"I was driving at lunchtime and had the radio on. They played Dean Friedman`s "lucky stars" and the sound of your voice gave me a shiver and made my spine tingle - just as it did back in the 70`s. So, no matter what your other achievements may be, I just thought you should know the power of your wonderful talent and gift because, as a performer, it is always nice to be told! - June 14, 2011 Diarmid MacArthur, Erskine, a small town in the West of Scotland

 "Isn’t it about time we heard from an artist interested in something besides the me thing?   Denise Marsa is an extremely talented vocalist and writer who uses her musical talents not to exploit but to simultaneously educate and entertain."-N. McGuire, Hipfish, Portland, OR 

"Tired of all the same styles of pop and rock? Denise Marsa offers a break from the monotonous pop and rock with her vibrant melodies and powerful voice. Her clear and crisp vocals allow you to understand and feel every word she sings. A cross between Stevie Nicks and Carly Simon…The music that evokes emotion and stimulates the mind at the same time, Denise Marsa's debut Album titled "Self" projects her emotions and feelings into the listener. An obvious prodigy of music shown by her self taught skills of the keyboard and her gift  for lyrics. Her poetic choice and combination of words will astound you. Denise Marsa's "Self" CD is a sure addition to my car collection, making road trips and bumper to bumper traffic much more desirable. So the next time your on the road and see someone singing with music blaring from their car stereo, you can bet that they're listening to Denise Marsa, because she is taking Los Angeles by storm."- David Dachpian, The Theater Guy, LA

"I know when I’m listening to something that’s beyond good, because I get chills running up and down my spine. “Self,” by Denise Marsa is one of those spine-tingling albums. Marsa is one of the most talented songwriters I’ve come across in a long time. Having collaborated on numerous projects previously, Marsa finally gets a chance to grab the spotlight. She delivers her songs with both passion and power and the mainly acoustic arrangements are full of melodies. “Self,” however is not about gimmicks; it’s about great songs. Songs that make you wake up in a good mood, get you singing at the top of your voice in the shower and keep you humming to yourself all say.”  - Nicole Powers, Rocklove, Urb Magazine   

"Marsa is now based in LA and she has recently formed her own label. Allowing her the creative freedom she felt she didn’t have before. “Self” is her newest effort, and it displays a broad variety of moods and tempo; the cementing force of the album is Marsa’s deep, throaty voice and her soulful—almost gospel-like-phrasing." - John Schoenberger-The Album Network 

"Denise Marsa’s debut CD is SELF (Key Records), 11 original songs that explore a wide range of emotions and showcase her powerful vocals. Marsa mixes the story-telling intricacies of a folk singer with the production of a late 70’s rock band, creating a captivating sound that defies categorization."- Feature Editor, Tucson Lifestyle  

“Denise Marsa and her band did an amazing job at our Ann Taylor 2007 Salute to Survivors on October 30th.  It was very special for the survivors and her performance took our event to a whole other level.  It was so powerful - it literally moved people to tears.  Her beautiful music and inspiring words brought the hundreds of guests together.”   - Stephanie Trachtenberg,  Manager, Charitable Initiatives, Ann Taylor Stores, Corp.

"Rootsy Americana with cheerfully strummed acoustics, sharp drum accents and Marsa's rich, corn-fed alto. Think Mellancamp's "Small Town." - Kelly Bauman, reaL.com (The Land Had a Dream)

“Denise Marsa’s Club R&R appearance was wonderful. Our staff is still talking about her powerful performance. We even had people from downstairs asking about her!  - Paul Colbert, Marketing-Radio & Records (R&R Magazine  

"Denise Marsa has an extraordinarily powerful voice. No wonder she was selected by Dean Friedman and others as a key collaborator. From that appearance on "Lucky Stars", Denise has not stood still. In fact, she has been singing, writing and producing her own material since she was a teenager. It's well worth while visiting her own web site to catch up on her biog, tours and info on her debut album "Self". She wrote all the songs on the album and that's no small achievement when you listen to the complexity of melody and lyrics. The production, by contrast, is relatively straightforward. I understand her live performances are largely acoustic, matching well this production style. The power in Denise's voice is used to good effect. In the love songs, the strength of the voice runs parallel with the strength of emotion being communicated - clever stuff indeed. Marvelous! Denise is due for some solo success…why not join the bandwagon - it's rolling." – Graham Vine, Hi Fi.UK.com