Nick Johnston is a Canadian guitarist and songwriter who records as a solo artist.

His albums have featured the work of notable artists such as Paul Gilbert, Marco Minnemann, Guthrie Govan, and Bryan Beller.

He has also played on songs by other artists including Intervals, Scale the Summit, Periphery, Polyphia, David Maxim Micic, and Mike Dawes.

"Before listening to Joe, I don't think I understood how important a role the melodies played in building compositions", Nick stated in a Total Guitar interview.

"I realised he was the guy who'd really figured it out—the balance of technique, tone, melody, and production.