Professional. Personal. Powerful.

I’m a Sydney-based audio engineer and musician with years of experience on stage and behind the soundboard – from weddings to concerts, bar & bat mitzvot, communal celebrations, speaking engagements, and corporate events.

About

Based in Sydney, Australia, and an alumnus of the Aaron Copland School of Music, Cory Hecht is an experienced singer, beatboxer, teacher, award-winning audio engineer, and music director. He is the director of the B’nai B’rith a cappella group in Sydney, former music director of the professional Jewish a cappella group The Y-Studs, tours with The Maccabeats, is an alumnus of Tizmoret (the Queens College Hillel’s Jewish A cappella group), a former member of Shir Soul, and has been involved in a wide variety of other singing ensembles over the last 15 years.  He has traveled to 6 continents and performed in 4.

High-profile venues: Avery Fisher Hall (now David Geffen Hall), Carnegie Hall, Citi Field, and The White House

Performances with high-profile artists: Josh Groban, The Maccabeats, Six13

Beatboxing: Placed in the Top 16 bracket of the Long Island Beatbox Battle, nominated for Beatboxer/Vocal Percussionist of the Year at the 2018 A Cappella Music Awards, and won “Outstanding Vocal Percussion” at the International Championship of Collegiate A cappella (ICCA) Quarterfinal in NYC in 2017

Studio Audio Engineering Clients: The Maccabeats, The Y-Studs, Tizmoret (Queens College), Rak Shalom (University of Maryland), South Side Boys (SUNY Geneseo), OWLcappella (Temple University), Gedalia Penner Music, Pella Productions, and MORE!

Live Audio Engineering Clients: Six13, Chabad of Bondi, Central Synagogue, The Royal – Bondi

Cory was a teacher at TakeLessons.com until they recently shut down. Though no longer affiliated with a teaching site, he continues to teach online and in person. 

 

Services

Live & Studio Sound

Available for recording, editing, and mixing for studio sound (music, podcasts, etc), as well as providing and operating live sound for a range of events. Every project and event is unique, and I’ll work with you to ensure a fantastic result! Lessons are also available.

Musician for Hire!

Looking for a beatboxer? A singer? An a cappella group? A band? If it’s a live musical performance, I’ve got you covered. I’ll even provide sound: speakers, microphones, mixing board, and more.

Lecturer & Clinician

Singing, beatboxing, audio production, and more. Material is adaptable to fit the needs of your event.

Vocal Percussion & Beatbox Lessons

Learn what it takes to be a great vocal percussionist or beatboxer!

Vocal Lessons

Work on singing technique and performance – intonation, breathing, posture, phrasing, style, story-telling, and more!

Watch/Listen

Tracking

Tracking: Cory Hecht Music Services | Editing: Jeff Eames | Mixing: Ed Boyer | Mastering: Dave Sperandio

Tracking: Cory Hecht Music Services | Editing: Jeff Eames | Mixing: Ed Boyer & Plaid Productions | Mastering: Dave Sperandio

Tracking: Cory Hecht Music Services (Additional tracking: Ami Kozak) | Editing: Eric Scholz | Mixing: Ed Boyer

Tracking: Cory Hecht Music Services | Editing: Jeff Eames | Mixing: Ed Boyer | Mastering: Dave Sperandio

Editing & Mixing

Tracking: Pella | Audio Editing and Mixing: Cory Hecht Music Services

Tracking: Gedalia Penner | Audio Editing and Mixing: Cory Hecht Music Services | Mastering: Dave Sperandio

Tracking: Y-Studs (on cell phones) | Audio Editing, Mixing, and Video production: Cory Hecht Music Services

Testimonials

…an amazing teacher. He knows how to keep a 5yr old focused throughout the session. Our child absolutely loves working with him.

Anowara A., Mother of Beatbox Student

…masterful at what he does. We love how he has catered his lessons to our son’s level of experience. He has also inspired such confidence in our son’s performances. Cory is a music talent we feel so fortunate to have found. Our 10-year old son is always so excited for his lessons and his “homework.” They definitely have a special musical connection that we hope continues to grow.

Alexis T., Mother of Beatbox Student

Cory has been working with my 12 year old. He taught her to sight read and is helping her widen her vocal range. She has made so much progress since she started working with him. We are very pleased. I highly recommend him!

Elizabeth H., Mother of Voice Student

“With Cory’s help, we were able to record high-quality tracks that we are proud of. I firmly believe that every person in our group left our recording sessions with Cory not only with great tracks but also as better singers and musicians than we came in.”

Nadiv P., Recording Client

“…fantastic! He is polite and very professional. His lessons are so efficiently prepared and he keeps my active 5-year-old son totally engaged for the entire session. We look forward to our future appointments and feel confident that our money is well spent.”

Bronny K., Mother of Beatbox Student

“…a wonderful teacher. He is very personable and was able to engage my 8-year-old granddaughter. She looks forward to seeing Cory every week. He is patient, knowledgeable, talented, and very encouraging. Would highly recommend his services.”

Theresa D., Grandparent of Voice Student

“…terrific! Knowledgeable, enthusiastic, and very patient.”

Julia, Voice Student

Hire/Contact

Would you like to hire Cory for an event or lessons, or maybe just ask a question?

Book an appointment here or email [email protected]