Meet Shiri Wolman of Boston, MA

Today we’d like to introduce you to Shiri Wolman.

Shiri, we appreciate you taking the time to share your story with us today. Where does your story begin?
I began playing clarinet at the age of 10 through my school, and something about its sound immediately connected with me. I continued with classical training for several years, playing in orchestras and developing a strong technical foundation that still shapes how I approach music today.
Over time, curiosity led me into new directions. I discovered jazz, which completely changed the way I related to the clarinet. It introduced improvisation, freedom, and a more personal connection to sound. Later on, I became interested in electronic production and sound design, which opened up an entirely new creative world for me.
Today, I’m studying at Berklee College of Music, where I’m continuing to explore how all these different parts of my musical identity can come together. My path hasn’t been linear, but each stage has contributed to how I create and think about music.

We all face challenges, but looking back would you describe it as a relatively smooth road?
It definitely hasn’t been a smooth or straightforward path. One of the biggest challenges has been navigating transitions between different musical worlds. Moving from classical music into jazz, and later into production and sound design, often felt like starting from zero. There were moments where I felt behind or unsure where I fit in.
Another challenge has been balancing multiple disciplines at once. Each area requires a different mindset, and it can sometimes feel like I’m being pulled in different directions. That can make it harder to feel grounded or fully confident in one identity.
I’ve also had to work through self-doubt, especially in new environments. But over time, I’ve learned to stay with that discomfort rather than avoid it, and that has been an important part of my development.

Can you tell our readers more about what you do and what you think sets you apart from others?
I’m a clarinetist, producer, and sound designer, and my work combines jazz and electronic music. I perform and compose original music, and work on production, mixing and sound design.
A big part of what I focus on is bringing the clarinet and woodwinds into spaces where they’re not typically heard, especially within electronic and experimental contexts. I’m interested in blending improvisation with electronic music, and exploring how these sounds can interact together.
What sets me apart is that I move between different roles and genres rather than staying in one lane. That versatility allows me to approach music from multiple perspectives, both technical and creative.
What I’m most proud of is my willingness to keep evolving. I’ve had to reinvent myself multiple times, and even though that process can be uncomfortable, it has helped me grow into a more open and adaptable artist.

What matters most to you? Why?
What matters most to me is developing a creative voice that feels genuinely my own. With so many influences and constant exposure to different practices, it can be easy to lose a sense of direction or feel pressure to fit into certain expectations. Staying connected to what feels authentic to me is something I care about deeply.
I also value growth and curiosity. I think pursuing music is a never-ending journey. There’s always more to learn, more to explore, and new ways to hear things. That ongoing process is what keeps me engaged and motivated.
At the core of it, I want my work to feel honest. Whether it reaches a large audience or not, it’s important to me that it reflects where I am artistically and personally. That sense of authenticity is what gives meaning to my work.

Contact Info:

• Instagram: @shiri.wolman
• Youtube: https://youtube.com/@shiriwolman?si=hJpEu2RhVH3VH6Xv

Image Credits
Devon Xu