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Nicholas Russell is a musician based in Haliburton, Ontario.

Rooted in fingerstyle guitar traditions but shaped by a wide range of musical influences, his work moves fluidly between classic jazz, blues, folk, classical, and improvised music. Whether performing solo, collaborating with other artists, or teaching, Nicholas is drawn to music that feels intimate, spacious, and expressive.

For over twenty years, Nicholas has worked across performance and music education. He previously directed the lesson program at Folkway Music in Waterloo, Ontario, and now teaches at Fleming College School of Art + Design during the summer months. He also runs the Haliburton Guitar Studio year-round, offering private instruction locally and online.

His solo releases include Archtop (2021), featuring jazz and blues-based solos and duos for archtop acoustic guitar and upright bass, as well as an ongoing series of songwriting studies. His newest release, From Somewhere, For Somebody (scheduled for release in 2026), is a short collection of original compositions for acoustic steel-string guitar, presented alongside film documentation of the performances and full transcriptions. The project will be available through his website in Summer/Fall 2026.

Nicholas holds an Honours Degree with a focus in Music. He studied with renowned Canadian guitar maker Sergei De Jonge in 2014, building a concert classical guitar under his guidance — an experience that deepened his connection to tone and the craft of the instrument. He has worked with and is endorsed by Godin Guitars and Keeley Electronics in the US, and has contributed as a session musician and supporting guitarist on a great many recordings and media projects, with work featured in film festivals, national radio, and international television.

In addition to his work in music, Nicholas facilitates the Haliburton Highlands Meditation Group, which meets monthly at Blue Sky Yoga Studio.

More information: www.nicholasrussell.ca | Instagram @nicholas.on.guitar