I am a Montréal-based drummer and percussionist with extensive experience performing in musical theatre, jazz, cabaret, concert, and recording settings. My work includes drum and percussion books for productions such as Amélie, Titanique, The Sound of Music, Bonnie and Clyde, Mean Girls, Hedwig and the Angry Inch, Guys and Dolls, Company, Dreamgirls, and A Chorus Line. I also perform with several contemporary bands and lead jazz and trio projects under my own name. Alongside performing, I enjoy teaching and helping developing musicians build confidence, technique, musicality, and practical performance skills. I have taught privately and through music schools in Montréal and Windsor, served as an education program coordinator, recorded for multiple artists and ensembles, and participated in community, festival, and university performances. My approach is collaborative, adaptable, and grounded in a broad knowledge of jazz, theatre, percussion, and contemporary music.…

Nicholas Baddeley

I am a Montréal-based drummer and percussionist with extensive experience performing in musical theatre, jazz, cabaret, concert, and recording settings. My work includes drum and percussion books for productions such as Amélie, Titanique, The Sound of Music, Bonnie and Clyde, Mean Girls, Hedwig and the Angry Inch, Guys and Dolls, Company, Dreamgirls, and A Chorus Line. I also perform with several contemporary bands and lead jazz and trio projects under my own name. Alongside performing, I enjoy teaching and helping developing musicians build confidence, technique, musicality, and practical performance skills. I have taught privately and through music schools in Montréal and Windsor, served as an education program coordinator, recorded for multiple artists and ensembles, and participated in community, festival, and university performances. My approach is collaborative, adaptable, and grounded in a broad knowledge of jazz, theatre, percussion, and contemporary music.…

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I am a Montréal-based drummer and percussionist with extensive experience performing in musical theatre, jazz, cabaret, concert, and recording settings. My work includes drum and percussion books for productions such as Amélie, Titanique, The Sound of Music, Bonnie and Clyde, Mean Girls, Hedwig and the Angry Inch, Guys and Dolls, Company, Dreamgirls, and A Chorus Line. I also perform with several contemporary bands and lead jazz and trio projects under my own name.

Alongside performing, I enjoy teaching and helping developing musicians build confidence, technique, musicality, and practical performance skills. I have taught privately and through music schools in Montréal and Windsor, served as an education program coordinator, recorded for multiple artists and ensembles, and participated in community, festival, and university performances. My approach is collaborative, adaptable, and grounded in a broad knowledge of jazz, theatre, percussion, and contemporary music.

