Piano Lessons

Nathanael (Nate) Petley is an accomplished musician and music educator who has played in numerous professional ensembles and has taught across Central and Southeastern PA. He holds a B.S. in Music Education from Millersville University where he performed considerably on both Piano and Trombone. While an undergrad, Nate helped to create and lead many ensembles including a Brass Quintet (New Age Brass), a Jazz Trio, and a Jazz Sextet all while being first chair Trombonist in the Millersville Wind Ensemble, Orchestra, and Jazz Band. Nate was awarded with an Outstanding Soloist Award during the Crescent City Jazz Festival in New Orleans, LA. Since graduation, Nate has maintained a steady stream of work in areas of performance and education. He performs occasionally for Millersville sanctioned events at the Ware Center and for Lancaster’s own Music For Everyone. He tried out his sea legs with a four-month stint as a House Pianist for Princess Cruises. Education has been an important part of his work as well, having taught piano at The Meridee Winter’s School of Music in Philadelphia. Nate has been blessed to have had many great, inspiring, and influential teachers who taught not only music, but life lessons.