“Nancy Williams is an amazing individual to work with. Not only does she put herself into her work 110% but she does it with such grace and joy. She makes anything an enjoyable experience, whether it's rehearsal, a lesson, a coaching, or an excerpts class. I have personally learned how to improve my own playing from her natural ability to teach even in casual situations. She has amazing attention to detail and is always looking to learn while teaching others.”

— Shelby Severance

Performance Artist and Teacher

Clarinet and Woodwinds

Having performed classical clarinet throughout the US, Europe, and Australia, I've also played jazz tenor with The Four Tops and The Temptations.  Romani jazz clarinet is my current obsession.

I love performing and teaching diverse styles of music! 

Interested in lessons? Check out my "Music Lessons" tab for more information and testimonials.

performance samples

Author

My book "Woodwind Improvisatory Techniques of the Classical Era: A Pedagogy Method" was published in November of 2021 and helps teachers, students, and performers learn how to incorporate cadenzas, Eingange, and melodic elaborations into their Classical solos.

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Clinician, Lecturer, Adjudicator

Recent lecture topics have included leadership and culture building in band programs, classical improvisation, and women composers, in addition to clarinet performance topics, masterclasses, and lecture recitals.

Contact me about residencies or customized lectures for your group or organization through the "Contact" tab.

list of current lectures available

Composer , Arranger, and Conductor

Original Compositions and Clarinet Choir Arrangements

I'd been arranging for clarinet choirs for years before being commissioned to write an original band piece in 2017. I've since composed for gamelan ensemble, clarinet duet, soprano, and reed quintet.  

Sheet music is available for digital download here and Sheet Music Plus, with selections at JW Pepper coming soon!

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Leadership Coach for Musicians

High Performance Leadership

I help overachievers create more joy and empowerment through my proprietary leadership method.  Through this program, clients learn self-leadership, have better work/life balance, and increase productivity and creativity.

I specialize in coaching musicians with imposter syndrome, self-esteem, and confidence issues.

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