Get to Know Me

I am a musicologist, pianist and operatic soprano, researching music from a unique perspective of human cognition.
I received my PhD in musicology at the Hebrew University (Jerusalem), where I previously received my Masters and my double degree in music and in piano performance (at the Rubin Academy in Jerusalem).
I have always been fascinated by how music affects us, why we respond to music in certain ways and if we could formulate principles that would explain emotional phenomena. To that end, I have researched the field of music-cognition and psychology as well as various approaches to music analysis, music aesthetics and history. I particularly enjoy delving into operatic realms, since I find this medium to be the most promising when it comes to the study of music and emotions.
I believe in combining theory and practice. After training and performing as a pianist, I have taken up vocal (operatic) studies and performed as a soprano while conducting my research. I have been teaching and lecturing for almost 3 decades, including at the Hebrew University, at the Israeli Opera house (Tel Aviv), WEA Sydney and more. I am committed to unravelling the underlying principles of musical thought and practices. I truly believe that my unique approach to music teaching provides insight to all music lovers, whether formally trained or not. Understanding leads to a more meaningful and enjoyable musical experience.