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Teaches Lessons:
Online, In Person
Styles:
4-String (Tenor/Plectrum), Bluegrass (Scruggs) , Classic, Classical, Clawhammer and Old-Time
Levels:
Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced
Teacher Since: 1976
Pricing: $60/hr
Listing Created: 5/16/2012
Listing Updated: 5/16/2012
More About Me
Michael Nix performs on the seven string Banjar, an instrument he has designed, which combines elements of the classical five string banjo and the classical guitar. The Banjar's seven high tension nylon strings sound somewhat like a cross between the banjo and guitar or lute.
Combining lyrical expression with an insatiable musical curiosity Nix has forged an intriguing performance style incorporating various styles and textures drawn from classical guitar and banjo, jazz, blues, folk. His repertoire includes original compositions, jazz, ragtime, Irish and folk tunes, Renaissance and Baroque lute dances, and pieces from the classical banjo and classical guitar canon.
As a soloist, Nix has performed on guitar, lute, banjo and mandolin, throughout the United States and Asia, and he performs with the Pioneer Consort, a trio playing "World Chamber Music" . He has composed solo music, songs, chamber music, symphonic works, electronic music, and opera. His work uses traditional classical techniques, with influences from folk, jazz and world music. His music has been heard on NPR's "Weekend Edition", and on WGBH's "Morning Pro Musica".
He has five CD recordings including "Barton Cove" for solo banjar, and "World View" and "Noel" with the Pioneer Consort which feature the banjar.
“Wonderfully warm and inspiring”--Ruth Ehrenberg, Tuesday Morning Music, Springfield, MA "... breathtakingly beautiful to hear." --Peter Mix, "Acoustic Musician" Magazine
Michael Nix
www.NixWorks.com
www.PioneerConsort.com
