Efi Tovia was born and raised in Israel to an accomplished musical family. His father was Dean of the University of Music in Tel-Aviv. Efi and Prince have worked together over the last 12 years including such memorable experiences with the Royal Caribbean Cruise Line from Alaska to Dubai.
He started playing classical piano at the age of six and began playing professionally at the age of 17. Efi was a member of the Israeli Air Force Band between 1974-1977. Between 1980 – 1984, Efi toured the world with the Chasidic Festival, deciding afterward to settle in the US. After playing regularly in New York, Los Angeles and South Florida, Efi selected Washington DC to call home.
Efi played with the Band “Free Spirit” for over 16 years, then in l996 he created own band, “The Efi Tovia Experience” (or “ETX”). Efi carefully selects from an extensive group of musicians and singers specializing in performing specifically curated selections to fit each individual event theme and purpose. They perform for corporate, government and private events including the White House, The Cosmos and Sulgraves Clubs, The Willard , The Watergate and Hay Adams Hotels, and the Military Honors Inaugural Balls for the last 6 Presidential elections.