Nicola Canzano (b. 1991)  is a composer, harpsichordist and organist recognized for his expertise in historical composition and improvisation. His compositions in baroque style have been commissioned and performed by groups all over the world, including the musicians at Thiré, the Baroque Chamber Orchestra of Denver, Juilliard415, as well as many individual performers. Nicola is instructor of harpsichord at Michigan State University, and the studio accompanist for Historical Performance at The Juilliard School, where he also annually guest lectures on improvisation. He was a panelist at the First International Conference on Historical Improvisation in 2022. He teaches improvisation and composition privately in New York City where he resides, and maintains a busy performance schedule as a continuo player with ensembles throughout the US, as well as presenting on improvisation and pedagogy at universities around the world.