Professional Guitarist. My Journey starts from Kyrgyzstan. When I started to play guitar at Age 13, playing in various rock bands. at age 17-18 I became fascinated about jazz, My dream was to come to New York City, The Mecca of Jazz. I graduated college In Kentucky. Toured, played gigs in multiple styles, played in Black Churches. Finally, I got my artist visa and Now I am a full time musician in NYC living my dream

Kasym Moldogaziev

Professional Guitarist. My Journey starts from Kyrgyzstan. When I started to play guitar at Age 13, playing in various rock bands. at age 17-18 I became fascinated about jazz, My dream was to come to New York City, The Mecca of Jazz. I graduated college In Kentucky. Toured, played gigs in multiple styles, played in Black Churches. Finally, I got my artist visa and Now I am a full time musician in NYC living my dream

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Professional Guitarist. My Journey starts from Kyrgyzstan. When I started to play guitar at Age 13, playing in various rock bands. at age 17-18 I became fascinated about jazz, My dream was to come to New York City, The Mecca of Jazz. I graduated college In Kentucky. Toured, played gigs in multiple styles, played in Black Churches. Finally, I got my artist visa and Now I am a full time musician in NYC living my dream

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Language

Russian
Fluent
Kirghiz, Kyrgyz
Fluent
English
Advanced

Work Experience

Touring Musician at Joslyn And The Sweet Compression
June 1, 2023 - January 1, 2024
Played guitar for the band while touring across approximately 30 U.S. states.
Guitarist (Gig Worker) at Various
April 1, 2013 - Present
Played music gigs in different styles including jazz, funk, gospel, blues, rock, and weddings. Regularly perform at a black church for gospel sessions.
Graduate Teaching Assistant at University of Louisville
August 1, 2021 - May 1, 2023
Wrote and charted music for students while assisting in setting up instruments for concerts.
Guitar Teacher at Private Music School
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2018
Provided guitar lessons to students.
Music Specialist at New York Edge
January 1, 2024 - Present
Conducted music education programs.

Education

Master of Arts (M.A.) at University of Louisville
August 1, 2021 - May 1, 2023
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) at Kyrgyz National Conservatory
January 1, 2016 - July 1, 2020

Qualifications

Graduate Teaching Assistant (full scholarship)
August 1, 2021 - May 1, 2023

Industry Experience

Education, Media & Entertainment