top of page
Girl singing into microphone

Shared students with celebrity vocal coaches in both Los Angeles California and Nashville Tennessee.

Welcome to

NIKK MAY: PRIVATE STUDIO FOR VOICE | PIANO | GUITAR

Vocal Coaching. Private Vocal Lessons, Piano Lessons, Guitar Lessons. Songwriting. Composition. Recording and Music Collaboration.

Discover your sound.

WHAT MAKES THE STUDIO DIFFERENT?

"PUTTING INDIVIDUAL EDUCATION FIRST."

"ENABLING STUDENTS, ARTISTS, AND PERFORMERS TO SUCCEED."

Providing students of all ages and skill levels with the opportunities to learn using the best, most effective teaching methods and modern resources. As a dedicated private studio, students are fully supported and enabled to become award-winning performers, composers, songwriters, theatre stars, and successful artists.

Holding a fully credentialled history with decades of experience in real-world teaching through various music schools, performance organizations, and coaching networks, while maintaining representation as a professionally managed performer. View Nikk's resume and bio pages, along with a vast library of his student lesson videos, musical compositions, studio recitals/concerts, recordings, and other media.

As a top-tier educator and career multi-instrumentalist, Nikk is able to teach voice, piano, and guitar with a wholistic approach to music that helps unlock each student's full potential. By providing a complete scope of instruction, students can successfully achieve their musical visions, goals, and aspirations.

"Nikk has had the pleasure of watching his students connect with Grammy award winning producer Narada Michael Walden (credits: Whitney Houston, Mariah Carey, Diana Ross, Aretha Franklin), Rob Thomas (Matchbox 20), and Harry Connick Jr., while others have gone on to sign record contracts, shoot music videos, perform live on television, feature on both American Idol and The Voice, and mature into their own musical successes."

READY TO DISCOVER YOUR MUSICAL POTENTIAL?

AdviceAaron McNab w/Veronica Beers
00:00 / 00:38

SPECIALIZED INSTRUCTION

PRIVATE LESSONS AND STUDENT PERFORMANCES

IN-STUDIO CLASSES AND ONLINE OPTIONS

Focused on providing the best teaching and instruction for students in voice (singing), piano, and guitar. Areas of study and expertise range from Pop/Modern, Musical Theatre, Contemporary, Rock, Jazz, Commercial Music, and Original Works. many of Nikk's students are avid performers, songwriters, theatre stars, and are well-recognized in the music community.

ACCEPTING NEW APPLICATIONS!

VOCAL | PIANO | GUITAR | SONGWRITING/RECORDING

NIKK MAY: PRIVATE STUDIO FOR VOICE | PIANO | GUITAR

Interested in learning to sing, play piano, or study guitar? How about learning how to bring those talents together to craft your own original music through songwriting/composition and music production? Take the first step by visiting the link below to fill out a New Student Application.

APPLY BY CLICKING THE LINK BELOW!

STUDIO SUCCESS, FEATURES, AND SPECIALIZATIONS

SPECIALIZING IN VOICE (SINGING), PIANO, GUITAR, SONGWRITING & MUSIC PRODUCTION

Nikk has worked across numerous stages, both as an educator and professionally managed performer. He's trained students internationally, and also shared students with famous CELEBRITY VOCAL COACHES such as BRETT MANNING (credits: Taylor Swift, Keith Urban, Leona Lewis, Hayley Williams), SETH RIGGS (credits: Michael Jackson, Anita Baker, Stevie Wonder, Barbra Streisand, Madonna), and MAMA JAN SMITH (credits: Usher, The Band Perry). Nikk has had the pleasure of watching his students connect with Grammy award winning producer NARADA MICHAEL WALDEN (credits: Whitney Houston, Mariah Carey, Diana Ross, Aretha Franklin), ROB THOMAS (Matchbox 20), and HARRY CONNICK JR., while others have gone on to sign record contracts, shoot music videos, perform live on television, feature on both AMERICAN IDOL and THE VOICE, and mature into their own musical successes. Nikk has also helped students succeed at the University level, with those attending schools such as the University of Michigan, Berklee College of Music, Belmont University in Nashville, DePaul University, DIME, Michigan State University, and others across the U.S. In addition, many of Nikk's students are avid performers, songwriters, theatre stars, and are well-recognized in the music community.

