My Teachers:

Yitzhak Katzap, the man who introduced me to the clarinet and the world of music. Yitzhak was not only my first teacher – he has become a close friend and mentor for life.

Sabine Meyer, (www.sabine-meyer.com) who inspired my way to a warm sound, tonal elegance and musical maturity.

Richard Stoltzman, who opened my eyes to boundless fantasy, brave experimentation and constant innovation.

My Schools:

The Petach Tikva Conservatory-
my second home for over 10 years, a place where I spent uncountable hours of practicing, met dear friends and played my very first concerts!

Musikhochschule Luebeck-
(www.mh-luebeck.de) my home away from home, where support, stimulation and inspiration were always at hand.

The New England Conservatory-
(www.newenglandconservatory.edu) where I spent two exciting years that broadened my horizons...

My clarinet maker:

Jochen Seggelke, (www.schwenk-und-seggelke.de) who is always there for me, keeping my instruments in top shape. It is a real treat to play on the bassett clarinet he has made for me, and I am ever so grateful for the wonderful barrels and bells he made to enhance my Buffet-Crampon clarinets.

Foundations:

The America Israel Cultural Foundation-
(www.aicf.org) which supported me throughout my studies in Israel and abroad.

The Ronen Foundation and Yaffa Israeli-
always giving a feeling of a warm and embracing family.