Emerson Borakove
Brooklyn,NY
Summary
Versatile multi multi-instrumentalist with professional experience as a composer, educator, engineer, and performer. Committed to connecting the community through sound and highlighting creativity.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
Music Teacher
Private Practice
Brooklyn, NY
05.2023 - Current
- Designed lesson plans to foster student engagement in music theory and practice, enhancing understanding of concepts.
- Assessed student progress and provided tailored feedback to improve musical skills and performance.
- Cultivated a supportive learning environment by offering encouragement and constructive feedback during lessons, promoting student confidence.
Audio Engineer
Freelance
Brooklyn, New York
08.2022 - Current
- Engineered audio for various New York City venues owned by The Bowery Presents, Caramoor Center for the Music and Arts, Market Hotel, Trans-Pecos, and events with Fullstack Productions, fulfilling roles as monitor engineer, front of house engineer, and stage manager.
- Mixed, mastered, and engineered diverse record projects across genres including hip hop, rock, and contemporary classical, enhancing sound quality and artistic vision.
Musician/Composer/Arranger
Freelance
Brooklyn, NY
2021 - Current
- Performed professionally as a drummer, guitarist, bassist, pianist, and singer for a variety of genres and artists.
- Toured internationally as a bassist for Jeffery Lewis and the Voltage
- Opened for artists such as Ezra Furman, Sebadoh, and AJJ
- Written and arranged music performed by groups such as the Sybarite 5 string quintet.
- Booked shows for a variety of New York City artists across many local scenes and made connections between local musicians leading to artistic collaboration.
Education
Bachelor of Music - Studio Composition
State University of New York
Purchase, NY12-2025
Timeline
Music Teacher
Private Practice
05.2023 - Current
Audio Engineer
Freelance
08.2022 - Current
Musician/Composer/Arranger
Freelance
2021 - Current
Bachelor of Music - Studio Composition
State University of New York