 

The most important factor to consider when pursuing an education of any type is the relevant knowledge, training, and experience of the instructor to that of the goals and aspirations a student has. With some music facilities, an unfortunate side effect students often find themselves struggling with is a lack of real progress due to studying with a teacher attempting to give guidance that may be a little (or a lot!) outside of their respective field of expertise. This tends to run most prevalent with music programs that utilize a high volume of short-term/part-time instructors, some of whom may actually be students themselves still in school. This model can also create an instability for students by subjecting them to an ongoing list of replacement teachers due to the school or academy's high teacher turnover rate. First and foremost, always make sure your goals and aspirations match the specific field training and credible experiences of the teacher you're working with.

Over the last two decades, Nikk has crafted teaching methods that supplement a focused student-centered approach with a strong blend of healthy curriculum, mechanics, and pedagogy, enabling him to provide students with tangible progress as they pursue their performance goals. Visit the bio page for more information on Nikk and how he has successfully taught thousands of students across the country throughout the past 20 years.

ONLINE LESSONS AS WELL AS IN-STUDIO

Students have the option of coming into the studio or taking private lessons virtually using the studio's online teaching platforms. For online classes, the studio utilizes professional level microphones, multi-camera setups, and dedicated equipment designed for online learning. This allows students to experience the same level of quality and efficiency as they would with in-studio sessions, while also being able to study throughout performance touring, long distance learning, or even just from the comforts of their own home.

PERFORMANCE OPPORTUNITIES

 

Competitions and Performance Events: Classes can be tailored to provide students with the best musical preparation for those pursuing competition involvements and/or audition-based opportunities. Such competitions have included various district, regional, national and international events, with organizations such as The World Championship of Performing Arts (WCOPA), American Guild of Music (AGM), MSVMA Solo & Ensemble, Federation, and others. Student involvement with other notable organizations include Blue Lake Fine Arts Camp in both their summer programs and international choirs, as well as Interlochen Center for the Arts. Students are also supported in theatre auditions and perform regularly on local stages.

Concerts & Recitals: Recital participation is not mandatory but is encouraged! Studio concerts and recitals are free of charge to students and take place seasonally throughout the year. Recitals consist of a combination of students in voice, piano, guitar, as well as violin and viola from collaborations with Jennifer Berg Violin Studio. Recitals also include combined vocal and instrumental duet and ensemble performances.

FLEXIBLE MAKE-UP CLASSES

No need for 24-hour notice! So long as an absence form is submitted before a student's lesson, any time they need to miss due to illness, travel, another event or outside conflict, a personalized virtual make-up class will be prepared and received through the LessonMate Teaching Platform. These customized classes address the same specifically tailored content and material that would be covered in the student's face-to-face session using video tutorials/uploaded sheet music/PDF files/bullet point notes/recorded audio/media links/and more. This allows students to work through any make-up lessons at a time that's convenient and additionally ensures consistent and stable progress.

FULLY EQUIPPED ON-SITE RECORDING STUDIO

 

Private lessons can be tailored to provide students with their very own professional recordings of mastered songs and performance ready material. Additionally, the recording studio provides full-scale production services including composing, writing, tracking, editing, mixing, and mastering, to artists and songwriters.

ACOUSTICALLY TREATED LESSON SPACE

Other music learning facilities tend to only offer thinly walled and sound reflective multi-purpose rooms for lessons, rather than a professionally designed and acoustically treated lesson space. In addition, they are often focused primarily in younger, pre-school oriented kinder-care types of music education. These programs typically lend themselves to more recreational, loud and distracting background noises, combining with the lesser quality room design and compromising the formal lesson experience for students.

