SoCal Guitarist, LA College of Music Alumni, Music Director at Center Church in Irvine, CA, and blogger/writer.

Inspired by John Mayer, BB King, and U2, Nico picked up the guitar in the eighth grade, and began playing in numerous concerts, church praise nights, and even missions trips to the Philippines and Mexico.

After graduating from Irvine High in 2013, Nico joined the Jazz Ensemble at Irvine Valley College (directed by Dan St. Marseille), and discovered musicians like Charlie Parker, Wes Montgomery, and Kenny Burrell.

Nico received an Associates of Arts Degree in Guitar Performance at the Los Angeles College of Music, graduating on the President’s Honor Roll in March 2017. While studying under teachers like Adam Levy and Brad Rabuchin (Ray Charles), he served as an official school tutor for all guitar technique and theory levels.

On the weekends, you can find Nico serving as Music Director at Center Church in Irvine, teaching privately and at local music schools, and performing with diverse musical groups.

Notably, Nico has performed or worked with…

Billy Cobham: jazz drummer (Miles Davis, Mahavishnu Orchestra)
Dave Beyer: rock drummer (Loggins and Messina, Melissa Etheridge, Christopher Cross, Michael McDonald)
Adam Levy: guitarist/songwriter (Tracy Chapman, Norah Jones)
JoLi: songwriting duo (“Everything Is Awesome!!!” from the LEGO Movie) @ Comic-Con Palm Springs
Neonomora: Indonesian singer/songwriter @ A&R Worldwide MUSEXPO2017
Kira Morrison: jazz/pop vocalist

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