“…Nix plays with rock-solid rhythm, exquisite touch and sound, beguiling musicianship, drawing the listener into a unique, and novel sound world” - Robert Margo
— Mandolin Journal, February 2024
““Essentially crafting a new genre of New Classical Banjo, Nix has us re-think all the possibilities of his instrument…””
“The sound of a vibrating plucked string stirs the depths of Michael Nix’s soul. Nix developed the 7-string Banjar to give voice to longings that he felt could best be expressed by crossing three instruments, the lute, the banjo, and the classical guitar, to establish a new, singularly recognizable musical voice. “It’s given me the freedom to become a creative artist, to go beyond being an interpretive artist.” Full article is here: Jane_Kaufman_article.pdf” - Jane Kaufman
— NixWorks Newsletter
“Listeners will discover a shimmering versatility. Full text here: bartoncovereview_.pdf” - Ritchie Davis
— The Recorder
“Michael Nix is one of the most versitile, accomplished musicians living in our area. We don't have time to list all of his accomplishments... Full text: bartoncovereview_.pdf” - Sheryl Hunter
— The Recorder
“brookline_magazine.pdf” - Kristen Paulsen
— Brookline Magazine
“Behold the Banjar Bob Paquette (2008-01-25) AMHERST, MA (WFCR) - Composer and Musician Michael Nix has invented the banjar. It's a cross between a 5-string banjo and a classical guitar. The Greenfield, Massachusetts resident says he created the instrument when he was searching for a sound that he couldn't find on a traditional banjo. © Copyright 2018, wfcr Listen Here: http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wfcr/news.newsmain?action=article&ARTICLE_ID=1217514” - Bob Paquette
— WFCR radio