About Nico
Nico Paradysz is from Oyster Bay, New York, however he spent the majority of his early music career in New York City, where he took classical piano lessons with Cosmo Buono and Karen Beluso. During his early years, he studied the works of Debussy, Chopin, Beethoven, and Bach, and has performed these works at recitals over the years, even making multiple appearances at Carnegie hall. Throughout highschool, Nico’s musical endeavors began to expand as he began teaching himself how to produce his own music. Through this newfound infatuation with producing, he began experimenting with electronic music and production styles while his unique artistic voice began to emerge. He also played percussion in his highschool concert and jazz band with an incredibly influential teacher for him known as Jeff Suzda.
After being accepted into Berklee College of Music in his senior year, he was able to focus on his music full time, where he began studying jazz piano under his instructor Steve Heck. Shortly after this, it became evident that Nico had a knack for picking up new instruments as he began to learn bass with Mike Visceglia, and guitar with Neal Itzler. While being exposed to all the possible avenues as a musician, Nico quickly found that the music business interested him deeply. Learning about business from the angle of a musician allowed Nico to discover new opportunities he hadn't yet known were possible. This includes creating audio for film & commercials, which he is currently pursuing in addition to performing and collaborating with his peers.
Nico's Music can be many things...
Uplifting:
Moody:
Energetic:
Jeff Suzda - Musician/Educator for Portledge School
"I can easily say that I have never seen a student push so far above and beyond what was asked that even other members of the community, and non musicians, recognized it for what it was… greatness"
Mike Visceglia - Pit Bassist for Kinky Boots
"Nico is very enthusiastic and committed to his work, is very talented and is open to new experiences. These qualities bode well to help him attain his artistic and human goals"
Production Catalogue
Nico frequently collaborates with NYC based producer Tom Matera to produce for vocalists looking for high-end, custom instrumentals.
Here are some of the tracks they've created together:
Latest Youtube Video:
Nike "Steps" Re-score
Before Re-scoring
After Re-scoring
Documentary Scoring
Nico and Tom have also worked with Boiling Springs based outdoor activity organizer, Adventure Explorations in efforts to create short documentary films showcasing their enthralling guided adventures which foster self discovery. All the music you will hear in the two films below are completely original compositions made from scratch.
For the First Time
A Second Chance
Awards
Here are some awards "For the First Time" & "A Second Chance" have earned:
