National Piano Associates, founded by Nelson Ojeda Valdés, offers a graded program that includes two annual evaluations, a chamber concert, and a Season Finale Concert. The program is designed to prepare students for college and conservatory entrance auditions. Curriculum includes technique, solo repertoire, chamber music, concerto repertoire, music theory, transposition, and ear training. Guest masterclass artists and evaluation judges from the top conservatories are invited to coach and evaluate our students each year. In person lessons are offered in NYC as well as virtual lessons from any location or time zone. Discount semester plans available.

Here are some highlights from 2022-23

Dr. Marjean Olson from Manhattan School of Music was our guest judge for Repertoire Evaluations

Season Finale Concert at Lincoln Center

Arielle and Jen’s Diploma Recital

Mr Ojeda with the Park Slope Woodwind Quintet