Israel Heller

Israel Heller, also known as IZZY, is a Los Angeles-based violinist, singer-songwriter, and composer with over 30 years of experience in symphonic, operatic, and musical theater settings. He began his musical journey playing violin in church worship bands and community orchestras, studying under Michael Ferril during high school and college.

In 2012, Heller released his debut solo album, The Violinist, a 12-track collection blending pop, classical, and experimental elements. His versatility extends to collaborations with various ensembles, including contributing violin to the progressive electronic group Magical Planets.

Beyond performance, Heller is an educator and music producer, co-founding Symbiotic Music Group and serving as a violin and songwriting coach at The Den Collective. He continues to create and share music under his moniker Izzytime, with recent projects like Dark Journeys and Requiem available on his official website.