Meyer Nam's Piano Studio

09/24/2026

When a student or performer decides on what piece to work on next, what edition or source they use DOES matter.

Many students carry a certain blue book around, published by Henle Verlag. These are urtext editions, and their role is to reproduce music with the most authenticity available. They include scholarly research into the pieces they present and can reduce doubt a musician might have during their journey with the piece. However, different urtext editions can use different sources which will lead to differences in markings and notes.

In this article I wrote, I go over what urtext editions are, why they're important, and whether you should use them for your next piece.

Learn about urtext editions and how they convey the composer's original intent as much as possible, which publishers distribute them, and their importance in performing classical music.

09/11/2026

🎹 Looking to start or continue piano lessons? Now is a great time to begin!
If you are looking to enroll yourself or a relative in piano lessons, now is an excellent time to get started. Beginning now gives students plenty of time to build their skills and prepare for my annual studio recital in Spring 2027, as well as NYSSMA and other performance opportunities.

I am an honors graduate of Mannes School of Music and have built a community of piano students in my area of Eastern Queens and Nassau County. I teach all ages and levels up to conservatory level.
I can help prepare students for
- Auditions
- Exams
- NYSSMA,
- Competitions
-Performances

My students have had the opportunity to perform in renowned concert halls throughout New York City and Europe.

Piano lessons can incorporate music theory, and I also offer music theory instruction separately for students who wish to further develop their musicianship.

Lessons can be taught in my location at Little Neck, in your home, or online. I also partner with another piano teacher from Mannes School of Music who resides in Manhattan. For students located in Manhattan, she is available to provide in-home piano lessons.

Whether your goal is to learn for enjoyment, prepare for an upcoming performance, or pursue piano at an advanced level, I welcome students at every stage of their musical journey.

Visit my website for more information:

Meyer nam is a New York (Queens) based piano teacher with more than 8 years of teaching experience, currently offering In-person and Online piano lessons that guide you on basic piano technique, performance and more for students of various levels.

09/04/2026

How do classical music titles work?

When a beginner to classical music begins exploring the genre, they are often met with a bewildering array of unfamiliar names, titles, and numbers in album listings and program notes. Some are obvious, like the composer's name and the instrumentation. But what are opus numbers, keys, movements, and catalog numbers?
I've written an article to help beginners understand classical music nomenclature. Even if you're experienced in classical music, you may learn something new with this article.

New to classical piano and music? If you’re wondering how the nomenclature works with classical music, check out this guide on how to find more music to enjoy.

06/26/2023

I'm very excited to post that this summer, I will be offering a summer discount on my piano lessons!

Benefit from up to 15% off discounts on multiple options, limited time offer!

Visit my website for testimonials and more information!

https://meyernam.com/summer-piano