Nicole

Meet Nicole!

Percussion & Drum Set Experience:
My musical background began at a young age, performing in church worship bands starting at age 7. Before high school, I participated in two intermediate homeschool bands, earned Superior ratings in Solo & Ensemble, and was selected for the South Carolina All-State Band. I also studied privately with Paul Riddle, drummer for the Marshall Tucker Band.

During high school, I continued performing in church worship bands and earned additional Superior ratings at Solo & Ensemble. I also performed with a WGI indoor drumline that became a 5th-place World Championship finalist, gaining experience in a highly competitive percussion environment.

Since graduating high school, I have continued performing and teaching in a variety of musical settings. My experience includes two years of private lesson instruction, church worship bands, classic rock bands, and an Irish pipe band and drum corps. I also create and share music content through my YouTube channel.

My diverse performance experience allows me to help students explore different styles of drumming while building strong fundamentals, technique, musicality, and confidence.