Nancy Lemons

Nancy Lemons serves as Adjunct Faculty at Judson University, teaching applied piano and courses including Piano Accompanying, Piano Pedagogy, Piano Harmony, and Piano Literature. A professional pianist, she performs nationally as a soloist, chamber musician, and accompanist with ensembles like New Music Chicago and The Florida West Coast Chamber Players Concert Series.

Her academic credentials include:

• Bachelor of Music from the American Conservatory of Music in Chicago
• Diploma in Church Music from Moody Bible Institute

Lemons specializes in piano performance with emphasis on collaborative works, particularly contemporary chamber compositions through partnerships with her husband, composer Christopher Lemons. Her pedagogical focus spans piano literature, technique development across all skill levels, and church music applications. She maintains an active performance practice integrating classical training with modern repertoire.

A frequent adjudicator for regional piano competitions and presenter of teacher workshops, Lemons contributes to the music education community through memberships in the Society of American Musicians, Music Teachers National Association, Illinois Music Teachers Association, and Chicago Area Music Teachers Association. Her private Chicago studio serves students from beginner to professional levels.