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I am Allan Soberman, a singer/songwriter/musician and cantor’s son based in Toronto, Canada. I began my career as a bassist for various folk acts in Toronto during the early to mid-1970s and had the privilege of supporting Grammy-winning artists and Canadian stalwarts throughout Canada, the United States, and Mexico. Over the years, my career has expanded to include record production, session vocals for commercials and records, and collaborations with talented songwriters in Nashville. My passion for music also ties deeply to my heritage; in 2001, I produced a contemporary Hebrew prayer CD as a tribute to my late father, which blends traditional melodies with a modern setting. I continue to create original music and am currently working on a one-man biographical musical show titled 'Searching for My Voice,' which explores my life story through song and will premiere in Toronto in June 2023.…I am Allan Soberman, a singer/songwriter/musician and cantor’s son based in Toronto, Canada. I began my career as a bassist for various folk acts in Toronto during the early to mid-1970s and had the privilege of supporting Grammy-winning artists and Canadian stalwarts throughout Canada, the United States, and Mexico. Over the years, my career has expanded to include record production, session vocals for commercials and records, and collaborations with talented songwriters in Nashville. My passion for music also ties deeply to my heritage; in 2001, I produced a contemporary Hebrew prayer CD as a tribute to my late father, which blends traditional melodies with a modern setting. I continue to create original music and am currently working on a one-man biographical musical show titled 'Searching for My Voice,' which explores my life story through song and will premiere in Toronto in June 2023.

Allan Soberman

Musician, Songwriter, Session Artist, +2

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I am Allan Soberman, a singer/songwriter/musician and cantor’s son based in Toronto, Canada. I began my career as a bassist for various folk acts in Toronto during the early to mid-1970s and had the privilege of supporting Grammy-winning artists and Canadian stalwarts throughout Canada, the United States, and Mexico. Over the years, my career has expanded to include record production, session vocals for commercials and records, and collaborations with talented songwriters in Nashville. My passion for music also ties deeply to my heritage; in 2001, I produced a contemporary Hebrew prayer CD as a tribute to my late father, which blends traditional melodies with a modern setting. I continue to create original music and am currently working on a one-man biographical musical show titled 'Searching for My Voice,' which explores my life story through song and will premiere in Toronto in June 2023.…I am Allan Soberman, a singer/songwriter/musician and cantor’s son based in Toronto, Canada. I began my career as a bassist for various folk acts in Toronto during the early to mid-1970s and had the privilege of supporting Grammy-winning artists and Canadian stalwarts throughout Canada, the United States, and Mexico. Over the years, my career has expanded to include record production, session vocals for commercials and records, and collaborations with talented songwriters in Nashville. My passion for music also ties deeply to my heritage; in 2001, I produced a contemporary Hebrew prayer CD as a tribute to my late father, which blends traditional melodies with a modern setting. I continue to create original music and am currently working on a one-man biographical musical show titled 'Searching for My Voice,' which explores my life story through song and will premiere in Toronto in June 2023.

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I am Allan Soberman, a singer/songwriter/musician and cantor’s son based in Toronto, Canada. I began my career as a bassist for various folk acts in Toronto during the early to mid-1970s and had the privilege of supporting Grammy-winning artists and Canadian stalwarts throughout Canada, the United States, and Mexico. Over the years, my career has expanded to include record production, session vocals for commercials and records, and collaborations with talented songwriters in Nashville.

My passion for music also ties deeply to my heritage; in 2001, I produced a contemporary Hebrew prayer CD as a tribute to my late father, which blends traditional melodies with a modern setting. I continue to create original music and am currently working on a one-man biographical musical show titled ‘Searching for My Voice,’ which explores my life story through song and will premiere in Toronto in June 2023.

Skills

Experience Level

Expert

Expert

Expert

Intermediate

Intermediate

Language

English

Fluent

Hebrew (modern)

Advanced

Work Experience

Bassist at Various Folk Acts

December 31, 1979 - July 14, 2025

Started career as a bassist playing with many folk acts in Toronto during the early to mid-1970s. Toured Canada, the United States, and Mexico with multiple prominent artists and bands.

Session Vocalist at Various Artists and Commercials

December 31, 1989 - July 14, 2025

Worked as a session vocalist in the early 1980s for many television and radio commercials and on records for several artists, including Sylvia Tyson and Nancy White.

Music Producer at Self-Produced Projects

January 1, 1975 - Present

Produced a fusion jazz/folk instrumental album, several Hebrew prayer CDs, and original pop and cover tune albums. Gained production experience working with John Capek and contributed to educational films.

Songwriter at Various Collaborations

December 31, 1989 - July 14, 2025

Co-wrote songs in Nashville throughout the 1980s with numerous veteran hit songwriters, including Dickey Lee, Tommy Rocco, and Byron Hill. Worked on publishing with Beach Boy producer Bruce Johnston.

Musician and Performer at Bob Schneider, Juno Award Winner

December 31, 1989 - July 14, 2025

Played on records and appeared on TV specials aired in Canada and PBS in the U.S. during the 1980s.

Bassist at Various Folk Acts in Toronto

December 31, 1979 - July 14, 2025

Started career as a bassist with many folk acts, accompanying Grammy award winners and Canadian stalwarts while touring Canada, the United States, and Mexico.

Record Producer and Session Vocalist at Various (including work with John Capek and Ben Mink)

December 31, 1989 - July 14, 2025

Gained production experience in record production with John Capek and performed many background vocal sessions. Scored educational films and produced albums, including working with Grammy and Juno award winner Ben Mink. Released singles on Boot Records and co-wrote with veteran Nashville songwriters.

Collaborator and Performer at Business contacts including Beach Boy Bruce Johnston and Juno award-winning Bob Schneider

December 30, 1980 - July 13, 1991

My demos attracted interest from Beach Boy Bruce Johnston and his partner, Terry Melcher, and contacts were strengthened for a time. Played on records and TV specials aired in Canada and the U.S featuring Juno award winner, Bob Schneider.

Recorder and Producer (Contemporary Hebrew and Pop Music) at Self-Produced

December 31, 2000 - Present

Produced contemporary Hebrew prayer CDs and original pop CDs connecting musical heritage with contemporary styles. Released multiple digital and cover tune albums.