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Meet the Instructors at AMS

Nancy Rodzwic

Founder of AMS

Lead Voice and Piano Instructor

Nancy Rodzwic's greatest credential is her love and devotion to music and teaching children. Since the founding of Absolute Music School, Nancy has been the lead instructor for both voice and piano, creating her own method of teaching that seeks to empower students through singing and boost their confidence not just on stage, but in life as well.

In terms of technical education, Nancy has both an undergraduate degree and a Master's degree in vocal performance from Temple University. She has a strong involvement with the county, district, regional, and state choirs. She has received the Arion Award from Council Rock High School and has been part of the Beaver College Workshop for Gifted Vocalists and Pianists for three years. A long-time member of the National Thespian Society, her Broadway appearances include The Fantastics and Sweeney Todd. In the realm of rock music, she has been in such acts as Prizner, Thunderbow, Blues Alley, and MLC.

For her experience in being a teacher of music, she thanks her own teachers: Dr. Lucy Caroll, Dr. Clara Meyers, Prof. Phillip Cho, Dr. Gretta Chonka, Jan Pierce, and Nancy Evers.

MEET OUR TEAM

Meet our passionate instructors in bass, dance, and theater, dedicated to inspiring and guiding you on your creative journey. Learn from the best today!

Andy Rodzwic

(Guitar and Bass Instructor)

Andy picked up his first guitar at age seven and then took weekly lessons for 10 years with Bucks & Philly great, Ed Flanagan. Andy played the Jersey shore circuit with in the late 70s with the R&B funk masters, Dead in the Water.

Andy began teaching in 1980 at the Music Barn in Warminster, PA. He attended BCCC and Temple University, earning his musical BA in 1986. Andy's not just a children's instructor, either. He enjoys his older students just as much as his younger ones. He's even been known to get into one-on-one battles and jam sessions, which makes perfect sense. His band, Prisoner, was a popular opening act in the 1980s for Philly bands the A’s, Robert Hazard, and New Jersey’s Pretty Poison. It was also during this time that he met his wife, Nancy.

As a self-described “gear hound” and “ethnomusicologist”, Andy is well-versed in a variety of playing styles. He does not believe in the usual published book method of learning. Instead, he creates custom learning plans that enable his students to achieve their goals on the guitar and bass. Before joining Absolute Music School, Andy had been teaching privately since 1992. Andy can take soloists and groups from the clueless to world-class.

Sophia Egner

(Dance Instructor and Theater educator)

Sophia Egner is based in Bucks County, PA. She recently earned her undergraduate degree in Theater Studies from Ithaca College, during which she directed, choreographed, and stage managed various academic and professional productions. During her time in college, Sophia also pursued other areas of study including education, dance, and disability advocacy. She has also worked in theatre education at companies including New London Barn Playhouse, Running to Places, and Acting Naturally. She is a proud alumni of Absolute Music School and excited to be back and helping students to become more confident dancers and performers.

Cristina Duffey

(Theater and Piano Instructor)

Cristina Duffey is beyond excited to become a member of the staff at Absolute Music School, which she herself attended for 11 years. Before graduating Spring of 2021 from West Chester University of Pennsylvania with a BA in Theatre, she performed in shows such as Fefu and her Friends (Cindy), My Fair Lady (A.P Doolittle), and even was able to dip her toes into virtual performance once before with She Kills Monsters: Virtual Realms (Vera). Other roles include Paulette in Legally Blonde, The Baker’s Wife in Into the Woods, and Lady Montague (Romeo and Juliet.) She is trained not only in Musical Theatre performance, but also in all other aspects of theatre such as costumes, hair and makeup, scenic design, lighting, and much more. She would love to thank Nancy for the opportunity to do what she loves at a place she’s loved for over 10 years!

Abbey Woehr

(Theater Instructor)

I'm Abigail Woehr. I have been attending absolute musical school for 7 years now. I have had an intense passion for all things musical theater and vocal related. I have been in 14 shows in 6 years. During the day I work as a tutor and I adore working with younger kids. My goal is for your children to have fun, make friends, and learn.

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"Nancy is more than just a music instructor. She is a genuine and caring teacher, mentor, and friend to all of her students. My oldest son, Andrew, began taking piano lessons with Nancy eight years ago. About two years ago, she mentioned to me that he should switch over to voice lessons after having him sing the piano scales. I am forever grateful to her for this. Although he enjoyed learning piano from her, he found a true passion in singing. She has given him the opportunity to sing at many community events and build a confidence in himself that goes way beyond his performances. Some of Absolute Music School’s performances are at nursing homes. It is a very moving experience to sit in the audience and see the smiles on the resident’s faces or the tapping of their feet or singing along to a familiar song. Not only is she giving her students the ability to perform for an audience, she is giving joy and happiness to some that don’t have a lot of joy and happiness in their lives. Absolute Music is also involved in charity events throughout the year for various cancer and veteran organizations including Gilda’s Club and Voices for Vets in Warminster. It just shows Nancy’s concern for others to be involved in these organizations and it also teaches her students about kindness, compassion, and giving back. As far as Nancy’s admiration for her students, all one has to do is walk through the door of Absolue Music School. The hallways and rooms are lined with oversized photographs of her students. Whenever a student is in a show or musical in school or the community, she makes a large collage with pictures, programs, and tickets. I know my son was really excited to have his own “shrine” on the wall. I look forward to many years of Andrew working with Nancy and all of the great experiences yet to come."

Angela Giorgione

MashIt
"Nancy is a wonderful voice teacher and a wonderful person. My daughter Emma really looks up to Nancy and adores her. She makes her feel so special and talented. I can’t even begin to explain what she has done to her confidence. Emma can’t stop talking about how Nancy told her that she has such a wonderful voice and how it comes naturally to her. Emma is so excited to be doing lessons every week and she talks about how she wants to move in with Nancy. She speaks the world of Nancy. She is such a kind, caring, and wonderful lady. She has really been helping my daughter’s dream of becoming a performer. Her voice has come along so far in the three years we’ve been with Nancy, and her confidence has been improved so much- it really shows! Emma would not even consider going somewhere else and neither would I. I truly appreciate everything Nancy has done- she has a student for life!"

Jean Joanni

FabuFit
"My daughters have been going to Pop Camp for five years! They look forward to it all summer. Nancy provides an environment where the kids have fun and make friends. The camp helps build confidence in each child. At the end of the week they are able to show their work by singing in front of an audience that is highly engaged! The sight of your child beaming as the audience is clapping is priceless. This is a place where kids can be kids! My daughter has also been taking private lessons for four years. She has grown in her voice, but more importantly in her self-confidence. She is able to stand in front of large groups of people and sing as if no one is there! It is a beautiful sight. She is able to select the type of music she wants to sing. My daughter is more on the quiet side, yet when she is on stage she projects the most confidence I have ever seen in her! I can’t say enough about the healthy environment Nancy creates for these singers and the opportunity for them to grow!"

Jill Coogan

YesSuits
"My daughter was so scared at her first performance she cried and cried, but after Nancy worked with her and built her confidence, she can now sing in front of anyone! Nancy has a way of making of making these kids forget they are singing in front of a crowd; they have so much fun the whole time they are performing. My daughter won first place in her school talent show singing “Beautiful” by Christina Aguilera. She never could have done this without lessons from Nancy. Caroline has been taking lessons since the 5th grade. She performed in three school plays and Nancy has come to all of them. She created shrines of pictures to hang her school, as she does for all the kids. Personally, as a mom, I am grateful to Nancy for loving these children as if they were hers. She is more than a singing teacher to them. They love her, and so do I."

Paula L.

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