I have been working with Abbie Furmansky for 4 years. When I came to her I had vocal difficulties and in six months she was able to fix them with her intensive support and watchful extensive knowledge. In particular, my vocal quality has developed so positively, that I now have regular engagements in major opera houses. Abbie is able to provide a structure in which it is possible to master even the most difficult parts, not only technically, but also musically as well as combine it with acting. In addition, she is a valuable support for the actual performances, artistically and advisory. For every difficult vocal part she is able to help me quickly with clear advice. I am very grateful to have Abbie as my teacher, because I now do my job with much more enthusiasm. I look forward to many more years of work together.

I have been working with Abbie now for over ten years. From the beginning of our work together, she was very direct, and her approach was quite different from what had previously learned. But soon I found it surprising, quite effective and very clear. She took me from the much lighter repertoire I had started with, into a much wider range of roles. All this while caring that I remain vocally fresh and protective of my individual vocal timbre. Our together is very special, intense yet super fun at the same time. She is clear and structured, her concepts based on Italian bel canto technique but with her own personal stamp on it. Abbie sees and hears what the student needs in that particular moment, without losing the overall long-term vocal perspective. She works quickly, is very honest yet sympathetic at the same time. Abbie also understands the realistic life of a professional artist. Through the years we have worked together we have very good friendship and collaboration that I truly value.

My meeting with Abbie now nine years ago enabled me to rebuild my technique on sound grounds. 
Finding freedom in a specific technique. Abbie is a very demanding teacher who allows you to discover your instrument in its entirety and best of his ability through continuous work to search for relaxation and a strong body.
 A solid technique to allow the soul to sing.

Working with Abbie is providing a very solid and clear technique, which also gives me the tools to always find my voice, especially in stressful situations. The technique focuses on clarity of speech, a round and warm sound and good and healthy connection to the body.

Abbie has not only been my teacher but also a mentor of mine ever since I moved to Berlin in order to study with her in 2011. I remember coming to see her for the first time, I remember the feeling of understanding what my voice can do, how much possibilities there are and how free I felt singing - I was immediately hooked.
She has been a power source for me, guiding me through my career, through opera studios, a demanding fest contract, competitions, auditions, opera productions and concerts. I always had the feeling she was studying my voice while I was studying with her, that her teaching is specific and designed for me and my voice. I sat in many lessons of other students - every person had an especially customized session. 
I learned how to go on stage equipped with tools for any situation. To listen to my body and to what it needs, to understand my body is a living, organic being, that develops. I can never recreate but only do, create anew. To be in touch with my intuition and with the Now. Abbie taught me to find what I need to focus on today, it’s often not the same thing as yesterday. I learned to be brave, not to go to my default under stress but to think on my feet and use my knowledge, what my body already knows by now.