Born in Peru, Dr. Manuel Molina is an active chamber musician, soloist, and educator. He joined the Omaha Conservatory of Music in 2023 as an Artist-Faculty member and serves as the Omaha Festival District Chair for the Nebraska Music Teachers Association.

Dr. Molina has appeared as a soloist, collaborative pianist, and orchestral musician across a variety of settings. He was invited by the Philharmonic Society of Lima to perform in a concert series highlighting Peruvian pianists living abroad. He has served as a Collaborative Instrumental Pianist at the Interlochen Arts Camp and as an Orchestral Pianist at the Oklahoma Summer Arts Institute.

Dr. Molina earned his Doctor of Musical Arts degree in Piano Performance from West Virginia University, where he studied with Dr. Peter Amstutz. He held a Graduate Teaching Assistantship and collaborated extensively with other artists for degree recitals and competitions . He also holds a master’s degree from Rice University and a bachelor’s degree from Florida Gulf Coast University. His formal musical training began at the National University of Music in Lima, Peru under the tutelage of Carlota Bravo.

What to expect in lessons with Manuel:

• A welcoming environment where both student and teacher can discuss musical ideas
• Develop a healthy piano technique that broadens tone palette and expression
• A focus on musical narrative based on score analysis
• Proper preparation for performances in Studio Recitals