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Experience Level

Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Intermediate

Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Recording Drummer at Karen Myatt
September 1, 2026 - September 30, 2026
Performed drums for the recording Valise.
Sub Drummer at Titanique, Just For Laughs Montréal
August 1, 2026 - August 31, 2026
Sub drummer for Tye Blue's musical Titanique.
Drummer at Amélie, Penumbra Theatre Montréal
August 1, 2026 - August 31, 2026
Drummer for Craig Lucas's musical Amélie.
Recording Drummer at Hayley Bleho
July 1, 2026 - July 31, 2026
Performed drums for the recording Rabbit Rabbit.
Drummer at Unexpected Cabaret, Unexpected Theatre
July 1, 2026 - July 31, 2026
Performs drums for a cabaret production in Ottawa.
Drummer at Ghostlight Cabaret, Full Circle Productions
May 1, 2026 - May 31, 2026
Performs drums for the Ghostlight cabaret.
Drummer at The Sound of Music, Cote Saint Luc Dramatic Society
May 1, 2026 - June 30, 2026
Drummer for the musical production of The Sound of Music.
Drummer at Bonnie and Clyde, Lost Baggage Theatre Company
April 1, 2026 - April 30, 2026
Drummer for Ivan Menchell's musical Bonnie and Clyde in Ottawa.
Drummer at & Juliet, École secondaire Bialik
March 1, 2026 - March 31, 2026
Drummer for the school production of David West Read's & Juliet.
Drummer at Sing Us A Song: A Night of Billy Joel, Segal Centre
March 1, 2026 - March 31, 2026
Performs drums for a Billy Joel musical fundraiser.
Recording Drummer at Drea Lake
November 1, 2025 - November 30, 2025
Performed drums for A Call From Somewhere Else.
Drummer at 35mm, Elevator Theatre Company
November 1, 2025 - November 30, 2025
Drummer for Ryan Scott Oliver's 35mm in Ottawa.
Drummer at Does My Ass Look Fat, DMALF LLC
September 1, 2025 - September 30, 2025
Drummer for the Montréal workshop of Jennifer Lucy Cook and Tye Blue's production.
Drummer at Mean Girls, Montreal Children's Theatre
May 1, 2025 - May 31, 2025
Drummer for the high school version of Tina Fey, Nell Benjamin, and Jeff Richmond's Mean Girls.
Drummer and Percussionist at Hayley Bleho Band
January 1, 2025 - Present
Performs drums and percussion with the Hayley Bleho Band.
Drummer and Percussionist at Mary-Kate Edwards Band
January 1, 2025 - Present
Performs drums and percussion with the Mary-Kate Edwards Band.
Drummer at Songs for a New World, Elevator Theatre Company
November 1, 2024 - November 30, 2024
Drummer for Jason Robert Brown's musical in Ottawa.
Drummer at The Guy Who Didn't Like Musicals, Home Theatre Productions
November 1, 2024 - November 30, 2024
Drummer for the Montréal production of the musical.
Drummer at Hedwig and the Angry Inch, Mother Tongue Productions
June 1, 2024 - June 30, 2024
Drummer for the Montréal production of the musical.
Drummer at Guys and Dolls, Lakeshore Players Dorval
May 1, 2024 - May 31, 2024
Drummer for the Montréal production of Guys and Dolls.
Drummer and Percussionist at Corina Vincelli Band
January 1, 2024 - Present
Performs drums and percussion with the Corina Vincelli Band.
Drummer at Sweet Charity, Arts Undergraduate Society
April 1, 2022 - April 30, 2022
Drummer for the university production of Sweet Charity.
Percussionist at University of Windsor Percussion Ensemble
February 1, 2022 - February 28, 2022
Performed on The Percussion Music of Jordan Nobles recording.
Drummer and Band Leader at Nick Baddeley Quartet
January 1, 2022 - Present
Leads and performs with a jazz quartet.
Drummer and Percussionist at Karen Myatt Band
January 1, 2022 - Present
Performs drums and percussion as a member of the Karen Myatt Band.
Drum Teacher at Freelance and other Insitutions
September 1, 2021 - Present
Drums and English Tutor at Paramount Study
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2022
Provided instruction in drums and English.
Drum Teacher at West Island Music Academy
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2022
Taught drum students through the music academy.
Drum Teacher at Musiprof Montreal
January 1, 2021 - Present
Provides private music instruction with a focus on drums.
Drummer and Percussionist at Studio Drum Montreal
January 1, 2021 - Present
Serves as Education Program Coordinator and provides drum education services.
Professional Musician at Freelance
January 1, 2021 - Present
Drummer at If the Shoe Fits, Korda Productions
October 1, 2020 - October 31, 2020
Performed drums for an online video recording and live performance.
Venue Manager at Windsor International Film Festival
November 1, 2019 - November 30, 2019
Managed a festival venue.
Drummer at Pregnancy Pact, The Edge Productions
April 1, 2019 - May 31, 2019
Performed the drum book for the Windsor and Toronto production.
Sub Drummer at Cabaret, Kordazone Theatre
February 1, 2019 - February 28, 2019
Sub drummer performing the drum book for Cabaret.
Music Teacher at Renée's Music Studio
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2021
Provided private music instruction.
Volunteer Coordinator at Windsor International Film Festival
November 1, 2018 - November 30, 2018
Coordinated volunteers for the film festival.
Drummer at Fun Home, Kordazone Theatre
September 1, 2018 - September 30, 2018
Performed the drum book for Fun Home in Windsor.
Drummer at W/Rosie
July 1, 2018 - July 31, 2018
Performed drums on a self-titled alternative indie rock EP.
Percussionist at Dreamgirls, Arts Collective Theatre
April 1, 2018 - April 30, 2018
Performed the percussion book for Dreamgirls in Windsor.
Drummer at Company, Kordazone Theatre
March 1, 2018 - March 31, 2018
Performed the drum book for Stephen Sondheim's Company.
Private Drum Teacher at Private Studio
January 1, 2017 - Present
Provides ongoing private drum instruction.
Drum Teacher at Long and McQuade Lesson Centre
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2021
Taught drums through the Long and McQuade lesson program.
Drummer at A Chorus Line, Arts Collective Theatre
September 1, 2016 - November 30, 2016
Performed the drum book for A Chorus Line.
Drummer at Grease, Belle River District High School
March 1, 2015 - May 31, 2015
Performed the drum book for the school production of Grease.

Education

Bachelor of Music at University of Windsor
September 1, 2015 - May 1, 2019
Jazz
Bachelor of Music Honours in Jazz Drums Performance at University of Windsor
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2019

Qualifications

Ianni Performance Competition Scholarship Winner
January 1, 2019 - October 13, 2026
Music In-Course Scholarship Recipient
January 1, 2019 - October 13, 2026
Member of the Sabian Education Network
January 1, 2017 - October 13, 2026
Fringe Fest Windsor Battle of the Bands First Place with W/Rosie
July 1, 2017 - October 13, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Non-Profit Organization