Masha Brodskaya is a Grammy-nominated violinist, composer, producer, and creative technologist whose work bridges music, neuroscience, immersive technology, and emotional wellbeing. From overcoming the challenges of a demanding childhood, immigration, and entrepreneurship, she has transformed personal adversity into a mission of healing through art, co-founding the brainwave-music platform NEXVOX and leading nonprofit initiatives that bring music to vulnerable children worldwide. Guided by creativity, compassion, and innovation, Brodskaya continues to redefine how music and technology can work together to foster deeper human connection and emotional transformation.

Here is the Q&A session we had with Masha Brodskaya.

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How do you introduce yourself?

Hi, I’m Masha Brodskaya – a Grammy-nominated, genre-fluid violinist, composer, vocalist, producer, and entrepreneur.

I’m also a multidisciplinary artist, creative technologist, and mental-health innovator working at the intersection of music, neuroscience, immersive technology, and emotional wellbeing. The New York Times and Forbes have described me as a VR and neuroscience-music pioneer.

I’m also the co-founder of NEXVOX, a brainwave-music technology platform, and the founder of a nonprofit organization that uses music and interactive creative programs to support children in isolation — from hospitals and orphanages to refugee settings and juvenile facilities — while connecting them with young musical prodigies around the world. At the center of all my work is the same mission: to use music as a force for healing, connection, and transformation.

Struggle – What hardships have you gone through in life?

I’ve never been someone who likes to present myself through hardship or speak about struggle from a place of complaint. But my life has certainly taken me through many layers of challenge… emotionally, physically, professionally, and spiritually.

I was born into a family of extraordinary musicians, but my childhood was complex. I grew up in a boarding school for musical child prodigies, which gave me discipline and artistic foundation, but also exposed me to loneliness, pressure, cruelty, and bullying at a very young age.

Also, later, as an immigrant, a woman artist, and an entrepreneur, I had to build my life from almost nothing but vision, sensitivity, and determination. None of that made me feel like a victim. It made me stronger, but also more compassionate.

I think hardship can either close the heart or expand it. For me, it expanded it. It also helped me see that behind every villain is a lack of love earlier in their life. And probably sharing and spreading love is what I see as my mission. For that, I give credit and gratitude to everything I’ve been through.

What do people usually not know about you?

The things people don’t know about me should probably stay unknown — at least the most interesting ones.

But seriously, I think people often see the performer, the confidence, the accomplishments, and the intensity – the facade. What they may not see is sensitivity, vulnerability, and introspection. But these are the things for just a few to know.

My strength doesn’t come from being untouched by life. It comes from feeling deeply and still choosing to create beauty.

What sets you apart from others?

I don’t think it’s my job to praise myself – that is for others to decide. And as of criticism, on the other hand, – it is part of my own inner work and growth.

What sets me apart from others is simply being myself.

What are your upcoming major events?

I have a lot of new music scheduled to come out, including a new album, new singles, and several music videos.

I’m also very excited about my collaboration with The Monroe Institute, the world’s leading consciousness research organization. Those projects are already confirmed and officially in motion. 

There are a few other major things developing as well, including some big collaborations and performances, but I prefer to share them when they are ready to be announced publicly. As they say – create in the quiet and do more than you speak.

What expert advice would you like to give?

My advice would be: don’t wait for permission to become who you are. 

The world will often try to define you, categorize you, or make you easier to understand. But your real power is usually in the part of you that does not fit into one simple box.

Talent is important, but it is not enough. Discipline, emotional honesty, resilience, and the ability to keep your heart open matter just as much.

And especially now, when technology is moving so fast, I believe innovation should serve the human spirit and not hurting it. Technology should not replace soul, empathy, or a real connection and human relationships – it should help us access them more deeply.

Your social media handles and website links?

• Instagram: @ambemusic
• YouTube: @mashabrodskaya
• Website: www.mashamusic.vip