Welcome to Natalya Kay Music's World

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I had my first official violin lesson on my 7th birthday. But even before that, my papa—my grandfather on my mother’s side—had introduced me to basics on the violin by teaching me simple tunes like “Twinkle, Twinkle”. By 8, I was already competing as well as performing in little events. For many years, I took private Irish fiddle lessons in Westford, MA from Laurel Martin and then I progressed on to taking lessons from a musician in Toronto named Patrick Ourceau. The lessons with Patrick took place via FaceTime!

Although music was always my first love, I initially prioritized a corporate career and never seriously considered being a full-time musician. I worked in Boston in the corporate world, but at the end of 2019, I relocated to Nashville for another job. I had no intention of pursuing music full-time—until 2022, when I was contacted by the manager of Gaelic Storm and invited to audition to become the band’s new fiddle player. I was initially very nervous to make the switch from the corporate world to being a touring musician. But I have never for a second regretted that decision since the first day I stepped on foot the stage with Gaelic Storm.