Nicole, also known as Nikki, started studying guitar at the age of 5 taking lesson at the Victoria Conservatory of Music at the age of 7. After completing the VCM/Camosun Diploma in Music, she completed a Bachelor Music Performance at the University of Victoria. In 2014, Nicole completed a Masters of Music Performance at the University of Ottawa studying with Patrick Roux.

Nicole has over 15 years of teaching experience and enjoys working with dedicated students of all ages and abilities. In addition to her classical guitar training, Nicole has spent five years teaching Early Childhood Music, specializing in music training and exploration for children ages 6 months to preschool. She is has been a faculty member at the Victoria Conservatory of Music since 2016 and also teaches from her home studio, Rosette Music Studio, in beautiful Victoria BC. The studio is named after the beautifully creative design that surround the sound hole of the guitar called a rosette.

In the community, Nicole regularly teaches masterclasses and attends the Open Mic nights hosted by the Victoria Guitar Society.

In her spare time Nicole enjoys playing music, studying flamenco guitar, ocean swimming and reading as many fantasy novels as she can.