Nathaniel Maxwell is a native of Everett, Pennsylvania. In 2025, he completed his Master of Music degree in Piano Performance and Pedagogy at the University of Oklahoma. In 2023, he graduated from Duke University, where he received a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics. Mr. Maxwell’s undergraduate degree included a minor in Statistical Science, and he also earned a Bachelor of Arts in Music.
Mr. Maxwell’s musical background includes training in composition, trumpet, and conducting. He was recently a place winner in both the Oklahoma Music Teachers Association Young Artists Competition and the 2023 Donna Turner Smith Piano Competition.
Nathaniel has previously held teaching positions at the University of Oklahoma, and at the Fine Arts Conservatory of the Academy of Classical Christian Study in Moore, Oklahoma. In his free time, Nathaniel enjoys cycling, hiking, and running, as well as making homemade pizza.
Teaching statement: We all are surrounded by music every single day; so much so, that it is easy to become numb to truly how wonderful it is. Developing an awareness, an appreciation, and a critical ear for music helps us as humans to be more in touch with something so integral to our daily experience. Learning music through the piano offers, in my opinion, the most holistic and robust opportunities in that regard. But there is a personal connection to the piano as well - at the forefront of my teaching is the desire for others to come to love the piano. This colors all aspects of instruction – technique, musicality, theory, and beyond. Additionally, the framework through which this instruction happens is highly important to me. I’m a firm believer that hard work, a good attitude, and a willingness to learn are all important qualities for both the teacher and student to have. With all of these ingredients present, the piano studio truly becomes a place where limitless things are possible.