Sharing a Nano

I want to create a list of songs on my Nano made from all my wifes music. I almost always use my Nano on song shuffle and I don't want to hear her music. Is there a way to lock out a specific list or section off an area in the Nano?
Any help is appreciated.

Each of you create a regular playlist and put only the musci you want in it.
Open iTunes prefs -> iPod and select Automatically update only selected playlists and select your own list.

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