Nova graduated from the University of North Texas with a BA in vocal performance. After college, she lived in Moscow, Russia, for a year where she studied Russian and wrote songs, producing a self-released, limited edition EP, Session I.
Nova's education at the University of North Texas led her to pursue a career in vocal performance. After completing her studies, she moved to Moscow for a year to enhance her Russian language skills and compose music. She then released a self-produced EP called "Session I".