Shlomi Goldenberg

About Me

Music is my passion, and teaching is the way I pass that love forward. I believe everyone can learn music and connect to it in their own unique way.

My Musical Journey

My Musical Journey Through the Years

1959

i was born

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1983

The Beginning

Cornish Institute Seattle - Opening the gates to professional music world.

1987

Jazz Specialization

Bachelor's degree from Berklee College of Music - Deepening understanding in jazz and improvisation

1990

Academic Excellence

Master's degree from New England Conservatory - Honing professional skills

2004

Building Community

Founding Jazz Alley club - Creating a space for artists and music lovers

2016

Supreme Academic Achievement

PhD from Bar-Ilan University - Completing the academic journey and creating NUGIA

2022

Special Project

SpirituaLight album release - Combining spirituality and music in a trilogy project

Achievements & Highlights

American Israel Foundation Prize

Winner of American Israel Foundation prize for composition and scholarships from Berklee College and New England Conservatory

International Performances

Performed at festivals in Israel, Italy, Czech Republic, Russia, Belarus and Slovakia with leading jazz musicians

Ben-Gurion University Lecturer

Lecturer on the History of Jazz at Ben-Gurion University (2002-2019)

14 Original Albums

Creator of 14 albums with original compositions (1988-2026), including 'Flower' (first album), 'NUGIA' (doctoral composition), and 'SpirituaLight' trilogy (latest series)

Artistic Director

Artistic director of 'Jazz Alley' club and conductor of Maalot Big Band (2012-2014)