Nicol River

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Hi, I'm Nicol River. I'm a passionate director, educator, musician, and composer based in London.

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Hi, I’m Nicol River. I’m a passionate director, educator, musician, and composer based in London. I founded River Music School London in 2020, an award-winning private music tuition service. Over the years, I’ve had the pleasure of performing as a touring vocalist and musician across Europe and working as a tutor mentoring students in piano, singing, bass guitar, acoustic guitar, and music theory. I also founded the Young Cats Jazz Workshop at Ronnie Scott’s Jazz Club, which has been a fantastic way to nurture young talent.

Besides performing and teaching, I have a strong commitment to education and governance, serving as a governor at the Wandle Learning Trust. Creating music and inspiring others through education are what drive me every day. Whether it’s managing my own company or performing at prestigious venues, I always bring enthusiasm and determination to everything I do.

I’m looking forward to hearing about your project and working alongside you to accomplish exactly what you want.

  • Joined July 2025

Languages

  • EnglishFluent
  • SerbianAdvanced
  • MacedonianAdvanced

Industry experience

  • Education
  • Media & Entertainment

Projects · 5

Work experience· 17 roles

Governor · Wandle Learning Trust • Paxton AcademyDec 2024 – Jul 2025 · 8 mos

Serving as a governor responsible for safeguarding and overseeing educational governance to ensure the well-being and academic progress of students.

Governor · Wandle Learning Trust – Paxton AcademyDec 2024 – Jul 2025 · 8 mos

Serve as a Governor contributing to the governance and strategic leadership of the academy. Participate in safeguarding and educational oversight.

Director · Nicol River LtdJan 2023 – Present · 3 yrs 11 mos

Managing and directing the business operations, focusing on music-related projects, performances, and compositions.

Founder & Co-Organiser · Young Cats Jazz Workshop @ Ronnie Scott’s Jazz ClubJan 2023 – Present · 3 yrs 11 mos
Director · Nicol River LtdJan 2023 – Present · 3 yrs 11 mos
Founder & Co-Organiser · Young Cats Jazz Workshop @ Ronnie Scott’s Jazz ClubJan 2023 – Present · 3 yrs 11 mos
Touring Vocalist and Musician · Self-employedDec 2020 – Jul 2025 · 4 yrs 8 mos
Touring Vocalist and Musician · FreelanceDec 2020 – Jul 2025 · 4 yrs 8 mos

Education· 6

First Class Honours Degree · Academy of Contemporary Music, London, UK (Middlesex University)2018 – 2022
Undergraduate Student · Kings College London, UK2016 – 2017
A Levels · Mill Hill County High School, London, UK2009 – 2016
First Class Honours Degree · Academy of Contemporary Music, London, UK (Middlesex University)2018 – 2022

Certifications and awards· 6

Enhanced DBS Certified (Update System)2030 – 2025
Certified in Safeguarding as a Governor with NGA2024
Certified in Safeguarding Children with Zen Educate2020
Enhanced DBS Certified (on the Update System)2030 – 2025

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