Nicole Hardin is a violinist, arranger, and educator who has performed and arranged for artists like Beyoncé, Lauryn Hill, and John Legend. A 2005 graduate of the University of South Carolina School of Music (B.M. in Music Education), she began her career as a music teacher before transitioning into the music industry. She is the CEO of Strings Chick Music Company and The Black Exchange, blending classical, soul, gospel, and more.