Thomas Nixon Dma

Thomas Nixon, DMA, has extensive experience in the field of music and education. As the CEO and Private Piano Instructor at Nixon Piano Studios since August 2009, Thomas has cultivated a thriving teaching practice. Concurrently, Thomas serves as a substitute piano, celeste, and keyboard musician for The Phoenix Symphony and has been a Guest Services Associate at the Musical Instrument Museum since May 2016. Additional roles include Accompanist, Coach, and Teacher at Glendale Community College since September 2014 and previously as a Teaching Artist for the Education Outreach Program at Arizona Opera Company from January 2015 to May 2016. Thomas also gained valuable experience as a Graduate Teaching Assistant at Arizona State University from August 2010 to May 2013. Educational credentials include a Doctorate of Musical Arts in Collaborative Piano and a Master's in Music Performance from Arizona State University, along with a Bachelor's in Piano Performance from the University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music.