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Hi, I'm James Margolis—a seasoned professional musician based in New York City with over 10 years of performing around NYC and beyond. I'm a frequent collaborator, always hungry to learn and grow. I'm a multi-instrumentalist with expertise in guitar (live and in-studio), drums, bass, sax, and some piano. I write and perform original songs, learn and arrange covers, and I've produced, mixed, and engineered a number of recordings for myself and friends. I also work as a sound engineer and comfortable operating audio equipment and music production software.…Hi, I'm James Margolis—a seasoned professional musician based in New York City with over 10 years of performing around NYC and beyond. I'm a frequent collaborator, always hungry to learn and grow. I'm a multi-instrumentalist with expertise in guitar (live and in-studio), drums, bass, sax, and some piano. I write and perform original songs, learn and arrange covers, and I've produced, mixed, and engineered a number of recordings for myself and friends. I also work as a sound engineer and comfortable operating audio equipment and music production software.

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Hi, I'm James Margolis—a seasoned professional musician based in New York City with over 10 years of performing around NYC and beyond. I'm a frequent collaborator, always hungry to learn and grow. I'm a multi-instrumentalist with expertise in guitar (live and in-studio), drums, bass, sax, and some piano. I write and perform original songs, learn and arrange covers, and I've produced, mixed, and engineered a number of recordings for myself and friends. I also work as a sound engineer and comfortable operating audio equipment and music production software.…Hi, I'm James Margolis—a seasoned professional musician based in New York City with over 10 years of performing around NYC and beyond. I'm a frequent collaborator, always hungry to learn and grow. I'm a multi-instrumentalist with expertise in guitar (live and in-studio), drums, bass, sax, and some piano. I write and perform original songs, learn and arrange covers, and I've produced, mixed, and engineered a number of recordings for myself and friends. I also work as a sound engineer and comfortable operating audio equipment and music production software.

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Hi, I’m James Margolis—a seasoned professional musician based in New York City with over 10 years of performing around NYC and beyond. I’m a frequent collaborator, always hungry to learn and grow.

I’m a multi-instrumentalist with expertise in guitar (live and in-studio), drums, bass, sax, and some piano. I write and perform original songs, learn and arrange covers, and I’ve produced, mixed, and engineered a number of recordings for myself and friends. I also work as a sound engineer and comfortable operating audio equipment and music production software.

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Work Experience

Musician at James Margolis (Self-employed)

May 1, 2012 - Present

Songwriting, arrangement, and live performance; touring musician performing solo and with groups; booking shows and managing tour logistics.

Live Sound Engineer at The Roxy Hotel / The Django

June 1, 2018 - Present

Operate soundboard for live performances; setup and breakdown microphones and equipment; run sound checks and troubleshoot audio issues.

Musician at The Journey Church

August 1, 2018 - January 1, 2020

Play bass to accompany praise teams; provide accompaniment for church choirs and other musicians in worship; adapt to new songs, concepts, and arrangements quickly and professionally.

Musician at The Travelers

January 1, 2016 - Present

Guitar, vocals, songwriting, arranging, and performing; book tours and manage tour logistics; accounting; setup and breakdown equipment; promotion and graphic design.

Teacher at Private Guitar Lessons

February 1, 2015 - Present

Taught an hour-long private lessons weekly for over a year to one student; taught freelance lessons to the community.