Nivea established NZMS in 2008. She has been playing the piano and keyboard for approximately 18 years and started teaching 5 years ago. Nivea has also worked for Kids on Keys (a keyboard curriculum developed for children aged 5-12 years). Her experience also includes 13 years playing the piano for her Church, Community Baptist Church.

Nivea enjoys working with individuals from a range of backgrounds and musical levels, teaching beginner to intermediate/advanced classes. While Nivea specializes with kids and youth between the age group of 4-18, all ages are welcome.