Nikki Jian is currently 14 years old and started her journey with the piano at 4. By the age of 9, she had achieved her AmusA and at the age of 11 she had achieved LmusA with distinction.

Over the past 7 years, Nikki has won many titles performing at various Eisteddfods, including the 2021 Ringwood Eisteddfod Instrumental Open Final and the Ringwood Open Piano Sessions in both 2021 and 2022.

Her exceptional skills also led her to win the Albury Chamber Music Festival Prize in 2021. Subsequently, she was invited for a solo performance at the Albury Chamber Music Festival the following year. Nikki was also honoured with winning the Kings Peak International Competition and was chosen to participate in the first round of the 4th International Hans von Bülow Competition in Germany this year.

Nikki is currently studying under Kenji Fujimura, continuing to diversify and expand her musical knowledge and musical styles. Nikki has passion for more than just piano. She began learning the cello at 10 and is currently under the guidance of Miriam Morris.

Presently, she is progressing through her AMEB Grade 8 and playing as a member of her school’s cello ensemble. Apart from her musical pursuits, Nikki has danced since the age of 3, she has trained in ballet, pointe, jazz, and contemporary. This year, she achieved a distinction in her RAD Intermediate Foundation Ballet Exam. With a burning passion for music, Nikki hopes to one day take the stage as a concert pianist.