Cantor Yehoshua Redfern worked with my son Ezra to help prepare him for his Bar Mitzvah. I was extremely pleased with Cantor R's teaching methods and results. He worked expertly and successfully with Ezra on developing facility with the Hebrew texts, on Torah and Haftorah trop,and leading the Musaf. Cantor R,assisted Ezra in projecting sound clearly, though typically rather quiet, could be heard clearly in our shul's challenging acoustics.On the day of the BM, Cantor R provided both moral and practical support.He is experienced at guiding bar mitzvah learners to success in all phases of their efforts, and also lowering their natural anxiety. I would strongly recommend Redfern for bar mitzvah teaching. S OsofskyYou could not do better than to hire Cantor Y Redfern for the position of Hazan. He has maturity and experience and a gentle, patient way about him which inspires young and old, not only by the beauty of his voice, but by his encouraging, positive manner. He has an incredibly beautiful voice, that enchants all who hear him by his profound love of the service and of Judaism. B'nai Mitzvah ,Hebrew School students, mourners, all find themselves participating in Judaism more fully and with greater feeling and understanding because of Cantor Redfern's caring, and sympathetic approach. I have known Hazzan R for over 15 years and I recommend him to you with absolute confidence that he can serve your congregation's' needs. Mrs.H.Weitz, Cong. Kneseth Israel,Annapolis,MDChazan Redfern did a fantastic job preparing my boys for their bar mitzvah. They had a difficult parsha and his tutoring enabled them to perform a flawless layning and melodious davening. His patience and flexibility are excellent. I highly recommend him. L.JaffeThank you for presenting the "Cantorial Weekend" to the Cornell and Ithaca Jewish Communities. You were/and are a huge success! I do hope you enjoyed yourself although you worked very hard. Thank you.SBC