1. Nathanael Koenig________Resume___________________
616-765-2181 nathanael_koenig@hotmail.com NathanaelKoenig.com
15 N Oxford St. Brooklyn, NY
Education
Bachelor of Music in Guitar Performance May 2014
McNally Smith College of Music (MSCM), St Paul, MN GPA: 3.92/4.0
Alpena Community College, Alpena, MI GPA: 3.8/4.0
Berklee Music Online Pro Tools Production Certificate GPA: 4.0/4.0
Rogers City High School GPA: 3.7/4.0
Performance Experience
Along the Way Tour 2015
-Solo Jazz and Classical Guitar CD release tour. Concerts held at: The Waters
Edge MI, Glacier Hills MI, Vineyard Cafe MI, Localz ME, The Wells Reserve ME,
Downeast Salmon Federation ME, Nextdoor Gallery ME, Reidel Galleries ME
Project Mercury 2014-2015
-Played keyboard in the band. Performed classic rock, contemporary rock, blues,
and original music. Concerts held at: The Loft MI, Mac’s Bar MI
MSCM Advanced Jazz Ensemble 2014
-Played guitar in the six piece jazz group. Concerts held at: MSCM Auditorium
MN, Eau Claire Jazz Festival WI
Nathanael Koenig Jazz Trio 2013-2014
-Was the band leader and guitarist for the jazz trio. Performed original music and
jazz standards. Concerts held at: Senor Wong’s MN, Soundbite Café MN
Ben Chargot’s Senior Recital 2014
-Played Guitar in the four piece group. Performed a medley of contemporary hip
hop songs with a live band. Concert held at the Soundbite Café.
Nadege Kokoe’s Senior Recital 2014
-Played guitar with a large African Gospel Choir. Performed reggae,
contemporary pop, jazz, and traditional African music. Concert held at MSCM
Auditorium MN
Ricky Parker’s Senor Recital 2014
-Played guitar in a jazz trio setting. Performed jazz standards and original music.
Concert held at the Soundbite Café MN
Jake Brisson Band 2012-2014
-Played guitar in the four piece Pop/R&B group. Performed original music.
Concerts held at the Soundbite Café MN, Wild Tymes MN
MSCM Latin Ensemble 2013- 2014
-Played guitar in the Latin Jazz group. Performed standard mambo, salsa, bossa
nova, and samba music. Concerts held at the Soundbite Café MN, The Artists Quarter
MN
MSCM Jazz Ensemble 2012-2013
-Played guitar in the vocal jazz group. Performed original arrangements of jazz
standards. Concerts held at The Artists Quarter MN, Minnesota Music Café MN, St Paul
Jazz Festival MN
2. MSCM Rhythm and Bows Ensemble 2012-2013
-Played guitar in the nine piece rock group with a string ensemble. Performed
classic rock, reggae, blues, jazz, and original music. Concerts held at the Soundbite Café,
Minnesota Music Café MN, MSCM Auditorium MN, MSCM Eclectic Strings Festival
MN, The Fitzgerald Theatre MN
Eva Beneke’s Live at 5 concert opening 2012
Played duo classical guitar chamber music to open up for Eve Beneke. Concert
held at the MSCM Auditorium MN
Sean Pierce Junior Recital 2012
Played guitar in the five piece rock group. Performed a mix of classic rock, blues,
and jazz. Concert held at the Soundbite Café MN
Recordings
Nathanael Koenig Along the Way 2015
Jake Brisson Band Adventure 2013
The Authority Figures Posters 2013
Teaching Experience
Academy of Music at String Connection –Lansing, MI 2014-2015
-Taught beginner, intermediate, and advanced guitar, bass, piano, drums,
composition, and music theory private lessons. Also taught a four piece rock ensemble
class. In total, there were around 30-40 different students ranging from 5 years old to 60+
Private Lesson Instructor 2013-Present
-Taught freelance guitar, bass, piano, drum, composition, and music theory
private lessons
Awards
Graduated Summa Cum Laude 2014
MSCM Deans List 2012-2014
MSCM Diamond Scholarship 2012-2014
Work Experience
Academy of Music at String Connection –Lansing, MI 2014-2015
-Worked as a teacher and in the academy office. Signed up and scheduled lessons
with the Mindbody program, scheduled, organized, and ran student recitals, worked in
customer service and retail sales.
McNally Smith –St Paul, Minnesota. 2012-2014
Worked as a Resident Assistant. Created programs and activities, provided counseling,
and dealt with problems ranging from maintenance to conduct issues for college students
in the residence hall.
McNally Smith Summer Camps -St. Paul, Minnesota. Summers 2012 and 2013
Worked as a camp counselor for young musicians aging from 13 to 20. Supervised
activities and trips, aided in lessons, scheduled and ran recitals
3. Project SHARE –Washington County, Maine. Summers 2007-2015
Worked on a restoration crew for endangered and protected animals. Did work involving
stream surveying, habitat restoration, road construction, public relations and more
Recollections, Inc. - Hawks, Michigan 2008-2011
Worked in office, maintenance, and advertising departments. Did data entry, filing,
shipment handling, janitorial duties, and video editing.
Skills
-Extensive experience in Audio Engineering, Mixing, and Mastering with Pro Tools
software
-Well versed with Finale notation software
-Expert in Music Theory and Ear Training
-Skilled sight reader
-Very knowledgeable of Classical, Jazz, and Pop music history
-Competent with Microsoft Office programs
-CPR and First Aid training