Biography

"Don't let the music die in you"

In this life, each of us has been given gifts, abilities and talents.

Lorin Nicholson's message is simple: use them!

For the past decade this accomplished guitarist and public speaker has presented his inspiring and motivational message at seminars, conferences, workshops and concerts in Australia, New Zealand and the USA.

Born with Retinitis pigmentosa, Lorin was declared legally blind at the age of four. Yet he was determined not to let his disability exclude him from leading a full and meaningful life. He successfully completed high school and went on to receive a college Diploma with high distinctions. During this time he was also an accomplished cyclist, swimmer and springboard diver. Today, Lorin and wife Lisa live in Brisbane, Australia where they are happily married with four children.

His thousands of appearances over the years in Australia and abroad are distinguished by his engaging mix of music and talk. Lorin shares simple life stories and inspiring ideas, bridges his chats with virtuoso guitar playing. Wherever he goes he adapts to the crowd, from classrooms to corporate seminars.

Away from the talk circuit, Lorin's achievements have been equally inspiring.

His four albums of instrumental guitar music have made him one of Australia’s highest-selling independent artists and in 2005 he was named one of Australia’s finest musicians at the Country Music Awards alongside legendary guitarist Tommy Emmanuel. He has also made many radio, press and TV appearances including 60 minutes and Vision Australia's annual Carols By Candlelight.

In 2009 Lorin was honoured as an Australian of the Year nominee. In 2010 Lorin and his younger brother Dean created Australian history, as they became the first blind persons to ride over 4000 kilometres across Australia from Perth to Sydney.

It's often said that life is not a dress rehearsal. Whether you need help with management leadership and team building or just general motivation for your business or group, Lorin Nicholson inspires and motivates people to use the gifts they've been given.

Including gifts they didn't even know they had.