Nicolás Romero

Nicolás Romero is a young guitar player, singer, and songwriter from Cuernavaca, Mexico. He moved to Prince Edward Island on August 28, 2022 to attend Holland College’s School of Performing Arts and Berklee Pathway Program. He tells me that moving to Prince Edward Island is the best life decision he’s made, so far. 

Nico was born with Bilateral Congenital Aural Atresia and Microtia (CAMM). This condition affects one in 100,000 newborns. He was born without ear canals, ear drums, or outer ears, and through multiple reconstructive surgeries, he now has the ability to hear. When he was a very young child, his parents believed he was deaf, but while out one day with his grandfather, they came upon a busker. His grandfather took Nico’s hand and placed it on the busker’s guitar and he responded to the vibrations coming from the instrument. This was the start of a transformation that has led him down this passionate path in pursuit of a life in music. 

Nico’s primary instrument is guitar, and since his arrival in 2022, he has been a very busy collaborator and band mate to many. As a child, Nico played piano but it didn’t click for him and eventually he settled on guitar. Inspired heavily by the playing of John Mayer and the pop melody style of Coldplay, he started to refine his own sound. His warmth and groove are showcased in his versatility and ability to move seamlessly between genres such as funk, neo-soul, smooth jazz, pop, Latin, and folk. Aside from performing under his own name, he is a member of Lefunk, The Soosh, and he often plays with Diana Delirio, Julia Robichaud, Todd Maclean, Luisa Güiza, Island Jazz, and Maya Marquez.

Romero began songwriting in high school, but since moving to PEI, and feeling inspired by his community, it has really become a focus for him. It is a powerful outlet to process life and his struggles. His songs are deeply personal vignettes about rediscovering one’s place in the world. They are windows into his world of resilience, artistry, and heart. His journey hasn’t been an easy one, but through music, Nico has found healing. His energy is warm and kind, and his talent is clear.

His first single, “Make It Shine,” was released on October 10, 2025 to mark Global Mental Health Day. He has been quietly working on a broader collection of songs and has more releases planned for 2026. His recordings are self-produced and recorded at home with friends. “Make It Shine” was mixed by Adam Gallant at The Hill Sound.

Beyond songwriting and performing, Nico is a passionate photographer and advocate for creativity as self-expression and healing. Whether behind the guitar or the camera, he believes art is a universal language that transcends barriers.

He lives by the belief that no obstacle should stand between a person and their dreams, and his story is a reminder that resilience can turn challenges into inspiration and expression. 

Nico’s song, “Make It Shine,” can be found on any of the music streaming outlets. If you’d like to see him perform, you can find him in Charlottetown at upcoming School of Performing Arts Recitals with Paulina Cooper, Dawson Hall, and Kionna Paul-Dedam on February 6, and with his group Lefunk at Hunter’s on Valentine’s Day.