"It has been an absolute pleasure working with Vir. I have worked with a variety of experienced and capable sound engineers, yet Vir has undoubtedly been the most skilled. Outside of his expertise with sound and lighting, his ability to problem solve is what sets him apart. Though problems come few and far between when working with him, his ability to quickly identify and fix problems has allowed our shows to continue running smoothly.

His ability with lighting has also brought an entire new element to Mudpit. I would attribute a large part of our growth to Vir joining the team. He is a great guy and a diligent worker and I could not recommend him enough.

And don't get me started on his guitar playing."

— Guiv Lederer, March '24

"Vir is one of the most hardworking, dedicated and efficient engineers I have ever worked with. He is very time effective, but also incredibly amenable to anything the artist needs. I can’t think of many better people to be working in the studio with."

— Nathaniel Ahart, Feb '24

"Vir has been a prominent part of the local music community since his arrival in Syracuse. Since our time has coincided, I’ve been able to see him develop in a multitude of ways. His professionalism and attention to detail in our various projects has always led us to perform at our highest capacity.

Beyond his own professional and creative interests he is as much as a teacher as anything else. Always willing to help and offer sage advice to people who want to learn and become more involved.

Vir is a mainstay, and it gives me and everyone else unending excitement to see him continue to challenge himself, and further his career and overall passions during his time at Syracuse."

— Samuel Baird Stehle, Mar '24