There is no question in my mind that Avigail Herman is one of a kind. I’ve never come across nor heard of any other teacher whose Music Theatre theories are so intensive, unique and detailed…. Her Master classes are unparalleled - Chris Scalzo (Jekyll & Hyde Asia, Pirates of Penzance, Floyd Collins, Dr Zhivgo, Wicked)

I have never had a teacher who was so adept at communicating the complex ideas of performance as wonderfully as Avigail Herman.To me, she is amaster of unlocking potential - Danny Beiruti (Lion King Australia and Asia, Cats North American Tour, Half a Sixpence - Off Broadway)

She is one of a kind, being a rare breed who truly understands what it takes to nurture a “Triple Threat”, and she inspires every student to become a more energised, inquisitive, skilled, dedicated andprofessional performing artist - Jane Miskovic (Assistant Director Ceremonies for Vancouver Olympic Games, Commonwealth Games Hand over Ceremony Dehli, Assistant Director Choreography Doha Asian Games)

Unlike most educators, Avigail is equally skilled as an actor and a musician so she teaches from the angle of a Director and a Musical Director….

These (master) classes (which I get paid to be at) are actually the best professional development courses I have ever attended….. I have not come across this unique method of storytelling involving ‘music as text’ anywhere else andit makes her students stand apart from graduates of other institutions - Geoffrey Castles (Associate Musical Director - Wicked, Assistant Musical Director - Guys and Dolls, Assistant Musical Director - High School Musical)

To this day, every class and rehearsal I have shared with Avigail has been not only a learning experience but also a moment of inspiration for me as a performing arts practitioner and a lover of performance - Jane Miskovic

She preaches only that which she practices and the depth of knowledge she shares is unparalleled.  The most amazing thing about this is that not only does she empower you as a performer, but more importantly she provides you with the tools to continue to empower yourself, to seek and find your own knowledge, and to never stop growing - Elise McCann (Mamma Mia!, Fiddler on the Roof, My Fair Lady, Little Women, Dr Zhivago, Musical of Musicals the Musical!)

Even now after 10 years working professionally, I have never met anyone who demands more from those under her tutelage. This is also why she gets results unlike anyone else - Shaun Rennie (Cats Australia and Asia, Mamma Mia!, Fiddler on the Roof, Musical of Musicals the Musical!, The Musicof Andrew Lloyd Webber, Producer - Light the Night)

The passion that Avigail has for what she teaches is inspiring and makes you want to be a betterperformer and always keep working on your craft.

Avigail's method of marrying music to text really made me realise what singing is about. It's about storytelling - Crystal Hegedis (Gruffalo UK and Australia, Gruffalo's Child, Millie Jack and the Dancing Cat)

You learn to treat movement, dance, script, song and lyrics as one and the same - Stevie Nicholson (Hi 5)

It is the blending of technique with dramatic training that makes her teaching unique - Emma Hawthorne (West Side Story, Fiddler on the Roof, Kiss Me Kate, Dr Zhivago)

In my private voice classes she made me strive to find my own true voice, not teaching a certain style or sound but rather concentrating on the importance of vocal placement, technique and breathing to ensure a strong, healthy and versatile instrument - Chris Scalzo

Avigail is so intensely gifted at teaching performers because she herself is such an established performer. To watch her on stage is incredibly moving.  She delivers warmth, humour, passion and honesty with a subtlety and truth that is without judgment or fear. She is able to open up an audience to see something and feel something that you never saw or felt that way before.  She is a flawless technician.  Captivating and entertaining, the ease, agility and colour of her voice is unparalleled and fuels her with the rare ability to create and paint the most vivid of pictures and a rich variety of complex and honest emotions - Elise McCann

Needless to say, a “near enough is good enough” attitude does not register with this woman - Simon Brook McLachlan (Jersey Boys, High School Musical, Pacific mini series)

"the workshop was groundbreaking for me and hopefully the ideas we got from it will provide a leap in the quality of our performances. The most worthwhile workshop I've attended in a long time!"

"Avigail's workshop with Door in the Wall was a fantastic event. It was fast
paced and she left us with not only much improved repertoire but also great
tools and skills to work on improving our vocal production and story
telling. What we found the most astonishing was the techniques she
presented to us, not only made great sense but actually made singing
feel more effortless, gave us a great sense of line in our songs and
produced much more convincing and conviction filled works."

"I found it very attention grabbing and thought she presented in a
highly focused way. At the end I felt very tired - in the best possible
way, without any voice strain - and I was amazed at the difference in
our sound when we did as she suggested."

"Demanding but also fun and effective with a very positive outcome."

"I became aware during the workshop that music has been my primary focus in
learning/performing a piece - with lyrics coming a poor second. I discovered
that I had lyrics as an inconvenience - no wonder I've always struggled to
memorise them.

In addition I now believe my stage-fright can be attributed to ego - I had
an idea prior to the workshop that this might be the case but I'm clearer on
it now - and more importantly have a solution - focus on the audience
experience and not me!

Avigail is fantastic - would really like working with her again - her
approach landed very well with me."

Avigail was nothing short of brilliant. Her bubbly and engaging approach had
the team hooked from the first few seconds and, drawing on her wealth of
experience, she was able to both challenge and enlighten us. She brought the
music, lyrics and character alive and gave our repertoire so much more depth
and richness. We cannot wait to bring some of Avigail’s magic into our
classrooms and onto the stage. Thank you Avigail for sharing your incredible
talent with us! - (Jane Hennessy, NSW Music Coordinator, Australian Girls Choir, Australian School of Performing Arts)