took a couple of classes with you, Mr. Duey, at Eastern!  Way to go!

Ann B. (Teacher)
North Carolina
Like your cd. Hope it works and sticks in my 7th and 8th grade special ed. students’ minds.  Thanks!

David G. (Teacher)
California
You are an inspiration to all of us teachers. Thanks to you I am pumped for the new year!

Sherry M. (Teacher)
Tennesee
Your reasonably priced CD and free shipping make it hard not to purchase! I plan on showing this to all my co-workers. Keep up the good work!

Charese B. (Parent)
North Carolina
Thank you so much! I am a wife and mom of a precious 12 yr. old boy who loves rap music. I beleive we will both learn and enjoy this CD!

Karen M. (Professor/Teacher)
Michigan
I’m really excited about your recordings.  I heard your interview on WDET and rushed home to order your CD. Now as a college instructor, I try to impress on future teachers to appeal to all the senses when you teach.  Your recordings are a great learning tool.  Thank you.

Beth F. (Parent)
Michigan
Heard you on WDET – EXCELLENT!  Exactly what I’ve been looking for for my son.

David M. (Teacher)
North Carolina
I teach seventh grade science and we are preparing for the North Carolina End of Grade Tests. I think these will be a good way to review for the upcoming tests.

Jennifer R. (Teacher)
Illinois
Please ship ASAP.  We’re using this as a raffled item in my class.  My kids LOVE Mr. Duey, and we can’t wait to get the C.D.  Thanks bunches!

Anitra L. (Teacher)
New York
I can’t wait to get this CD for my classroom.

Eva D. (Teacher)
Washington
I’d love to share this with my 5th graders. Thanks!

Candace K. (Teacher)
California
Seeing some teachers making cd’s and videos for classroom is good, seeing many of the established videos, etc. for schools are pretty lame.  thanks

Kathleen S. (Fan)
Florida
You are AWESOME!

Howard Hertz (Entertainment Attorney)
Michigan
Anytime you can combine education with entertainment so that students want to learn, it’s a winning formula. Mr. Duey’s project has nailed it.

Vlado Meller (Sound Engineer, Grammy Winner)
New York
It is nice to see a kids educational CD which is cool and hip to listen to and at the same time have a learning experience while he or she are tapping their feet. It is one of the best learning/entertaining CD’s out there.It was my pleasure to work with you guys. Best regards.

Jay Yasso (Attorney)
Michigan
DJ Duey brings learning and fun to the classroom by combining hip hop and rap with basic educational tools that kids need for success. Kids are finally sitting up and learning in Mr. Duey’s class. Class Dis-missed is a major success. Students will never learn the same way again.

Dr. Beth Johnson (Professor)
Michigan
My name is Dr. Elizabeth Johnson and I am a professor in Teacher Education at Eastern Michigan University as well as an educator for 35 years.  I prepare teachers and administrators for K-12 schools as well as provide dynamic professional development to educators across our great country. This is a rare and unique opportunity to transform education and the lives of children and their families for an eternity. This goes well beyond “simple marketing”; rather, the product (Mr. Duey’s CD and website) can become the single most dynamic intervention strategy to reach our nation’s struggling youth. Teachers from all over the US representing diverse culture, ethnicity, and social economic status testify to me that Mr. Duey’s music has profoundly increased academic achievement as well as greatly decreased discipline problems. Why . . . Rap “Mr. Duey” style meets both the emotional and academic needs and teaches to the hearts and minds of our youth. Here’s the equation: Mr. Duey + Teacher Willingness = Student Success. I stand in awe at how life- changing this is and how the methodologies that Kathy and I utilize within our workshops for educators (inclusive of DJ’s music) have greatly increased test scores and lessened discipline issue. Gentlemen, let us not lose sight as to the power and potential of reaching students through Hip and Pop Culture. Congrats to Andrew and DJ for acting not on impulse, but one integrity.

Chris and Heidi (Fans)
New York
Mr. Duey,
We met Friday night at the heartland cafe off Times Square, and I must say, I was skeptical at first about “educational rap”. But lo and behold, we listened to your demo the next day, and were blown away. Not only are you a cool person, but a talented rapper as well. It amazed us that your lyrics can be both intelligible AND intelligent; the polar opposite of todays overrated “rap” music. Like you said, there’s only so much “booty and bling” to go around. Your music is like gangster rap for kids like me that grew up watching discovery channel. Although I’m well-versed in your subject matter (I actually paid attention in middle school), I still find it supremely enjoyable to listen to. Plus, to the untrained ear, it sounds like mainstream rap music, blasting from my stock speakers on my 96 Nissan maxima. Congratulations on your success thus far, and continued success in the future. Count us among your fan base.

Deborah Pappas (Math Department Chair)
Michigan
I recently gave a linear function test to my 7th grade students, after the students had listened to, and learned the “Point Plotting Rap”. To my amusement, as the students took the test, I could see them bouncing to the beat of the rap. I could not wait to check there answers to the test questions. The scores improved by 15 points over the same test a year ago. I am a believer in the power of rap!!
Thanks for your help,

Sam G. Childs (Teacher)
Michigan
To Whom It May Concern,
I recently had the unique pleasure of listening to Mr. Duey’s math rap recordings. While I had heard that he was a talented musician, I was not expecting to be so “blown away”. The students who listened with me were equally impressed. The songs sound musically relevant and, when combined with the worksheets, they create what could be a very innovative teaching tool. Over the years, I have heard many attempts at using music to trick students into learning. However, I have never heard any raps that sound so current and “real” that kids bob their heads, rather than roll their eyes. As a middle school English teacher, I would JUMP at the chance to have this kind of resource at my disposal. Getting students excited about learning is half the battle. However, when they are so excited by the method that they forget they are doing work, the battle is already won.

Sabine (Mother)
North Carolina
My name is Sabine and I’m a mother of a 4th grader who told me to check out your website. I’m from North Carolina, I want to give you major kudos on your website, I think what you’re doing is great.

John and Barb (Parents)
Michigan
You have hit the target with this CD for Kids!! We went to the release party and it was well worth it! Could not believe how talented you are!! What an inspiration you are, this world needs more people like you for sure. Please keep up the great work!

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