NOMAD (Michael Ripoll), The Career Musician 🎸, is someone we at Oksana Management Group genuinely love recommending to our artist community. With over 30 years as a veteran composer, music producer, music director, and session/touring guitarist—who’s shared stages with stars like Stevie Wonder, Natalie Cole, and Justin Bieber—he brings that rare mix of real-world experience and down-to-earth guidance that working musicians actually need.
What we appreciate most is how practical and honest he is about building a sustainable career, going beyond just talent to cover mindset, branding, networking, and the full business side of music. Through his personalized coaching sessions artists get concrete tools to turn passion into profit—from landing gigs to running a full-time business. He also hosts The Career Musician Podcast with over 160 episodes featuring pros like Harvey Mason Jr. and Nathan East, plus an upcoming online masterclass, The Career Musician: Pro Series.
We’re thrilled that NOMAD will be the EMCEE at our Oksana Foundation red carpet fundraising event on April 11, bringing his energy, professionalism, and charm to this special night—VIP ticket holders will have the exclusive opportunity to meet him alongside the featured musicians and other VIPs. It’s a natural fit for us: NOMAD’s focus on empowering musicians through education and mentorship perfectly mirrors our mission to promote music education, community outreach, and client growth in Santa Clarita and beyond.
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Warm regards,
Oksana Kolesnikova
Pianist, Composer, and CEO of Oksana Management Group, Inc.
