Class Description Elevate your singing to a professional level with personalized vocal coaching from Ilia, an internationally acclaimed opera singer, conductor, and composer with over 30 years of experience. About Me I offer elite vocal instruction grounded in decades of performance experience on the world's most prestigious stages. I hold a Master's Degree in Singing, Composition, and Conducting from the renowned Stuttgart State Academy of Music in Germany. My career includes 15 years as a performing artist at the Staatsoper Berlin, where I had the privilege of working under legendary conductors such as Daniel Barenboim, Zubin Mehta, Pierre Boulez, and Sir Simon Rattle. I have also performed with The Israeli Opera, The Israel Philharmonic Orchestra, and at the Bayreuther Festspiele. Drawing from this deep artistic background, I provide my students with unparalleled insight into vocal technique and performance artistry. What You Will Learn In our lessons, we will build a solid and healthy vocal technique tailored to your unique voice and artistic goals. You will: Develop powerful breath support, expand your vocal range, and perfect your pitch. Master diverse styles, including Opera, Lied (Art Song), Musical Theatre, and Jazz. Learn to interpret music with deep artistry and emotional expression. Build the confidence and stage presence required for captivating performances. Receive expert, individualized guidance for university and professional auditions. Who This Class Is For My lessons are designed for dedicated singers of all levels—from passionate beginners seeking a strong foundation to advanced vocalists preparing for a professional career. I specialize in mentoring students for successful music academy applications and foster a supportive and encouraging learning environment to help you achieve your highest artistic potential. Let's unlock the full power of your voice together.

Each voice is unique, and lessons are tailored to the age, level, and goals of each student. My approach combines vocal technique, breathing, musicality and freedom of expression in order to develop a healthy, natural and expressive voice in all singing styles. We can work: • breathing and support • voice placement • tension-free singing • musicality and interpretation • confidence and vocal presence • preparation for auditions, competitions or concerts My classical training and the bel canto tradition allow me to build solid and comfortable vocal foundations, useful for opera as well as for variety, jazz or song. The goal is to sing with more freedom, comfort and enjoyment in an attentive, caring and motivating atmosphere. I prefer in-person training to establish a solid vocal foundation. I also offer hybrid coaching and online courses for follow-up and improvement. Classes open to adults, teenagers and children — beginners as well as more advanced singers

If you struggle with vocal fatigue, throat tightness on high notes, fear of pitch-matching, or non-surgical hoarseness, you can leave those obstacles behind. Singing and healthy voice production are not fixed, innate talents; they are learnable skills rooted in vocal biomechanics, nervous system regulation, and mind-auditory harmony. At the core of my teaching is an anatomical and holistic approach that frees the voice from rigid, high-pressure drills. I provide a safe, judgment-free space where mistakes are welcomed as a natural part of growth, helping you release involuntary tension in the jaw, tongue root, neck, and posture. In our lessons, we focus on: Biomechanical Range & Ease: Expanding your vocal range and hitting bright, powerful high notes without squeezing or straining the throat. Vocal Health & SOVT Recovery: Restoring vocal stamina and clarity in cases of functional hoarseness, raspiness, or early vocal fatigue using semi-occluded vocal tract (SOVT / Lax Vox) and vocal massage techniques. Pitch Matching & Ear Coordination: Eliminating the fear of singing out of tune with step-by-step auditory exercises designed to accurately connect your ear and vocal muscles. Anxiety & Postural Alignment: Managing performance anxiety and body tension through nervous-system-calming breathwork and balanced postural habits. Occupational Voice Coaching: Strain-free speaking and stamina training for teachers, public speakers, lawyers, and voice professionals. Tailored Digital Practice: Custom audio exercises provided after each lesson to solidify healthy muscle memory at home.