Studying privately for over a decade under reputable Bay Area Music gurus Spencer Craig (bass) and Nicole Mortimore (piano and cello), Nick honed his skills on his primary instruments to a professional level. Beyond private lessons, Nick's education extended to completion of a Bachelor of Arts Degree from San Francisco State University, in addition to courses in advanced music theory, composition and piano from Diablo Valley College in Pleasant Hill. 

Having come a long way from his teenage years of playing bass in up and coming punk rock bands, Nick was a member of a variety of Blues, Funk, Rock and R&B bands while in college, and currently performs with Radiokeys, who recently appeared at the legendary San Francisco venue, Slim's. Nick enjoys writing music of his own, and is excited to be a part of the Music Time team, teaching students on Bass, Piano, Cello, Guitar, Mandolin and Ukulele.