Born and raised in a musically-inclined family, Nicola Ormiston developed an early affinity for music. From a young age, he honed his skills in various instruments, including guitar, bass, keyboards and drums. He started playing lead guitar with bands as a teenager, hitting every stage the indie rock scene Montreal had too offer. His innate ability to translate emotions into melodies led him to pursue song writing and music production. He learned the craft of composition and sound designing amongst some of the best post-production studios in Montreal, expanding his musical horizons and refining his art.