A b o u t B e r n i c e
Bernice Nikki has been singing since age 4. She started learning piano at age 6, wrote her first song at 12, and by the age of 15, Bernice was already fronting her own rock band. Bernice was a scholarship graduate of Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts (SG), majoring in English Drama. While abroad, Bernice worked as an actress/singer in several theatre groups; specializing in both local and Broadway musicals. After her graduation, she returned to Indonesia to pursue her music career. She took another Bachelor Degree in Performing Arts from Institut Musik Daya Indonesia (INA) and graduated Summa cum Laude with her thesis on vocal pedagogy. Bernice's background as an educator and theatre practitioner influenced her songwriting and live performances greatly. She incorporates theatrical elements in all of her live gigs, and enjoys writing and singing dramatic songs.
Bernice's voice has been considered by critics as a fierce competition towards the best from the West. Appraised for her ridiculously wide range, Bernice is able to mold her voice according to different genres; thanks to her theatrical background. Outside the band, Bernice is known to be a professional voice mentor who currently holds the position of Head of Performing Arts Department in Institut Musik Daya Indonesia, Musical Director in Jakarta International Community Choir, and voice coach in labels, entertainment companies and music schools.
Bernice's voice has been considered by critics as a fierce competition towards the best from the West. Appraised for her ridiculously wide range, Bernice is able to mold her voice according to different genres; thanks to her theatrical background. Outside the band, Bernice is known to be a professional voice mentor who currently holds the position of Head of Performing Arts Department in Institut Musik Daya Indonesia, Musical Director in Jakarta International Community Choir, and voice coach in labels, entertainment companies and music schools.
