Aliza Keren
Creative Credo
Aliza Keren is my stage name, which translated from Hebrew means "Ray of Joy". Since June 2017, it has become my official name. Under the Isakova name, my first albums and videos were released—they represent the same creative path.
My credo is music for the soul, close to everyone.
At concerts, I see a response in the eyes of the audience and am once again convinced: my path is to bring joy through music.
The music I play is light classical, golden hits of dance and light music, violin arrangements of songs, but increasingly, my concerts feature my own compositions.
A musician's professionalism is not an end goal, but a tool for spiritual development, because music connects the material and spiritual worlds more powerfully than any other art.
Teaching is another important part of my calling. For me, the violin is a way to understand the Universe, and my students are individuals to whom I impart life's knowledge and skills through music.
I have been working independently for a long time; my "superiors" are only the Higher Powers who guide and support me.
I collaborate with musicians and other creative people, produce my own projects, and build them from within—through inspiration and personal initiative.
Brief Creative Biography
Aliza Keren is a violinist, composer, teacher, and author of teaching materials. Since 2005, she has been a member of the Israeli copyright organization ACUM.
I perform as a soloist and in ensembles, collaborate with recording studios, and create original projects and music collections. My teaching areas include early musical development ("Musical Gnomes Do-Re-Mi"), courses for violinists on hand health using the V. Mazel system, and methodological courses for beginning violin teachers.
In 2020, I founded the Music Salon in Mevaseret Zion—a series of house concerts that has featured over 25 different musical programs.
Since 2000, I have been teaching violin, solfeggio, improvisation, synthesizer, vocals, and early musical development.
My discography includes the albums Mother's Love (2024), Violin Dancing Melodies (2019), Jazz for Two Violins (2007), and My Dream (2005).
My plays and songs are loved by audiences and students alike—they are performed on the main stage, at house concerts, and in lessons.
Discography
- Mother's Love (2024)
- Violin Dancing Melodies (2019)
- Jazz for Two Violins (2007, with E. Kunin)
- My Dream (2005)
- Author's Songs (2003–2005)
Publications
- Improvisation training of beginner players on a stringed instrument… (2017)
- Professional education to music of young children (2011)
- Training in music on Skype (2011)
- Types of ear training and levels of its development
- A series of articles on early musical development ("Dwarves of Do-Re-Mi") and musical education of children
Festivals
- Klezmer Festival in Safed: 2018, 2022, 2023.
- Kaleidoscope (Tel Aviv, 2018) — Grand Prix with the Shirel Sisters ensemble.
- "Children Play Jazz" (Ramat Gan, 2005) — 2nd place (violin ensemble).
- "Feast of Peace and Friendship" (Tel Aviv, 2005).
Charity
- 2017 to present — assistance to the international project Liya's yoga tales ("Tales of Liya's Yoga") for sick children.
- 2023–2024 — Charity concerts for evacuees; meditation groups in support of the Israeli army.
- Participation in charity concerts in support of sick children and their families.
Media and Media
- Interviews: Pnima Magazine (2018), Kol HaIr (2018), Zman Mevaseret (2003-2025).
- Radio: REKA (2003-2005), Radio Chicago (2018-2019).
- Participation in the program "Let's talk about art" (USA).
- Videos of concerts and interviews on YouTube (2003-2024).
- Jewish Violin Festival (Publication Title)
- Aliza's Music Salon (Publication Title)
- Jewish Violin Festival (Publication Title)
- Aliza's Music Salon (Publication Title)
- Jewish Violin Festival (Publication Title)
Education
- St. Petersburg Conservatory (Master's Degree in Violin, Ensemble, Orchestra)
- Internship at the Jerusalem Academy of Music and Dance
- Mussorgsky College of Music
- Courses and seminars: Keshet Eilon, "Hands of a Musician" (V. Mazel), jazz improvisation course (E. Kunin), seminar on the method of Prof. Gagina, Theta Healing
Detailed Chronology
Israel (2000–present)
- From 2019 to present
- Solo concerts in Israel and abroad, including a concert in Chicago (2024)
- From 2020 to present
- Regular performances at Kikar HaMusica (Jerusalem)
- Since 2017
- Foundation of the Keren Aliza Project, Shirel Sisters, and Keren ensembles Aliza Violins 2011 to present Collaboration with recording studios: session playing, arrangements, joint projects 2000 to present Private teaching practice: violin, solfeggio, improvisation, synthesizer, vocals, and early musical development 2005–2010 Active concert activity: solo projects and shows ("Besame Mucho," "Splashes of Champagne"), work as a soloist with the Impressive Flight Orchestra