Nicholas Busch holds a Masters degree in Collaborative Piano from Western University, studying with Dr. John Hess, and Professor Mariana Chibotar-Rutkevich, and is a Registered Music Teacher in Ontario. He currently holds the position of Director of Music at St. John the Evangelist Anglican Church in Ottawa, and was the Director of Music at Kanata United Church from 2022-2025. In 2023, Nicholas founded the Beaverbrook Community Concert Series in partnership with Kanata United Church, a series that brings paid concert opportunities to early career musicians in a community with limited concert venues. He has collaborated with choirs, orchestras, and soloists in recitals, competitions, festivals, and recordings throughout the the NCR and southwestern Ontario. Ensembles Nicholas regularly works with include the Canadian Centennial Choir, All Voices Community Choir, ACCORD Choir, Joyful Sound Ottawa and more. He has a passion for new music and has had the honor of premiering and recording many new pieces for both mixed ensembles and solo piano by composers from across Canada. As a composer, he has had the privilege of having his music premiered by professional performers throughout Ontario, such as Duo Mezzopiano, Andy Busch and more.
As a piano instructor, he aims to promote creativity, curiosity & collaboration as his students pursue excellence in music together in their lessons. He strives to provide a welcoming studio in which each pianist’s learning goals are achieved through quality instruction, steady practice and self discovery. His teaching philosophy rests on positive reinforcement, and encouraging self-motivation in his students. He is intentional about promoting and programming music by composers that reflect the society that we experience today.
In his spare time, Nicholas enjoys photography, cycling, hiking and reading. Nicholas lives and works in Ottawa with his wife Olivia, and their adorable dog Nori.
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