Nic has been teaching guitar for 7 years, 6 of which have been with Dietze Music Bellevue. He has played guitar for 23 yeas and studied with Ben Alloway (Waldorf College Guitar Professor). Nic uses a variety of methoids including: Mel Bay Methods, Complete Guitar Player, personal notes. Teaching Philosophy / Educational Goals: "I teach to paint with your ears. Music as therapy – to help achieve the students personal goals." Music Influences / Favorite Artists: All music with emotion. Jimi Hendrix, John Scofield, Chet Baker, Wilco