Find your UNIQUE
path in MUSIC

The EXPERIENCE

Nikki has dedicated their time and energy to making music accessible while creating empowered, passionate musicians. They have extensive experience in music education including:

Teaching artist at the Abrons Art Center
Double bass faculty for The Opportunity Music Project
Guitar/piano/early childhood music at Tone Music Academy
Co-Teacher International Rescue Committee RYSA
Coach and program manager New York Youth Symphonies

Their double bass students have been accepted into the Manhattan School of Music, Mannes College of Music, Cleveland Institute of Music, Juilliard Pre-College, and Manhattan School of Music Pre-College.

The ETHOS

Redefining what music means in our everyday lives.

Making music and practice fun by utilizing play (for both children and adults!).

Helping find your unique path in music.

Deepening connection to self aka Music as meditation, grounding, healing.

Don’t need to be an expert, but you can be!

LESSONS

ALL LEVELS

Instruments

piano, guitar, drums, upright bass, & electric bass

Learning an instrument is like learning a language: building a strong foundation of the basics is key, and there is more than one way to become fluent- even with limited time.

Nikki takes each student’s circumstances into account when creating custom approaches to learning. The goal is always to find a rhythm that can be realistically maintained while allowing for growth in expression.

featured packages:

All Levels. No prior musical experience required.
Learn the song you’ve always wanted to play. With this package you’ll get a handle on the very basic technical aspects and then jump right into practicing. With my customized shortcuts and a little consistency, you’ll surprise yourself with what you can accomplish.
Advanced beginner and up.
No matter how out of practice you are, I can get you up and running again with this quick-start package. We’ll be playing to reactivate your skills from the very first session, with the aim to leave you excited and inspired to keep going by the last one.

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ALL LEVELS

Music Production

From basic home setups to fully-equipped pro spaces, Nikki will guide you in navigating all you need to know to feel confident putting together tracks and producing your own music.

Are you looking for help with a specific project? No matter what level of support you require, Nikki can offer you a scope to suit your needs.

featured packages:

All levels. No prior studio skills required.
Take your concept from idea to finished track. Whether you’re starting from zero or have some elements already, I’ll work with you to create something you’ll be excited to share- and you’ll gain the skills and confidence to continue creating on your own.

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COACHING

Advanced

Advanced musicians need more than just advanced technique. Breaking through plateaus in performance and practice, innovative approaches to process and creativity, elevating craft to art and dealing with burnout and self-doubt are just a few of the areas Nikki addresses in their personalized coaching sessions.

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