Musical Background: Nina has been teaching music for 35 years and studied classical piano for 10 years. She also studied voice and played trumpet for 6 years.In addition to teaching piano, Nina was a church organist for 15 years. She arranged music for her church's orchestra, was the director of that orchestra and directed the youth choral group during that time. Nina also served as chief musician at a recording studio for 5 years, working with new musicians, helping write their original compositions for publication and aranging those for other musicians for professional recording.

Instruments Taught: Piano, Music Theory

Additional Comments: Alongside her musical studies, Nina gained knowledge of music theory through her father, who was also a musician. He worked in USOs and was director of the Coast Guard Band during the war years. Nina's love of music in the classical sense inspired her to perform and teach, so she can pass on her knowledge to others, especially adults. Her hobbies include needlework, gourmet cooking, bird watching, and fishing. She has been happily married for 44 years, has 2 children and 9 grandchildren.