Born and raised in Brooklyn, New York, Nicole Yarling was inspired very early by her father, who played jazz organ and piano, and her father's records, which all made an impact on Nicole's musical tastes. Aside from the familial influences, Nicole's education is extensive, ranging from a BA in Music from Baruch College, to a Masters in Music Education at Columbia University, as well as private training in composition, arranging, voice and violin. Nicole is one of Miami's leading women in Jazz, and leads the Jazz Encounters Program at WDNA Jazz Radio - and teaches at University of Miami School of Music.