About

HI, I'M NICK!

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I'm a UX designer and researcher studying at the University of Michigan School of Information

I'm finishing my Bachelor of Science in Information on the User Experience Research and Design pathway with a Minor in Music. I'll graduate in May 2027
I plan to return to UMSI in 2028 to continue studying UX and earn my Master's degree

I'm a music educator and world class performer involved with drum and bugle corps and indoor percussion

I play and teach snare drum, battery percussion, and visual performance
I'm a four-year member of the Michigan Marching Band
- I currently serve as a Co-Rank Leader for the snare drum section

I have other hobbies too!

Running
Cooking
Playing drumset and guitar
100%-ing video games (especially super difficult ones!)
PCs and computer hardware
Watching movies and spending time with my family
Relaxing with our golden retrievers Bo and Fitz

MARCHING ARTS INSTRUCTION

Nov 2026 – Aug 2027 · Rosemont, IL

The Cavaliers Drum and Bugle Corps

Visual Staff Intern · Upcoming

I'll be instructing members of the Cavaliers Drum and Bugle Corps this summer, a top world-class organization in the marching arts. I'll be teaching marching and movement, commenting on visual proficiency and performance.

Nov 2026 – Apr 2027 · Plymouth, MI

Plymouth-Canton Educational Park Winter Percussion

Battery Staff, Snare Tech · Upcoming

I'll be instructing students at the Plymouth Canton Educational Park Winter Percussion Program, a combined high school percussion program in Plymouth Michigan this winter drumline season. I'll mainly be teaching the snare drums, and also assisting with visual program instruction.