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Nicholas Grinlinton

Brooklyn

Summary

A dynamic artist not only limited to musical endeavors. A well-experienced runner who is looking to begin coaching athletes based on many experiences learned studying the sport.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience

Work History

New York based musician, composer, educator

Self-employment
New York
10.2010 - Current
  • Performs and records diverse musical styles specializing in jazz, classical, rock, blues, R&B, funk, contemporary Christian, and gospel music as an independent contractor.
  • Composes music for small and large ensembles in different idioms.
  • Composes music for musical libraries, including Jerry Seinfeld's Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee, and music synced to video.
  • Teaches guitar technique, composition, arranging, and music theory to all age groups, from beginners to advanced students.
  • Maintains website and Musing blog detailing educational experiences not only as a musician, but as a runner.

Recording Guitarist

Independent Contractor
04.2008 - Current
  • Influence with saxophonist Gary Denbow (2008).
  • The Gates BBQ Suite with saxophonist Bobby Watson (2010).
  • The Train Ride Home with singer-songwriter Malynda Hale (2012).
  • City Lights music video with singer-songwriter Malynda Hale (2013).
  • Jerry Seinfeld's Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee (guitar, programming with keys, bass and drums (2016)).

Guitarist

Independent Contractor
09.2003 - Current
  • Guest artist for the Central High School Jazz Ensemble (Saint Joseph, MO - May 2017).
  • Flamenco guitarist for Bernarda Alba (Pace University - New York, NY – October 2015).
  • Guitarist for St. Jude Children’s Hospital Benefit Concert, (Highline Ballroom New York, NY - April 2015).
  • Lead guitarist for The Journey Church (New York, NY - February 2011 - February 2020).
  • Guitarist for Worlds of Fun Powerhouse Band (Kansas City, MO – June 2009 – August 2010).
  • Guitarist for the UMKC Concert Jazz Band, led by Bobby Watson. Performed with: Randy Brecker, Jaleel Shaw, and Sean Jones (Kansas City, MO - August 2007 to May 2010).
  • Opening act for the Dave Weckl Group (Trails West Festival, St. Joseph, MO – August 2006).
  • Guitarist for contemporary and traditional worship services (Wyatt Park Christian Church, St. Joseph, MO – October 2003 – September 2010).

Marketing Intern

Carl Fisher Music Publishing
New York
02.2011 - 04.2011
  • Promoted music literature written by famed Persian composer, Behzad Ranjbaran.
  • Researched and organized contact information for major editors of music publications.
  • Entered and sent review copies using Microsoft NAV to state music associations and principal orchestral bassists in established domestic symphonies.
  • Revised press releases.

Education

Jazz And Studio Music. Magna Cum Laude. -

UMKC Conservatory of Music And Dance
Kansas City
05-2010

Skills

  • Curriculum development
  • Teaching
  • Music composition
  • Guitar performance
  • Music theory
  • Music arrangement
  • Problem solving
  • Time management

Accomplishments

  • First Place State Music Composition PTA Reflections Contest (March 2006).
  • 2x ASCAP Young Jazz Composer Awards Finalist for large ensemble work (2013, 2014).
  • NYRR Podium (open men's division) and various Age Group awards.
  • Boston Marathon Qualifier.

Affiliations

  • Traveled to Iten, Kenya and wrote about Kenyan running culture on my Musings blog (2017).
  • Participated in a research study on endurance as an athlete for NISMAT (Lenox Hill Hospital, March 2017).
  • A husband and father of two kids in Brooklyn, NY.
  • Studied the sport of running for 11 years with a focus on physiology and biomechanics. Transferred my studies to a practical way to improve my own running performance based on the science.

Timeline

Marketing Intern

Carl Fisher Music Publishing
02.2011 - 04.2011

New York based musician, composer, educator

Self-employment
10.2010 - Current

Recording Guitarist

Independent Contractor
04.2008 - Current

Guitarist

Independent Contractor
09.2003 - Current

Jazz And Studio Music. Magna Cum Laude. -

UMKC Conservatory of Music And Dance

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