VOICE TEACHER DOCUMENTARY - TRAILER

Don Roberts is a construction worker, only he doesn't build buildings, he build's throats. Singers of all stripes regularly attend his studio in Oneonta, NY, but rarely in person. Don teaches over the telephone; a bizarre and controversial approach, according to many in the singing world. Day after day, Don teaches voice to world-renowned cantors and up-and-coming opera singers. But to enter this particular studio, pupils must embrace the psyche behind the training. Don will go to great, sometimes outrageous lengths to enforce the doctrine that voice teaching is a sacred, existential journey and not just a random seesaw of back and forth singing.

Voice Teacher is a psychological profile of a man who has dedicated most of his adult life to facilitating the human voice. We explore how his roots in the Synagogue drove him to become both a cantor and rabbi, where he combined artistic singing with religious purpose. Another crucial thread in this exploration is the component of Don's family-life and we are introduced to his wife and children. Ultimately, we are guided through the sometimes rough, yet exhilarating maze of Don Roberts by a diverse group of students; each of whom have gone through the proverbial cauldron. Don is obsessive, neurotic, at times harsh and always engaging. This feature-length documentary catapults you inside his hyperactive existence.
VOICE TEACHER
Directed and Edited by
Daniel Mendelson

Official Selection:
Syracuse International Film Festival 2009

Voice Teacher is currently being submitted to film festivals across the country.

For screening info send an email to mendelmovie@aol.com

Category:

Film & Animation

Tags:

• Voice
• Singing
• Singers
• Tenor
• Baritone
• Soprano
• Mezzo
• Opera
• Cantor
• Cantorial
• Pop
• Metropolitan
• House
• Teacher
• Vocal
• Coach
• Psychological
• Neurotic
• Eccentric
• Personality
• Documentary
• Feature
• Film
• Movie
• High
• Notes
• Arts

[filmictenor]

Looks great! Where can I see this?

[Mendelson]

We're submitting to festivals around the country. Hopefully we'll get a limited theatrical release at some point. I'll keep you posted. Thanks!

[nigunman]

I study with Don Roberts. When I began studying with him years ago, I was just a kid who wanted to learn how to sing better so I can impress my friends and family. Now I can consider singing professionally, something I never thought was possible.

[filmictenor]

"Do you believe that you made that sound? Please respond to me!" LOL

[11sarastro]

Wow... thought I'd seen everything. that's the ugliest singing i've ever heard...

[MartinDeBourge]

so..... a couple years now. Is this available on DVD?

[JarekJitka]

sorry, but he looks like a shrek.

[fredex426]

Nice, Danny! Seth looks too scared to open his mouth!

[fredex426]

Nice Danny! Seth looks too scared to open his mouth!

[fredex426]

Nice Danny!

[newutrechtave]

Wow, looks really cool.