Voice, Piano, Violin & Guitar Lessons

I was five years old when I discovered my singing voice. My youthful curiosity soon blossomed into a passion for musical expression through voice, piano, violin, and guitar. Pursuing these interests through college, I am a 2009 summa cum laude graduate from Rollins College, with the degree of Bachelor of Arts in Music and Anthropology, with honors.

I have performed at the White House, Amway Arena, Hard Rock Live, and the Bob Carr Performing Arts Center. My mission is to share the musical exploration that has enriched my life. I currently instruct over 30 private lesson students in voice, piano, violin, and guitar.

Lesson fees at my home studio (Orlando 32817) are:
* 30 minutes for $20
* 45 minutes for $30
* 60 minutes for $40

I will travel for lessons within a 10 mile radius; please request pricing.

As a teacher, I focus equally on formal technique and personal expression. Mastering correct form provides the foundation, upon which a student's capacity for the latter may grow. I view our time together as an opportunity to encourage musical and personal growth.

My goal is to encourage discipline, while fostering creativity. Maintaining the student's interest by adapting my teaching methods to every individual is an important focus, as is engaging the student by allowing him/her choice in the material we learn in lessons. This not only facilitates a cooperative environment, but allows me to tailor my teaching style to a student's interests, strengths, and learning preferences.

I believe music theory is an important focus for a student to understand how tones relate to each other in any piece of music. These relationships will be explored aurally, visually, and tactilely in all lessons. In teaching, my goal is to encourage students to learn and grow independently. In my studio (or your home), mistakes are opportunities for improvement. For the duration of our lesson, you (or your child) are in a nurturing zone of free-expression. Join me in an exploration of personal talent and creativity.

Biography:
Nicole is a 2009 summa cum laude graduate from Rollins College, with the degree of Bachelor of Arts in Music and Anthropology, with honors. While there, she studied violin with Joni Roos and Alvaro Gomez, protege of David Oistrakh. A recipient of the four-year, full, academic Cornell scholarship, Nicole served as co-concertmaster of the Rollins College Orchestra and String Ensemble for three consecutive years.

She has performed with Florida's Space Coast Orchestra and the Rollins College Bach Festival Society Orchestra. Vocally, Nicole has received training from celebrity vocal coach Mark Goff, who has worked with Backstreet Boys, Creed, and Britney Spears. She has performed as a solo vocalist at the White House, Bob Carr Performing Arts Center, Amway Arena, and Hard Rock Live. Nicole has worked as a studio musician (vocals, violin) at local recording studios, including Wright Entertainment Group, manager for the Jonas Brothers, Justin Timberlake, and many others.

In addition to this experience, Nicole has studied piano and guitar for 10 and 7 years, respectively. Nicole currently teaches private music lessons in violin, voice, piano, and guitar at local music schools. Nicole also offers bilingual music education in English and Spanish.

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