Hi there, I’m Nicholas Veine, a Nothern Michigan-based musician, educator, and composer. I teach guitar, mandolin, piano, and vocals, and I guide students through music theory, composition, and audio production to help them discover their creative voice. As a freelance performing artist and educator, I enjoy adapting songs across styles for performance, handling bookings and social media, and collaborating with others to make meaningful music. I’m passionate about mentoring the next generation of players and writers while continuing to grow as a performer myself.

Nicholas Veine

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Hi there, I’m Nicholas Veine, a Nothern Michigan-based musician, educator, and composer. I teach guitar, mandolin, piano, and vocals, and I guide students through music theory, composition, and audio production to help them discover their creative voice. As a freelance performing artist and educator, I enjoy adapting songs across styles for performance, handling bookings and social media, and collaborating with others to make meaningful music. I’m passionate about mentoring the next generation of players and writers while continuing to grow as a performer myself.

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Hi there, I’m Nicholas Veine, a Nothern Michigan-based musician, educator, and composer. I teach guitar, mandolin, piano, and vocals, and I guide students through music theory, composition, and audio production to help them discover their creative voice.

As a freelance performing artist and educator, I enjoy adapting songs across styles for performance, handling bookings and social media, and collaborating with others to make meaningful music. I’m passionate about mentoring the next generation of players and writers while continuing to grow as a performer myself.

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Language

English
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Work Experience

Music Teacher at Freelance
August 1, 2017 - Present
Teach students at various skill levels on various instruments including guitar, mandolin, piano, and vocals. Instruct on music theory, composition, audio production, and instrumental skills while fostering students' creative voices at their own pace.
Performing Artist at Freelance
June 1, 2009 - Present
Adapted songs of all styles for performance as a solo acoustic musician, primarily on guitar and vocals. Managed promotion, booking, and social media engagement. Collaborated with an accountant to manage finances.
Graduate Teaching Assistant at Belmont University
May 31, 2022 - July 9, 2025
Assisted an adjunct professor with weekly instruction of music theory fundamentals. Led groups of ten to fifteen students in note recognition, melodic/rhythmic dictation, and sight-singing.
Core Music Tutor at Berklee College of Music
May 31, 2017 - July 9, 2025
Provided one-on-one instruction and aid to students struggling with core music subjects including jazz harmony, ear training, and classical part writing. Earned CRLA certification levels 1 and 2.
Instructor, Guitar at Marshall Music
January 1, 2025 - Present
Guitar instruction for students, including technique development, repertoire, and performance preparation.
Instructor at Varsity Tutors
January 1, 2024 - Present
Online instruction in Production, Piano, and IB Music.
K-12 Music Teacher at North Central Academy
January 1, 2024 - Present
General Music, Choir, Music Appreciation, and Music Ensemble.
Instructor at MiMusic Studio
January 1, 2023 - Present
Theory, Composition, Production, and Voice instruction.
Graduate Teaching Assistant at Belmont University
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2022
Graduate teaching assistant in music theory and composition courses.
Private Music Teacher at Private Teaching (MI, MA, TN)
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2019
Theory, Composition, Guitar, Piano, and Voice instruction.
Core Music Tutor at Berklee College of Music
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2017
Core music tutoring.
Audio Engineer at Freelance
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2013
Audio engineering projects.
Composer/Songwriter at Freelance
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2010
Composer and songwriter for various projects.
Instructor at Marshall Music
January 1, 2025 - Present
Guitar instructor in Traverse City, MI.
Private Music Teacher at Self-employed
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2019
Private instruction in Theory, Composition, Guitar, Piano, and Voice across MI, MA, TN.
Private Music Teacher at Various (MI, MA, TN)
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2019
Private instruction in theory, composition, guitar, piano, and voice; develop individualized lesson plans; monitor progress across multiple locations.
Music Director at CharlieChords All-Male Acappella
September 1, 2014 - May 1, 2017
Directed group; Social Media Manager
Music Teacher at Self-Employed (Music Teaching)
August 1, 2017 - Present
Teach students at various skill levels on guitar, mandolin, piano, and vocals; instruct on music theory, composition, audio production, and instrumental skills; help students find their creative voice.
Performing Artist at Self-Employed (Performing Artist)
June 1, 2009 - Present
Adapt songs across styles for solo acoustic performances (guitar/vocals); handle promotion, booking, and social media engagement; work with an accountant to manage finances.

Education

Master of Music at Belmont University
August 1, 2020 - May 31, 2022
Bachelor of Music at Berklee College of Music
September 1, 2014 - May 31, 2017
Certificate at First Steps in Music
January 1, 2024 - January 4, 2026
Master of Music in Classical Composition at Belmont University
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2022
Bachelor of Music in Contemporary Writing & Production, Minor in American Roots Music at Berklee College of Music
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2017
Certificate at First Steps in Music
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2024
Master of Music at Belmont University
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2022
Bachelor of Music at Berklee College of Music
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2017
Certificate at First Steps in Music
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024
M.M. at Belmont University
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2022
B.M. at Berklee College of Music
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2017
Master of Music in Classical Composition at Belmont University
August 1, 2020 - May 1, 2022
Bachelor of Music in Contemporary Writing & Production at Berklee College of Music
September 1, 2014 - May 1, 2017
Minor in American Roots Music at Berklee College of Music
September 1, 2014 - May 1, 2017
Master of Music in Classical Composition at Belmont University
August 1, 2020 - May 1, 2022
Bachelor of Music in Contemporary Writing & Production at Berklee College of Music
September 1, 2014 - May 1, 2017
Minor in American Roots Music at Berklee College of Music
September 1, 2014 - May 1, 2017

Qualifications

Certificate, First Steps in Music
January 1, 2024 - January 4, 2026
CRLA Certification Levels 1 and 2
September 1, 2015 - May 1, 2017
CRLA Certification Levels 1 & 2
September 1, 2015 - March 3, 2026

Industry Experience

Education, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services
    paper MM Composition Portfolio

    4 pieces of varying instrumentations:

    Echo Chamber
    • Brass Quintet in G Major + Percussion

    Time Goes By
    • Piano Four Hands
    • Composition in the style of Steve Reich

    Earth
    • String Quartet
    • Metal and folk music influenced string quartet piece illustrating the element of Earth: solid, low, strong, rough.

    Altar of Mortis
    • Cello, bass clarinet, flute, violin
    • I. Aleatoric
    • II. Sonata Form
    • III. Free Form Composition

    https://www.twine.net/signin

    Score available upon request

    paper Waltz in D Minor

    Waltz piece in D Minor written for a standard symphony orchestra.

    This piece was my final composition for my Writing for Orchestra class at Berklee College of Music

    https://www.twine.net/signin

    Score available upon request

    paper Peculiar Euphoria

    One of my audition pieces for my MM at Belmont

    Standard symphony orchestra with the addition of piano and SATB choir

    I was exploring bitonality in this piece, specifically between C Major and G Major.

    https://www.twine.net/signin

    Score Available upon request