Art Nefsky is a special talent.  Though he boasts an impressive 35 year resume as a singer, writer, actor, comedian and mime, it's his excellence in performance instruction that has earned him international acclaim.  He is well known for having the ability to turn shy, withering wallflowers into confident and even extroverted performers.

Nefsky began his own performance career in 1973, at the Ryerson Theatre School in Toronto, studying alongside fellow artists and classmates such as Sonja Smits, Debra McGrath and Mary Walsh. Within just three years, he hit television and nightclub stages as a regular actor, co-host and comedian, and was also one of Yuk Yuk's original performers. As a recognized actor/comedian/singer, Nefsky performed throughout the 1980s and 1990s with some of Toronto's top improv artists in dinner theatre murder mysteries, cabaret and corporate events across North America.

Identifying a great need among novice and experienced performers alike, Nefsky launched Showoffs Studio for Performers in 1987 to help others release performance anxiety using singing as the means. As Director of Showoffs, Nefsky provides weekly private and group performance classes and vocal technique instruction in the Toronto studio and intensive workshops across North America. From beginner singers, to corporate speakers, to theatrical professionals, and even non-performers preparing for a one-time spotlight event, Nefsky addresses each student's unique difficulties, helping them break through insecurity, nervousness, stage fright, perfectionism, and a myriad of other obstacles.

The result? Confident speakers, comfortable singers, dramatic actors, comedic characters, thrilled audiences, and relieved performers. His joyful, supportive and humorous approach sets his students glowing with pride and delight. Even a short time at Showoffs can transform the most introverted and fearful person into a self-assured entertainer.

Nefsky is a world-renowned expert in eliminating stage fright and anxiety in public speakers and entertainers of all levels. His work is internationally recognized in numerous magazine and newspaper articles, books and television programs, and his own book, "Scaring Away Stage Fright" is requested around the world.

Nefsky continues to act and sing for his own professional development and personal satisfaction. He is currently working on academic programming for developing musical and theatrical performers.