Nikolai graduated from the Institute of Culture and Arts in the Ukraine majoring in "Music Arts" also gaining a qualification of Ensemble Artist, Teacher. Although classical guitar is his primary instrument,  Nikolai also plays and in proficient in teaching electric, acoustic, bass guitar as well as ukulele, drums and piano. 

He has been teaching since 2005 working in the Ukraine, Russian Federation and UAE (Abu Dhabi and Dubai). Nikolai is also our resident theory of music specialist.

Nikolai considers himself an enthusiastic teacher who really loves to see his students learn and enjoy all forms of art.  He is an avid learner himself and is currently learning how to play the tenor saxophone.