Our Team
Founder & CEO
Jake Tavill
Founder and CEO of Indigo Soul NYC, Jake is an artist, songwriter, producer, and engineer who’s goal in life is to create, and empower others to create, moving art. A graduate of NYU Tisch’s Clive Davis Institute of Recorded Music, Jake has released a number of albums, coordinated the renowned GroundUP Music Festival, worked with talented musicians from Jazz to Pop, scored for Film/TV (notably K-Dramas), and performed for audiences across the world. Jake started Indigo Soul NYC to harness the power of the artistic community he had seen grow disconnected yet ever more inspired, through creating accessible resources and support to encourage collaboration across genre, background, and medium to shape the future of culture and make an impact on society.
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If you're looking to talk about the future of Indigo Soul NYC, reach out to Jake at jake@indigosoulnyc.com.
Director of Programming
Haley Gashi
Haley Gashi is the Director of Programming at Indigo Soul NYC. They have four years of film production and special events programming experience. Specializing in production and planning, Haley uses that experience to maintain an organized environment for her staff and patrons of the arts.
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If you're looking to connect regarding our upcoming programing and future events, reach out to Haley at programs@indigosoulnyc.com.
Director of Marketing & Partnerships
Klem Bohdanowicz
Based between London & NYC, Klem works in Marketing and Partnerships with startups in web3, tech, art, and immersive media. She has also founded and led Marketing for a music live-streaming startup, LiveRoom Media, and a women empowerment platform, FemZquared. A singer-songwriter, she is working on her music project, Klemntyna, with a debut album to be released in 2023.
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If you're looking to connect with us about a possible partnership or our markeitng endeavors, reach out to Klem at marketing@indigosoulnyc.com.
Director of Education
Meredith Ginsburg
Meredith is a multi-disciplined artist with focuses in theater, film, and production management. When she's not working on a production she is a proud teaching artist working with multiple groups and private students around NYC. She is so excited to be part of Indigo Soul NYC as Director of Education. She is honored to be building programs focused on community, equity, and opportunity for all.
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If you're looking to connect regarding our education initiatives, reach out to Meredith at education@indigosoulnyc.com.
Director of Content
Taylor Tote
Taylor Tote is the Director of Content at Indigo Soul NYC. Being an artist herself, Taylor has produced and directed award-winning music videos, photoshoots, original music, and more. At Indigo Soul NYC, Taylor focuses on original content for the studio such as podcasts and video series and is excited to use her skills to fulfill Indigo Soul NYC’s mission.
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If you're looking to connect with us about our original content, reach out to Taylor at content@indigosoulnyc.com.
Director of Production
Casey O'Connell
Casey is an audio engineer, producer, and composer hailing from central NJ. They love cats, old school chiptune/tracker music, and slice-of-life anime :) Having attended William Paterson University's Sound Engineering Arts program and worked as an engineer in various roles since, they are well-equipped to handle all your audio production needs; they even designed the acoustic treatment in the Sound Cave!
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If you're looking to connect with us about our studios, production services, and equipment reach out to Casey at production@indigosoulnyc.com.
In-House Musician & Arranger
(Saxophonist, Clarinetist, Flautist)
Michael Squillace
Michael Squillace has been playing saxophone since he was 12 years old, receiving inspirational mentor-ship from Dr. Paul Caruso, a Rutgers Mason Gross graduate. He quickly picked up classical clarinet leading him to win multiple state and region orchestra 1st chair seats in New Jersey. With a background in both blues and classical music, he prides himself on precision without a loss of emotion, complemented by a dark full tone complete with impeccable articulation.
In-House Musician & Arranger
(Violinist)
Domenic Salerni
Violinist Domenic Salerni is a member of the New York-based Grammy Award-winning Attacca Quartet. He is also a frequent guest of the Chiarina Chamber Players, based in Washington, DC, and is active as a chamber musician, clinician, composer, and arranger.
Our Engineers
Alex Quade
Alex is a musician, songwriter, producer, engineer, and filmmaker. His broad and extensive musical training as a classical and non-Western percussionist has taken him around the world performing in venues ranging from Ghana, West Africa to Carnegie Hall. As a producer and engineer, he has worked in the pop, jazz, folk, indie, R&B, rock, classical, and world music styles. Having worked with several Grammy Award-winning and nominated artists, Alex has developed a musical sensibility that defies genre, an ear for finding unique harmonies, and a feel for creating interesting rhythmic juxtapositions. With the goal to create meaningful and impactful art, Alex strives to push boundaries and explore new intersections humbly and with an open mind.
Jackson Sadinsky
Jackson Sadinsky has been making music since 2014, and has been releasing music professionally since 2018. First gaining success with a cover of Lil Peep’s Star Shopping, Jackson’s music has sought to address issues ranging from mental health to growing up in the modern world, and everything in between. He currently maintains over 3 million streams, as well as 3 full length albums, all of which are self-produced and mixed.
After growing up in the punk rock scene of the Carolina’s, and after Covid-19 interrupted his studies of digital marketing at Appalachian State University, Jackson moved to New York City to pursue music. He has worked at Funkadelic Studios, Studio 17, and most recently at Indigo Soul NYC’s Sound Cave.
Favorite Artists: Linkin Park, Bring Me The Horizon, Lil Peep, $uicideboy$, Glaive, Midwxst, 93feetofsmoke, City Morgue, Heylog, Mike Shinoda
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Website: www.sadinsky.club
Tony Newbury
Hailing from Howell, New Jersey Tony Newbury is a recording artist making a name for himself in Jersey’s hip hop scene. With a full discography and two of his own headlining shows in just 4 years he continues to show dedication to his craft. His flow and usage of samples has been able to differentiate him from the basic drill or hard style rapper we hear today. This is just part of who he is, he not only wants to entertain people, but also help them make sense of the crazy world we live in. By making music from his hardships, Tony hopes to help others through theirs.
Website: www.tonynewbury.com
Rob Hartzell
Robin Hartzell started engineering in order to become self-sufficient as a vocalist and producer in small town Vermont, where the Hip Hop scene was once very small. He fell in love with the craft and over the years has sought to become a more well-rounded musician, branching out into a variety of genres. The move to New York has intensified that mission, and Rob is excited and honored to be part of the Indigo Soul team. Rob understands the value of creative control, and as an engineer he encourages the artist to lead the way, while offering feedback when there is room to experiment.
Website: https://linktr.ee/Robscure