Here at the studio all students study in a clean, spacious, comfortable, and fully equipped studio environment so there's no need to worry about distractions from noisy lesson rooms or crowded hallways. All students and clientele receive an exclusive private studio experience without the noise.

VIOLIN LESSONS & VIOLA LESSONS

 In collaboration with Jennifer Berg Violin Studio

Violin lessons and viola lessons for beginning, intermediate, and advanced students in a focused, studio setting with regular performance opportunities. Offering complete training in both classical and contemporary stylings, along with appropriate technique, theory, pedagogy, and full certification in Suzuki methods. Holding membership in American String Teachers Association (ASTA), as well as Suzuki Association of the Americas (SAA), tenured membership with Ann Arbor Symphony (A2SO) and Flint Symphony (FSO). Click here for more information.

PERFORMANCE RESOURCES

Students enjoy working with both studio performance and stage resources, learning everything from proper mic technique to acoustic balance, and learning how to "sing/play to the room". 

LOCAL, NATIONAL & INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

The studio hosts training and instruction services to a student base across the U.S. as well as internationally! With a clientele that ranges from professional artists to aspiring young students, the studio maintains active connections through various teaching networks and performance organizations spanning the globe. 

SPECIALIZED STUDIO INSTRUCTION

 

Providing a full range of vocal and instrumental training for students in voice, piano, and guitar, as well as artist development through songwriting/composition and music collaboration. Study the essential techniques of industry professionals, build understanding through mechanic concepts, and learn how to unlock your abilities to excel as a performer.

Nikk May: Private Studio for Voice | Piano | Guitar - Singing Lessons Award
Nikk May: Private Studio for Voice | Piano | Guitar - Piano Lessons Award
Musical Theatre
Performing arts music competition
Performing arts school and music camp
Nikk May: Private Studio for Voice | Piano | Guitar
Music school and international performance touring
Jennifer Berg Violin Studio

In collaboration with

jENNIFER BERG

VIOLIN STUDIO

Violin and viola lessons for beginning, intermediate, and advanced students in a focused, studio setting with regular performance opportunities. Offering complete training in both classical and contemporary stylings, along with appropriate technique, theory, pedagogy, and full certification in Suzuki methods. Holding membership in American String Teachers Association (ASTA), as well as Suzuki Association of the Americas (SAA), tenured membership with Ann Arbor Symphony (A2SO) and Flint Symphony (FSO). Jennifer has also been a sought-after musician to perform alongside well-known artists such as Ed Sheeran, Warren Haynes, Aerosmith, Lauryn Hill, Weird Al Yankovic, and more. Click here for more information.

Original Music and Compositions

Click to listen!

Listen to original music from Nikk May, including singer/songwriter releases, piano compositions, and guitar arrangements. All songs and original pieces written, arranged, and recorded by Nikk May. Sheet music and full scores are also available from the Nikk's Mix and Studio Store pages.

Student Performances, Concerts, and Recitals

TESTIMONIALS

“WRITING WITH NIKK HAS REALLY HELPED MY MUSIC TO COME ALIVE. IT'S NOT JUST IDEAS, BUT ALSO HIS STYLE OF ARRANGING AND BRINGING IT ALL TOGETHER."

SKYLER ROSE / RECORDING ARTIST 

“I CAN'T THINK OF A BETTER TEACHER TO WORK WITH."

AMBER LYNN / STUDENT 

“HE'LL OFTEN REMIND YOU NOT TO HOLD BACK. NIKK WILL PUSH YOUR CREATIVE TALENTS TO THEIR POTENTIAL AND THE RESULTS ARE ALWAYS AMAZING."

SETH JAMES / RECORDING ARTIST & PERFORMER

“IF YOU REALLY WANT TO LEARN ABOUT MUSIC, YOU SHOULD STUDY WITH NIKK."

ASHLEY MARIE / STUDENT 

bottom of page