PICK WITH NICK
About
A major benefit of where I studied music was that my instructors were all active, professional musicians. I wanted both the book knowledge and it’s direct application to my instrument- so that’s how I’ve approached teaching the past 20 years.
I have over 100 students taught in total, upwards of 2,000 stage appearances, was an original cofounder and director of the 402 arts collective in Benson, NE, helped launch another local studio in omaha, spent time touring and recorded on countless tracks for artists all over the world including Tim Halperin, Gabby Mills, and Chris Grey whose recent album debuted at #7 in the world on spotify.
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Frequently asked questions
What is your typical process for working with a new student?
You're here to get better, so I'm ready to jump right in!
If it's theory, songwriting, or even just wanting to learn a fun to play riff, let's go :)
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
Graduate of McNally Smith College of Music in St. Paul, MN - Aug 2005
Professional touring and recording studio experience
Do you have a standard pricing system for your lessons? If so, please share the details here.
Typically, online lessons start at $35/hr.
How did you get started teaching?
My last semester of college, a professor of mine suggested I try it since my strengths have always been in music and communicating those skills to others. I was hired on the spot w/ a private music instruction company in the Twin Cities and have been teaching music in some facet ever since!
What types of students have you worked with?
All ages, styles, interests and skill levels.
My youngest student was age 5 in Minneapolis. He was amongst my first students ever and was an actual prodigy. I'll never forget!
--ranging to a gentleman in his late 70s who played a beautiful vintage Gibson 335 & just wanted to learn "Mr. Postman." Equally memorable :)
Typically, though, my students have been between 12 and 30.
What advice would you give a student looking to hire a teacher in your area of expertise?
Find someone willing to teach you what you enjoy!