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Composing
Arranging
Scoring
Songwriting
Live Strings
(violin, viola, cello)

Music 🎼
✍️ Creation

Recording
Sound Design
Editing
Mixing
Mastering

Recording
🎛️ and Post Production

instruments

I am first and foremost a professional classical violinist, and I also play the viola and cello to create my full and lush string section sound

 In addition, I utilize the piano, percussion, electric guitar, acoustic guitar, electric bass and synths in many of my productions

For the instruments I don't personally play,  I tap into my incredibly talented network of friends that I've made throughout the years; clarinet, trumpet, french horn, trombone, accordion. If you need a noise, I know where to find it!

strengths

In a world of MIDI, I bring buoyancy and breath to my productions by prioritizing live instrumentation, never shying away from incorporating modern production elements to create a sound that’s both current and timeless

My ability to listen — whether that’s to your music, vision or intentions, I have a sharpened sense for how to best enhance and support whatever project I’m involved in

I’m passionate about every project I work on and will treat your project, be it small or large, with the same care and attention to detail that I would for my own music

rates

Because there are many variables when it comes to a project, it’s hard to give a number given the range of work I do. I work hard to tailor projects around a client’s budget and have many routes available to achieve their goals. As a freelancer, I’m able to offer specialty services, flexibility in schedules, and direct personal communication.

For a custom quote, you can reach out to me directly at nwolkstein@gmail.com

"Such a talented musician and arranger! His strings quite often bring a tear to my eye the first time I hear them"  

A/J Jackson  ·  Lead Singer of Saint Motel

"Outstanding creative violinist and talented composer who delivers excellent musical results. Versatile and expressive with an ear for catchy melodies"

Jorge Mejía  ·  President & CEO at Sony Music Publishing Latin America & US Latin

"Moving, inventive and consistently exhibiting a talented musical sensitivity. Outstanding musicality and expertise in performing many musical styles"

Michael Tilson Thomas  ·  Music Director of the San Francisco Symphony Orchestra, Conductor Laureate of the London Symphony

"A world class talent. He understood my vision perfectly. Anyone would be lucky to work with him...I highly recommend"

David Grant  ·  Playwright and Owner of Storybook Media

"Exceeded my highest expectations. Working with him is delightful. His talent and creative vision are peerless and I would trust him with any sound work"

Rachel Zucker  ·  Poet, Author and Professor of Poetry at NYU, Host of Commonplace Podcast

"Effective, efficient and a pleasure"

Jorge Perez-Gallegos  ·  Curator of Astronomy & Developer of Exhibitions at Miami's Frost Museum of Science