Kathy Abrahamson began studying piano at age five and went on to become a prizewinner in numerous local and state competitions. After ten years of memorizing and mastering a prescribed repertoire and musicianship curriculum, she received the Paderewski Gold Medal from the National Guild of Piano Teachers. A multiple scholarship recipient, she earned a Bachelor of Music in Piano Performance and Music Theory from the University of North Texas in 1983.

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Following graduation, Kathy taught private piano and preschool music and established herself as a sought-after collaborative pianist. At age 35, she began a career in nursing while continuing to teach, perform, and pursue her musical interests. She practiced as a registered nurse for 13 years, with a certification in obstetrics, before earning a Master of Science degree and certification as a Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner in 2009. She currently maintains a busy practice at the FEM Centre in Fort Worth, Texas, primarily focusing on gynecology, wellness and hormone balancing. 

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Kathy is currently studying piano with Dr. Ilka Araujo at Texas Wesleyan University, where she has had numerous opportunities to perform in recitals and festivals. She participated in the Cliburn Amateur Piano Festival in 2022 and, in 2025, won the concerto competition at PianoTexas and performed with the Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra. She also participated as an active observer at PianoTexas in 2026.

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Kathy is the pianist for the Fort Worth Medical Orchestra, the first orchestra of its kind in North Texas. She is also an active member of DFW Amateur Piano Group and participates in her church’s music ministry.

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Kathy has been married to her high school sweetheart since 1983 and has 3 grown children and 3 grandchildren.