I have strong classical training from Austria with a specialized Violin Teaching Degree. Austria has an old music history and a broad music school system, every child learns an instrument. In addition, I have a Jazz degree. I have been performing professionally since the age of 13, went to a specialized music high school while studying as a full-time student at the Music Academy, won prizes as a child performer, and expanded musically as an adult by coming to NYC. I established myself not only in the classical genre but also in Jazz, R&B, Hip Hop and Pop, as a violinist, singer, songwriter, and producer. My last 2 solo releases made it into 10 categories for a potential Grammy nomination in the Pop, Rock, and Gospel categories. I have toured internationally and have performed on TV and big stages. I am an Associate Professor for violin & vocals at the ROC NATION School of Music, Sports, and Entertainment at Long Island University, Brooklyn, NYC. Feel free to look around on my website.
I help aspiring Songwriters write their original songs in an online Songwriting Membership, so they can transform their feelings and lives. You can download a free PDF called “Seven Steps to Unlocking Your Inner Songwriter” here if you want to start writing songs yourself. With my project called FREEDOM AROUND THE WORLD, I organize ConcertTalks to spread the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.
What Nicolas got from learning and performing the violin, watch his testimony
All you need is a violin (with a bow, shoulder rest & rosin) & a music paper notebook with empty staves! Please do NOT buy a violin cheaply online on eBay or Craigslist… Get it here:
1. To order a violin or accessories online I recommend Shar Music
2. For Sales, Rentals, and Repairs of violins go to “Strings and Other Things”, 1995 Broadway, New York, NY 10023, (212) 362-0857, new student violins (full size, 4/4) start at $790 and can get traded in with the full price for a better violin in the future
3. For a low-cost new violin, go to Sam Ash Music, 333 West 34th Street, NY, NY 10001, (212) 719 2299, new student violins (full size, 4/4) start at $200 and can be sold back to the store if in good condition
Resources:
UK Mail Online Newspaper article: “Why playing a musical instrument ‘can help children learn with language skills’”
Conolly “Benefits of playing the violin”
Music Advisor “Top benefits of learning violin”
Roswitha’s Teaching Resume:
Studies:
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Bachelor of Fine Arts New School University, Jazz Violin, NYC
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Bachelor of Violin Pedagogy, Anton Bruckner Private University Linz, Austria
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Long Island University, Jazz Violin Performance, Brooklyn Campus, NYC
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Music Academy Graz, Austria, Violin Performance
Teaching Experience:
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Associate Professor, violin & vocals, ROC NATION School of Music, Sports and Entertainment at Long Island University, Brooklyn, NY
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Private music instructions: violin, improvisation, music theory, all ages
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Brooklyn Music School: private & group violin lessons
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Noel Pointer School of Music: Teaching Artist
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Transfiguration School, Chinatown: Teaching Artist
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Groups of children aged 5-12, Bruckner Conservatory Linz, Austria
Solo Recordings as a leader: (abbreviated)
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“Live in NYC”, singer, violinist, producer, songwriter (album & DVD)
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“Destiny”, singer, violinist, producer, songwriter
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“Building Bridges”, violinist/violist, producer, songwriter, string arranger
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“Cherchez la Verité”,singer, violinist, producer, composer
Work Experience: (abbreviated)
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Emmanuel Baptist Church: violinist in the band, string leader & arranger, Gospel Music
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Temple Israel, Temple Emanu-El, violinist, Jewish music
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Classical: Concertmaster West Side Story, Basel, Switzerland; Solo Violinist Big Apple Circus; Philharmonic Orchestra of the Americas; Garden State Philharmonic Orchestra, NY Camerata, Soloist & Concertmaster Symphony Orchestra Dreihackengasse, The Vela String Quartet, principal
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Bandleader: on tour in Austria & Germany (5 times), performances at Blue Note NYC, Metropolitan Room, Sugar Bar, S.O.B.s, Jazzgallery, Nuyorican Poets Café; performances with Joanne Brackeen, Billy Hart, Robert Glasper
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Others: MTV Unplugged with Trey Songz, Conan O’Brien Late Night Show, Latin Grammy’s,… worked with Carlos Santana, Patti LaBelle, Gloria Estefan, John Legend, DJ Spooky, Cheik-Tidiane Seck, Abbey Lincoln…recordings as violinist/ arranger for Elle Varner, Rox, Emmanuel Baptist Church, YouTube sensation DeStorm, Blitz the Ambassador, Gordon Chambers…
Awards: (abbreviated)
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The Album “Live in NYC” and the music film “DESTINY Live” made it into 10 categories for a potential Grammy nomination, 2014
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The Album “Destiny” made it into 10 pop categories for a potential Grammy nomination, 2013
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Finalist at the USA Songwriting Competition, 2001 & 2012
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Rotary Ambassadorial Scholarship, 2000-2001
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Award “Isidor Stoegbauer Donation”, Anton Bruckner Private University Linz, Austria
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Scholarship from Lions Club Liezen for “extraordinary musical achievements”
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Scholar for Banff International Jazz Workshop, Canada
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Full Scholarship for “Bartok Seminar” in Szombathely, Hungary
Honors: (abbreviated)
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United Global Shift Workshop, leadership training working on my organization called “Freedom Around The World”
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Introduction Leader for Landmark Education (LE)
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Coach of the Introduction and Leadership Program and Wisdom Course of Landmark Education (LE)
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“Jam Sahel“ for SOS Sahel, Paris / France, fundraiser
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Musician for “Heartnotes”: live music for Senior Community & Children
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Creator and Organizer of Fundraiser project “Bridges to the World”
Additional Training: (abbreviated)
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Vocal lessons with Richard Harper (New School University)
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LE Wisdom Development Leadership Program: Training in Communication and Leadership
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LE Team Management and Leadership Program
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Adjunct Performer in The Hip-Hop Dance Conservatory Repertory Company
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Body Awareness Programs: Eutonie, Alexander technique, Yoga
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Private lessons on recorder, guitar & piano
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Musical Master Classes for Chamber Music & Solo Performance
Additional Expertise: (abbreviated)
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Music Production Skills: Protools & Reason (recording & editing)
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Other Music Computer Skills: Sibelius (music writing program)
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Music-related: two successful crowdfunding campaigns, booking of performances and international tours, production of solo recordings and music videos, video director, music contracts, business plan writing for musical projects
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Languages: English, German (mother language)
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