I am Michał Górka, a professional musician and cellist based in Kraków. I co-founded the Polish Celtic Association and help organize the Kraków Celtic Festival, while also collaborating with luthier workshops and hurdy gurdy manufacturers. I bring a strong sense of detail, organizational skill, and a passion for European folk music to every project, whether I’m performing with bands or helping to build instruments. Traveling across Europe for performances and projects is in my rhythm — I’ve performed with bands such as Daj Ognia, Shannon, The Stouters, Kraków Creek, and Light Migrations, and I stay actively involved in Celtic culture and European folklore. I’m fluent in Polish and English, I love learning quickly, and I enjoy sharing knowledge through teaching and collaborations with fellow musicians and artisans.

Michał Górka

I am Michał Górka, a professional musician and cellist based in Kraków. I co-founded the Polish Celtic Association and help organize the Kraków Celtic Festival, while also collaborating with luthier workshops and hurdy gurdy manufacturers. I bring a strong sense of detail, organizational skill, and a passion for European folk music to every project, whether I’m performing with bands or helping to build instruments. Traveling across Europe for performances and projects is in my rhythm — I’ve performed with bands such as Daj Ognia, Shannon, The Stouters, Kraków Creek, and Light Migrations, and I stay actively involved in Celtic culture and European folklore. I’m fluent in Polish and English, I love learning quickly, and I enjoy sharing knowledge through teaching and collaborations with fellow musicians and artisans.

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I am Michał Górka, a professional musician and cellist based in Kraków. I co-founded the Polish Celtic Association and help organize the Kraków Celtic Festival, while also collaborating with luthier workshops and hurdy gurdy manufacturers. I bring a strong sense of detail, organizational skill, and a passion for European folk music to every project, whether I’m performing with bands or helping to build instruments.

Traveling across Europe for performances and projects is in my rhythm — I’ve performed with bands such as Daj Ognia, Shannon, The Stouters, Kraków Creek, and Light Migrations, and I stay actively involved in Celtic culture and European folklore. I’m fluent in Polish and English, I love learning quickly, and I enjoy sharing knowledge through teaching and collaborations with fellow musicians and artisans.

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Language

Polish
Fluent
English
Fluent

Work Experience

Co-founder at Polish Celtic Association
January 1, 2025 - Present
Co-founded the Polish Celtic Association and the Kraków Celtic Festival, supporting Celtic music initiatives and events in Kraków.
Employee at P.A.N. Luthier Workshop
January 1, 2023 - Present
Employee at the P.A.N. luthier workshop in Kraków.
Employee at Nuemo
January 25, 2022 - September 30, 2024
Employee at the hurdy gurdy manufacture Nuemo in Kraków.
Employee at P.A.N. luthier workshop in Kraków
January 1, 2023 - Present
Employed at a luthier workshop, involved in instrument crafting and related luthier activities.
Employee at Nuemo hurdy gurdy manufacture in Kraków
January 25, 2022 - September 30, 2024
Employed at Nuemo hurdy gurdy manufacture, contributing to instrument production and repair.

Education

Master of Arts at Academy of Music in Kraków
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2018
Bachelor at Academy of Music in Kraków
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2016
Cello - Secondary Music School at State General Secondary Music School of Fryderyk Chopin in Kraków
January 1, 2007 - January 1, 2013
Master of Arts at Academy of Music in Kraków
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2018
Bachelor at Academy of Music in Kraków
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2016
Secondary General Music School diploma at State General Secondary Music School of Fryderyk Chopin in Kraków
January 1, 2007 - January 1, 2013

Qualifications

Pedagogic course
January 11, 2030 - December 10, 2025
Pedagogic course
January 11, 2030 - December 10, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Manufacturing, Education, Professional Services, Other