Our Mission
Elevate Music Literacy Worldwide
Music is a language and we teach students to read, hear and speak it fluently.
From theory to ear training, we build deep understanding, not just imitation.
Accelerate Musical Excellence
We train disciplined musicians who develop excellent precision, control, technique, tone, timing, and stage readiness
Bring Back Music’s True Purpose
We restore the true purpose of music — to heal, uplift, and bring wholeness. Music is not a vehicle for self-destruction or empty fame, but for emotional, spiritual, and mental restoration.
Develop and Mentor Leaders
Great musicianship flows from great character. We develop discipline, integrity, humility, through faith-based mentorship — shaping not just performers, but leaders.
Heal and Renew Through Music
Music is a gift, and we steward it with reverence. We cultivate musicians who understand that their talent is not for ego, but for impact — to glorify Christ and serve others.
Our Story
Nashville Music School™ was founded in 2015 in the Rhône-Alpes, France region, with a desire to make professional-level music training simple and rooted in purpose.
What began as a small community has grown into a ministry that brings the heart of Music City to learners wherever they are through online music courses, virtual masterclasses, digital eBooks, virtual and in-person lessons and workshops.
Unlike larger platforms, NMS offers a personalized approach. Every curriculum, progression path, and teaching method comes directly from hands-on experience, shaped through decades of performing, mentoring, and studying how people learn best. Students receive guidance that goes beyond technique—to deeply understand music, grow creatively, develop discipline, and build confidence in their own sound.
Whether you’re at the beginning of basics or advanced in your musical expertise, NMS is where skill meets sound and sound meets spirit—welcome to Nashville, y’all.
Our Journey
We are beyond grateful to have been part of your musical journey for the last 10 incredible years.
🔟 1 Decade
🗣️ 2 Languages
🏙 3 City Operations
🎸 8+ Instruments
🎤 20+ Genres
🌍 50+ Nationalities
🎼 500+ Students and counting!
From the very beginning, every lesson, every practice session, and every breakthrough has been a step in building not just musicianship but well-being. Our mission of healing the spirit using the power of good music, combined with faith, coaching, and encouragement, is at the heart of everything we do.
Testimonies from our students about the impacts we've made in their lives is why we've decided to take this movement online; not just regional. It's been an honor and a pleasure, not just as music teachers but as mentors. Read more about it here.
Our Founder
I’m Joshua Samuel Nichols,
I built this platform with a genuine dedication to using my gift to serve God and a belief that music is far more than sound—it is a powerful language that reaches beyond realms.
Born and raised in Nashville, Tennessee, I come from a multi-talented African-American family of gospel musicians, including a two-time Grammy Award-winning quartet.
My musical journey started in gospel, performing and ministering in churches, prisons, homeless shelters and local communities, which shaped my approach to teaching and performing.
I’m a graduate of the Nashville School of the Arts in Tennessee, where I earned a diploma in Performing Arts. I also hold a Bachelor of Business Administration from Université de Lille (IAE Lille) in France, and an MBA in Data Science from the Swiss School of Business and Management in Geneva, Switzerland.
These experiences have shaped the mission for Nashville Music School—a place where intentional mentorship, clear methodology, and innovative music tools come together to empower every student to reach their full potential.
Every lesson, masterclass, and tutorial is created from years of ministry, performance, and hands-on experience mentoring musicians. My goal is simple: to mentor you, encourage you, and help you grow—not just as a musician, but as a spiritual being.
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