By Rae Wiltshire
Nickolaos Vlachakis is a self-taught musician who honed his skills by reading books and undergoing online training via YouTube.
With a fascination for the guitar and bass, whenever he feels down, he turns to music for solace. Learning to play the guitar has become a means for him to uplift his mood, serving as a reminder that success is attainable through determination.
The guitar felt like a natural choice for Vlachakis, who developed a fondness for rock and roll before reaching his teenage years. He admired the sound composition of the bass and guitar in musical pieces, leaning more towards the bass.