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Nashville-based violinist/violist/fiddle/mandolin/string arranger with 8+ years of studio and touring experience with artists such as Martina McBride, The Eagles, Kameron Marlowe, and The Nashville Scoring Orchestra. I am classically trained and experienced in many different genres!

Hey! My name is Jacob Naggy and I am a professional violinist/fiddle/multi-instrumental player based in Nashville, TN . I have 10+ years of both studio and live performance experience and excel in a wide range of styles, ranging from country to classical. I am classically trained and hold both a Bachelor's and Master's degree in violin performance. I record in my home studio and can produce anything from overdubs to full orchestral string sections!

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by Karl R.
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Jacob is and excellent fiddle/violin player. He put some hot licks on my Country/Funky song. I highly recommend!
Karl Ritter

Interview with Jacob Naggy

Q: What's your 'promise' to your clients?
A: Professional quality always.
Q: What do you like most about your job?
A: The ability to connect and make music with people from around the world! And that everyday is different!
Q: What questions do you ask prospective clients?
A: What is the overall mood or theme of the song? What general style are you looking for? Will you need any arranging done? There are many more.
Q: What was your career path? How long have you been doing this?
A: I went to Belmont University for my Bachelor of Music in violin performance degree and Appalachian State University for my Master of Music in violin performance degree. After school, I moved back to Nashville to pursue music full-time. I currently am a freelance session and touring musician, as well as a violinist in the Chattanooga Symphony.
Q: What do you bring to a song?
A: I bring professional playing, high-quality equipment, fluid communication, a creative instinct, and a duty to serve the song!
Q: What other musicians or music production professionals inspire you?
A: Jenee Fleenor and Derek Wells! Two Nashville session legends.
Q: Describe the most common type of work you do for your clients.
A: Mostly fiddle overdubs for country tunes and orchestral strings for projects that range widely in genre. I also record mandolin, and acoustic guitar in addition to string arranging.