New York-based musician Cole Manel (he/him) is a skilled multi-instrumentalist whose experience transcends genres and time periods. He has studied Historical Performance at the Peabody Institute of the Johns Hopkins University and the Schola Cantorum in Basel, Switzerland, and specializes in performing on modern and historical plectrum instruments, particularly the lute and guitar. An avid chamber musician and collaborator, Cole is a founding member of numerous ensembles and music projects, including Magdalena. With his varied background as a classical tuba player, he brings his passion for the unique to his craft and strives to share the magic of early music with audiences. Outside of his musical endeavors, Cole is a dedicated scholar of computer science.