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skills-and-bones' podcastExtend Your Trombone Knowledge with Nikki AbissiThis is the first episode with a co-host. Bruce Faske from episode one of this season has agreed to join me on the search for trombone treasures during season 5. Here is our first collaboration interviewing trombonist, educator, and entreprenuer, Nikki Abissi. We learn about Nikki growing up with tips she's learned along the way about trombone, teaching, and life in general. I hope you enjoy! Nikki's website: https://www.nikkiabissi.com/ 2024-09-241h 07
Snap AuditionNikki Abissi - NYC Trombonist With the American Symphony Orchestra & Julliard GradNikki Abissi is a professional trombonist and teacher living in New Jersey, outside of New York City. She is Second Trombone of the historic American Symphony Orchestra, and an active performer on Broadway and with professional orchestras around the world.Nikki also invited an extension handle for the trombone called, Extendabone.
Nikki graduated from The Juilliard School under the instruction of Joseph Alessi, Principal Trombonist of the New York Philharmonic. She received her Master of Music Degree from Stony Brook University under the instruction of Michael Powell, Principal Trombonist of the Orchestra of St. Luke’s...2024-06-2544 min
Rising Stars PodcastBrass Moms Part 2 - Pregnancy and Parenthood (Panel Discussion)This week's episode will feature host, Carol Jantsch, moderating a panel of five brass musicians-all of whom are brilliant, incredibly talented, and most importantly, amazing mothers. The topics of discussion will include parenthood and the fourth trimester of pregnancy. We welcome Jennifer Marotta, Dr. Katy Ambrose, Nicole Abissi, Dr. Amy Schumaker Bliss, and Velvet Brown to the Rising Stars Podcast for the conclusion of our two-part series, Brass Moms. Jen's websiteFollow Jen on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube Katy's websiteFollow Katy on Facebook and Instagram The Horn Call Podcast Epi...2022-02-031h 39
Bold as Brass PodcastNikki AbissiA nosy trombonist (Melissa Brown) chats to fellow brass professionals about their careers, how they got there, and what music they'd happily put in the bin. In this episode trombonist Nikki Abissi tells us how (like several previous guests) she felt so at home at Interlochen Arts Camp, what it was like to study with world renowned trombonist Joseph Alessi, and how Extendabone came to fruition! All episodes recorded during COVID-19 lockdown via video call programmes. There are occasional technical glitches - please bear with us! Facebook: Bold as Brass Podcast Instagram: @boldasbrasspodcast2021-05-0951 min
The Trombone ShowNikki Abissi & I Went to the Same High School!Nikki and I attended Libertyville High School over 10 years apart. The school remains as one of the top ranked high schools in the state of Illinois.
In this interview, we share our experiences attending the school. We also dive into her growing career as a musician including her time at Interlochen, how she met Colin Williams (associate principal trombonist of NY Philharmonic), and her invention of the Extendabone.
Don't forget to also watch this interview on YouTube!
Follow Nikki on Instagram!
Buy her Extendabone!
Check out her website! 2021-03-201h 14
The Musician's Guide To Being Healthy, Wealthy, and WiseEpisode 90: Interview with Nikki Abissi“I’m not trying to make a million dollars. I’m trying to make a difference. And when that’s your motivator, then your ego doesn’t matter.” Whether it be performing, teaching, or innovating, Nikki strives to help people. She was drawn to the trombone because it was different – now, she’s innovating trombone pedagogy and making a difference. After years of study at Interlochen and Juilliard, Nikki started freelancing and taking auditions. Throughout her performance trajectory, she learned to embrace the process rather than the results; preparing for auditions isn’t about winning the next job – it’s about pu...2020-11-181h 08