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Tel Aviv, Israel
Phone (+972) 50-205-6652
natiniv@gmail.com
natiniv.com / myspace.com/natiniv / FaceBook

Professional Experience

2006 - Present Performing as an independent drummer around the world with many bands and artists.

2004-2005 Performed with Klymaxx and at special events and clubs, California.

2004-2005 Performed at the Port of Athens club, a festive Greek club that offers live music and entertainment nightly, Los Angeles, California.

2000-2003 Managed Drum Circle Company- advancing the subject of drumming in Israel & abroad, also gained experience in marketing, casting & producing shows.

1998-2003 Accompanied for Israeli Children choirs in competitions traveling to China, Hong Kong, Thailand, Taiwan, Japan, Spain & USA.

1998-2003 Performed on TV & radio accompany Israeli artists.

Spring 1997 Served as a representor of Israeli High school with 20-piece big band to US.

1997-2003 Instructed drums & Percussion to both children and adults at a supervision of conservatory school, youth center and also privately, Israel.

1997-2003 Produced and created over 23 multi-faceted musical shows, Israel.

1993-1997 Played First Drum in classical concerts with Inter-Kibbutz group - local & abroad.

1991-2003 Participated in numerous music ensembles of Givat Hayim Music Studio.

General Education

2008-2009 Wingate Institute Gymnasium. Intructor & Nutrition student at the Coaches and Instructor's School.

2007 Ra'anana Academic College. Organizational Behavior course.

2000-2001 Ra'anana Academic College. Major: School System Mng & Psychology.

1995-1998 Mayan High School, Ein Hachoresh. Major: Geography and Music.

Musical Education

2008 Continuing Education Program at the OLODUM SCHOOL, Pelourinho, Salvador Bahia, Brazil

2005-2006 Workshop at the Swiss Jazz School (SJS), Bern, Switzerland.

2004-2005 Graduate Studies Program at LA Music Academy, USA - enrolled on an international scholarship.

2003-2004 Diploma Music program at LA Music Academy, USA.

Feb 2001 South American Rhythm workshop, Salvador Brazil with Antonio Balkan.

1996-2000 Private lessons and enrichment with Israel drummers including Doron Raphaeli and David Rich.

1995-1998 Music Studies at Maayan, included a matriculation exam in music theory and a recital.

1991-1995 Private drum and percussion instruments with master Chen Cymabalista.

Certificates of Esteem

Variety Israel - for enhancing the morale of young & other areas of population.

Akim - for work with the developmentally challenged.

Yaron Harel/IDF Head of Productions - for honesty & leadership, friendship & devotion.

Volunteer Work

2006 Volunteer performances for Wizo.

2000-2003 Organized activities for children with cancer, child traumatized by terrorist attack & troubled youth involved at Schneider Children’s Medical Center.

2000-2003 Volunteer performances for Variety, Akim, Lifeline & other charities.

2000-2003 Volunteered for various High School work with violence-prone youth.

Recommendations & Portfolio

Recommendations from conductors, producers, managers, directors PLUS recordings of various performances available upon request.