The lessons are aimed at providing precise singing based on proper breathing, vocal solutions, song submission and presence on stage, correct diction and use of language. These methods can be applied in all non-classical styles. It is possible to combine study of music theory, ear training and vocal improvisation.

Over the years I have studied with many well-known voice teachers. Of them all, the teacher with whose method I sing and teach today is Joan Kobin, a well-known teacher from Manhattan. Joan taught Liza Minnelli, Carly Simon and many Broadway stars. Her technique does wonders for the vocal cords. She has developed a series of exercises that strengthen and flex the vocal cords in a relatively short time. This is why my students begin to feel some difference after only 4 sessions, and a significant difference after about six months. Joan was practical. She always reminded me that all we have to do is remember our nature; after all, we started using our voices the moment we left our mother's womb. This method is suitable for all styles of non- classical music, Including musicals.

A documentary interview with Joan was conducted in 1997 and later released in a Broadway documentary series:

Rick McKay's 1997 Joan Kobin Tribute: THE SINGING TEACHER

When Joan died in her sleep at the age of 88, The New York Times published an article in memory of her: http://query.nytimes.com/gst/fullpage.html?res=9807E2DD173AF934A35755C0A96F9C8

And Liza Minnelli eulogized her:

http://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Singer-and-Voice-Teacher-Joan-Kobin-Passes-Away-at-89-20090531

In the 1990s, I studied with Tami Katzin and Hagit Goldberg, both of whom teach to this day in Israel's most important schools of music and acting (Rimon School of Music, the Academy of Music, Nissan Nativ and Beit Zvi Acting schools ); I also studied with the late Mitzi Loocker. Although I am not a classical singer– it was important for me to study with Mitzi in order to greatly improve and be able to specialize in the resonance of my high vocal register. Mitzi was one of the first opera singers in Israel. I also studied for a short time with Chana Hacohen, who taught the singers Rita, Noa Nini, Meital Trabelsi and many others.

I am a member of the Israeli Voice Association, and I am recognized as a senior teacher in the Teachers' Organization of Voice Technique in Israel. In the past, I taught voice at the Yad Harif Conservatory in the Mate Yehuda Regional Council (2004-2008), at the Atid Conservatory of the David Raziel Youth Village in Herzliya (2014-2015), and at the Aspaklaria Acting School in Jerusalem (2007-2008).

I don't teach opera. If this is the direction you aspire to, I will refer you to other teachers in the field. However, it is important for me to share that cantors have come to study with me. Cantors are ostensibly meant to sing in an operatic voice, in a synagogue that is a large space, without a microphone and for many hours. They learn Joan Kobin's method with me – and experience success. Many testify that after previously feeling vocal fatigue and even got hoarse while singing in synagogue – they now manage to keep their voices fresh, even after long hours of cantorial service.

Voice lessons require first and foremost an hour a week in which the person will dedicate personal time to himself, an hour during which he/she is at the center. It is a sacred time during which the singer gives himself the gift of stopping the race of life for a moment in order to concentrate on his/her breath, his/her voice, his/her body and soul, as well as the songs he/she loves and wants to sing. In the lessons we learn to sing correctly and in a healthy way, over time, without getting hoarse. We learn how to support the vocal cords. A good singing technique must be based on proper breathing, so at the beginning of each lesson breathing exercises are practiced that allow strengthening the diaphragm and lower abdomen. Vocal exercises strengthen and flex the vocal cords. A good analogy for this is that when a person wants to learn how to flex and develop his muscles, he would go to the gym to do so. He knows that if he trains, he can lift a 100-kilogram weight or do a split.

In a similar fashion, as singers we use our bodies as musical instruments. The vocal cords are muscles. Also, we use many additional muscles that need to be maintained, strengthened, and flexed to realize our full vocal potential. We expand the vocal range (from lowest to highest). We apply the 10 different components of the voice (according to Paul Newham) and learn our range of different vocal colors and timbres, creating a connection between the lower and upper register. We learn to sing chest sounds, head sounds, and to mix them. We learn to expand the trachea in 3 different ways – which directly affects the depth and resonance of our voice. Correct diction is practiced in Hebrew and English. We learn to sing in all non-classical singing styles. We learn to create a muscular memory - so we can sing easily and effortlessly. We learn what style of singing and which songs best suit the nature of our singing voice.; This is because though you can learn how to sing in different styles, there will always be a certain style with which we feel most at home, and it will be the most natural for us. We practice techniques to reduce stage anxiety and increase confidence during auditions. We are learning interpretation of songs: Just as an actor learns to submit a text – we singers too – need to submit the text to the audience. Although first and foremost we need to be heard and an audience must understand what we are saying, the manner in which the text is submitted is no less important. We treat the text as a monologue and work on it applying techniques that actors apply in the theater. It is possible to combine ear training and theory studies. It is also possible to prepare for auditions and build a repertoire for performances.

In a few sentences: In the course of personal voice lessons under my guidance, we realize our natural vocal potential. We learn what the holy trinity is the three golden rules for correct singing and speaking.

The lesson is divided into 3 parts:

* Breathing exercises that strengthen the diaphragm and lower abdomen and allow support while singing.

* Vocal exercises that flex and strengthen the vocal cords, expand the range

(lower to higher notes), create a connection between our different registers, make it possible to find different vocal colors and timbres etc.

* Working on a song (usually a song that the student asks for) - allows us to put into practice in real time the new skills we have learned. (I recommend reading the long answer anyway).

Children (over the age of ten), youth and adults come to study with me.

Not at all. Some students want to develop a career as singers or actors and some simply like to sing in the shower and enjoy dedicating weekly quality time to themselves, time during which they learn to sing correctly.

There are very few tone-deaf people in the world. From this we can conclude that many of the inaccuracies stem from technical (and sometimes emotional) issues that can be solved during voice lessons.

Usually speech therapists teach to speak correctly. This service can be obtained for free through the health services in Israel. However, If you still want to come for lessons with me - I will teach you to speak correctly and even sound more authoritative and assertive in conversations and presentations. We use the same vocal cords in both speech and singing, so it is certainly possible to work on this issue during our sessions.

I always say that a teacher should work with what we have, not with what we don't have; What we have is what a person can commit to. However, I always explain that at least at first – in order to inculcate the right habits and to create the right muscular memory – it is important to find the time and come every week. After a while, when I see that the student can apply the methods he/she has learned at home, I can consider switching to bi-weekly meetings. Also, some students only come to a session or two in the first place, so I can help them prepare for auditions or help them choose a repertoire for performances. (In such cases, it is better to plan so you attend at least four sessions – because a lesson or two is not always enough).

I always prefer a face-to-face meeting, but my experience has shown me that people make great progress in video lessons as well. In our era, the world is becoming a global village. The possibility of studying with teachers who do not live in close proximity to the student opens up countless possibilities for learning from professionals. So yes, if necessary, I give video lessons. The length of the lesson is 45-60 minutes (predetermined) and the price ranges from 200-250 NIS per lesson.

The length of the lesson is 45-60 minutes (determined in advance) and the price ranges from NIS 200 to NIS 250 per lesson.