Nancy

Lead Administrator

Bio: Nancy is a Los Angeles–based piano and woodwind instructor, offering instruction in piano, clarinet, flute, and saxophone. She teaches students of all ages, with an emphasis on building a strong technical foundation, developing musical expression, and fostering independent problem-solving skills that empower students to grow confidently as musicians.

An active performer, Nancy appears regularly with ensembles including the Topanga Symphony and the Los Angeles Symphonic Winds. She also collaborates in chamber music and recording projects, and recently joined the music ministry at Our Lady of the Angels Church in Downtown Los Angeles. Her solo performances have been praised for their warm, lyrical tone and nuanced phrasing, and she draws on her first musical experiences in Oaxacan band traditions, which form the foundation of her musical identity and inform her performances and teaching.

Nancy holds a Master of Music degree from California State University, Northridge, where she studied under Dr. Julia Heinen, Michele Zukosky, and Dr. Allison Allport. She also holds a Bachelor of Music degree with an emphasis in Performance and Music Education, grounding her work in both advanced performance practice and effective pedagogy.

Outside of her primary performance and teaching work, Nancy enjoys fitness, finding other creative and artistic outlets, and playing folk harp.