Nick has been deeply involved in music since 2003. He studied music throughout middle and high school in a small mountain town in Colorado. The knowledge that Nick has gained led him to pursue a prosperous career in music. After graduation from high school, Nick got accepted into the University of Colorado Denver College of Arts and Media. Nick has gained experience pertaining to music performance, business, and engineering. He has participated in numerous musical projects, both recording and performing in them. His more notable projects are a demo CD for Denver funk band Space Junk, and performing on the drum set for Denver electronic duo Melody Lines.
Experience
The Spot Studios: Lakewood CO, May 2014 – Present
She Spot Studios is a professional world-class studio that records all genres of music. They have worked with artists like Air Dubai and The Motet as well as numerous local bands. The console used is the Euphonix CS2000, digitally controlled analog.
Red Rocks Amphitheater: Morrison CO, May 2014 – Present
Nick is the supervisor for the warehouse crew at Red Rocks. His duties include organizing the employees and their jobs, troubleshooting, and making sure things go as planned.
World Famous Studios Intern: Arvada CO, April 8th 2014 – December 2014
This studio focuses on the use of analog and digital technology in tracking, mixing, and mastering. Use of a patch bay and outboard gear, tape machines, and digital multi tracking required to finish productions.
Education
University of Colorado Denver Courses
- Audio Production (3 semesters)
- Audio Production Seminar (2 semesters)
- Audio Post Production
- Live Sound
- Surround Sound
- Digital Music Techniques
- Critical Listening
- Mastering
- Physics of Sound
- Theory (2 semesters)
- Sight Reading/Ear Training (2 semesters)
- Music History (2 semesters)
- Afro-Cuban Percussion Ensemble (2 semesters)
- Songwriting (2 semesters)
- Sight Reading & Improv.
- Applied Drum Set Lessons (2 semesters)
- Guitar (2 semesters)
- Piano (2 semesters)
- Music Business
- Music Marketing
- Web Design
Passions and Goals
For as long as I can remember I’ve loved music. My passion drives me to explore every facet of the music and recording industry. There is nothing like being involved in a musical project, watching it grow, and making people happy with what you have created. I plan to always be involved in music, performing, recording, and helping other artists and students achieve their goals.
