Awards and Recognition:
3rd Laureate, Ultimate Pianist Competition, 2006
3rd Prize, National Music Competition for Young Artists, 2001


Michelle Nicolasora was a scholar of the Rotary Club of New Manila East and of the Camerata dell'Arte Foundation in college, and a full graduate assistant in her graduate studies. She previously taught at the Asian Institute for Liturgy and Music and at St. Paul University College of Music and Performing Arts. She was also a staff pianist of the UP Voice, Music Theater, and Dance Department and a former member of the Lozada Piano Trio.

Michelle studied piano with Prof. Pia Balasico, Dr. Victor Asuncion, and Ms. Felucille Veraque. She regularly assists students in degree recitals, auditions, and competitions, and collaborates with singers, instrumentalist, and ensembles in various performance opportunities.