Nicholas Guetterman is a rising 21st century American pianist currently based in Chicago, where he is passionate about making music accessible and inclusive for all audiences. His performances encompass a seemingly infinite range of musical styles in solo and ensemble settings across the United States. Nicholas was named a “Classical All-Star” in 2017 and received an Honorable Mention award in the 2018 Steinway Regional Competition in St. Louis, Missouri. He has participated in summer festivals including the Green Lake Festival of Music, Montecito International Music Festival, and Villa Sandra Piano Academy. Recent masterclass appearances include performances for internationally acclaimed pianists Roberto Prosseda, Vladimir Feltsman, John Perry, and Yoo Jung Kim. In the fall of 2022, Nicholas had the privilege of performing at an event for the Obama Foundation, where he was able to perform for and meet the former president.

Nicholas began to play the piano by listening and copying what his mother played when he was at the age of four. Growing up, he was a multi-instrumentalist. He played flute, clarinet, saxophone, percussion, and violin. In high school, he participated in the Webster University College Preparatory chamber music program in St. Louis, Missouri. Since moving to Chicago in 2017, Nicholas has built his own teaching studio, which encompasses students from all backgrounds and circumstances. He is also a part of Sing Out Loud Seniors, an organization which brings engaging and interactive performances to senior living homes across the city of Chicago. He has received a bachelors and master’s degree in piano performance at the DePaul University School of Music in Chicago, Illinois where he received a substantial scholarship and studied with accomplished pianist George Vatchnadze, who has commented on Nicholas’s capability of making on-the-spot musical and emotional decisions during performances.

Nicholas currently offers private studio piano lessons, as well as tutoring in music theory, music history, and aural training. Contact him here to express interest in any of these offerings!