About Cory
Musician. Engineer. Educator.
My Story
I’m Cory Hecht, an audio engineer, singer, beatboxer and educator based in Bondi. I grew up in New York, started out in theatre, and earned a music degree in voice from the Aaron Copland School of Music at Queens College.
I’ve been a performing member of The Maccabeats since 2017, served as music director of the Y-Studs, and was a member of Shir Soul. I’ve performed for President and First Lady Obama at the White House, at Carnegie Hall and Citi Field, and alongside Josh Groban, on five continents.
Behind the desk, I’ve produced award-winning a cappella recordings, run live sound for synagogues, concerts and corporate events, and edited more than 240 podcast episodes. In Sydney I also teach singing, beatboxing and music, and direct the B’nai B’rith Riffers.
Who I Work With
Artists, choirs, a cappella groups, podcasters, event organizers, schools, synagogues, and anyone who needs great sound. Whether you’re booking a live event, recording your first album, or signing your kid up for lessons, I’d love to work with you.
By the numbers
A Career Built on Great Sound
15+ Years
Five Continents
100+ Students
Highlights
Stages, Studios and Classrooms
On Stage
• The Maccabeats, performing member since 2017
• Y-Studs, former music director and international tour manager
• Shir Soul, former member
• The White House, Carnegie Hall, Avery Fisher Hall and Citi Field
• Josh Groban, Ilan Kidron and Six13, and opening for Howie Mandel
• Entertaining at Eugene Levy’s honoree dinner, with Martin Short in attendance
• Tours across the US and Canada, Chile, Australia, England and Germany
• Outstanding Vocal Percussion, ICCA Quarterfinal 2017
• Crane Chorus Candlelight Concerts broadcast on PBS (2011, 2012)
In the Studio
• Best Religious Song, Contemporary A Cappella Recording Awards 2023 (tracking engineer and producer), and editor on two songs from OwlCappella’s About Face, an album that was runner-up in two 2022 CARA categories
• Recordings for The Maccabeats, the Y-Studs, Tizmoret and more
• Bass on Songs of Peace and Praise (Naxos American Classics, 2017)
• Arranger for Tizmoret: “Stitches” and “Zarim”, and co-arranger of “This Love” and “You’ll Be in My Heart”
• 240+ podcast episodes edited and mixed
• Live sound for Central Synagogue, Chabad of Bondi, Cantor Shai Abramson, Six13 and a Netflix event at the QVB
• Dante Level 1 certified
In the Classroom
• 100+ private students, from age 5 to adult professionals
• Guest instructor at SoJam, LAAF and IYF USA Beatbox Academy
• Music director, B’nai B’rith Riffers
• Judge, Kol HaOlam and the New England Jewish Collegiate A Cappella Competition
• Co-author, “Jewish A Cappella 101”, in Ilu Finu: A Cappella for Jewish Prayer (Cantors Assembly)
• Current NSW Working with Children Check
