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.

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 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 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!

Lauren is a theatre artist based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. She received her Bachelor of Arts degree in Musical Theatre from West Chester University in May 2021. Lauren studied piano at West Chester University under the direction of Dr. Vincent Craig and Dr. Craig Cramer and voice under the direction of Dr. Inyoung Lee, Rebecca Field and Jesse Padgett. In 2019, she was a finalist in the NATS Regional Musical Theatre competition at Nazareth College in New York, and a finalist in the NATS National Musical Theatre competition at St. Olaf College in Minnesota. In 2020, she was nominated for the Irene Ryan Acting Scholarship for her work as Agnes in She Kills Monsters: Virtual Realms. She has been a theatre camp and pop camp counselor at Absolute Music School for the past three summers. Lauren has been performing onstage for over a decade, starting when she was just 12 years old. Notable roles include Portia (Something Rotten), Princess #12 (Once Upon A Mattress), Madame Thenardier (Les Miserables), and Natalya (The Proposal). Lauren is thrilled to be teaching at Absolute Music School!