Nicole Hom

Nicole Hom is a flutist and piccoloist based in Atlanta, Georgia. She is currently pursuing her Masters in Music at Georgia State University, studying with Jessica Petrasek. She holds a bachelor's degree from Temple University's Boyer College of Music and Dance, where she studied with Patrick Williams, Associate Principal Flute of The Philadelphia Orchestra. Nicole teaches flute and piccolo year-round, and also has experience editing college admissions essays and writing samples. During the year, Nicole is also the Graduate Education Assistant for the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra's Music for the Very Young.

Nicole’s flute and piccolo playing has been recognized in multiple ensembles, including but not limited to the New Jersey Youth Symphony, The Chamber Music Center of New York, Yamaha Music for All’s Honor Band of America, MEBCI’s All-County Band, Temple University Wind Symphony, and the Temple University Symphony Orchestra and in venues such as the Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall, Verizon Hall of the Kimmel Center of the Performing Arts, Frederick P. Rose Hall at Jazz at Lincoln Center, and various venues around Florence, Italy. She has also spent summers at Varna International Music Academy, ARIA International Summer Music Academy and Virtual Flute Music Festival. Nicole can also be heard in pit orchestras for theater and opera productions, and on BCM&D Records with the Temple University Symphony Orchestra.

Past teachers and mentors include Chrysten Angderson, Donna Shin, Chelsea Tanner, Erica Peel, Olivia Staton, Mimi Stillman, Jonathan Keeble, Bonita Boyd, Linda Toote, Alexa Still, Judith Mendenhall and Soo-Kyung Park.

Music education is instrumental for a student’s growth, and I appreciate you choosing me to toot some flute! With my students, I believe the most growth comes from environments where the student and teacher share a mutual respect for each other. I teach with a non-judgmental, caring and honest environment and I tailor to each student’s needs, while keeping their personal goals and objectives in mind. I make sure my students feel respected, cared for and motivated at the conclusion of each lesson. I also believe that students should feel open to talk to me about any struggles that interfere with their playing mindset.