Adam Neely is a renowned bassist, composer, and educator in the world of classical music. Born on June 20, 1988, in New York City, Neely grew up in a family of musicians. His father, David Neely, is a conductor and his mother, Susan Neely, is a pianist. Neely's older brother, Aaron Neely, is also a musician. Neely began playing the bass at the age of 11 and quickly developed a passion for music. He attended the Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School of Music & Art and Performing Arts in New York City, where he studied classical bass with Orin O'Brien. After graduating from high school, Neely went on to study at the Manhattan School of Music, where he earned a Bachelor of Music degree in Jazz Bass Performance. Throughout his career, Neely has performed with a variety of ensembles and musicians, including the New York Philharmonic, the Metropolitan Opera Orchestra, and jazz pianist Vijay Iyer. He has also performed in numerous Broadway shows, including "The Lion King" and "Wicked." In addition to his work as a performer, Neely is also a prolific composer. He has written music for a variety of ensembles, including string quartets, jazz ensembles, and orchestras. His compositions have been performed by ensembles around the world, including the New York Philharmonic and the London Symphony Orchestra. Neely is also a dedicated educator. He has taught bass and music theory at the Manhattan School of Music and the New School for Jazz and Contemporary Music. He is also a popular YouTube personality, with over 1 million subscribers to his channel. On his channel, Neely shares his insights on music theory, bass technique, and the music industry. One of Neely's most notable performances was his appearance with the New York Philharmonic in 2016. Neely was invited to perform as a soloist in the world premiere of composer John Adams' "Scheherazade.2." The piece, which was written for solo violin and orchestra, featured Neely on bass in a prominent role. The performance was widely praised by critics and cemented Neely's reputation as a rising star in the classical music world. Neely has also received numerous awards and accolades throughout his career. In 2014, he was awarded the ASCAP Foundation Young Jazz Composer Award for his composition "The Four Horsemen." In 2017, he was named a TED Fellow, and he gave a TED Talk on the topic of "How to Practice Effectively...for Just About Anything." Despite his many accomplishments, Neely remains humble and dedicated to his craft. He continues to perform, compose, and teach, and he is always looking for new ways to push the boundaries of classical music. With his talent, passion, and dedication, Adam Neely is sure to be a major force in the world of classical music for years to come.

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