In 1965, a bunch of Strasberg students asked Kovens to form an exercise class - Strasberg's classes were packed, they wanted to work, and they felt Kovens had some expertise. Some major stars now, who were Strasberg's students then, were in that group. In 1969, he became a founding staff member of the Lee Strasberg Institute. In 1974, he left the Strasberg Institute and formed his own classes, called Professional Workshop'". Kovens having taught for over 40 years is one of the most experienced Method Acting teachers in the world. In 2006, Kovens wrote and published The Method Manual, a book for actors and teachers of acting.