Thank you for visiting Rosette Music Studio! My name is Nicole, or Nikki and I am located in Victoria, BC. I teach guitar lessons in Victoria both privately from my home studio on online over zoom.

I began studying guitar at the age of five and started lessons at the Victoria Conservatory of Music when I was seven years old. After completing the VCM/Camosun Diploma in Music, I earned my Bachelor of Music in Performance from the University of Victoria. In 2014, I completed a Master of Music in Performance at the University of Ottawa, where I studied classical guitar under Patrick Roux.

I have over 15 years of teaching experience and enjoy working with dedicated students of all ages and abilities. My teaching is rooted in classical guitar technique and repertoire while also encouraging creativity, curiosity, confidence, and musical expression.

In addition to teaching classical guitar, I spent five years teaching Early Childhood Music, specializing in musical exploration for children from six months to preschool age. Since 2016, I have been a faculty member at the Victoria Conservatory of Music while continuing to teach privately through Rosette Music Studio.

The studio is named after the rosette — the decorative design surrounding the sound hole of the guitar — which reflects both the artistry and craftsmanship of the instrument.

I share my home with a small dog named Wintrow, who loves greeting students and welcoming visitors to the studio. During lessons with younger children, he relaxes quietly in his crate to help maintain a calm and focused learning environment.

I am also active in the local music community, regularly teaching masterclasses and participating in Open Mic nights hosted by the Victoria Guitar Society.

Outside of teaching, I enjoy studying flamenco guitar, hiking with my dog, ocean swimming, reading fantasy novels, and spending as much time with music as possible.