Nagar Pianos is a testament to the passion and dedication of my late grandparents, Benedicto and Elenita Nagar, who founded the company in the late 1950s. Originally established in Vigan, the heart of my grandmother’s hometown, the business eventually found its new home in Morning Breeze, Caloocan City. It was here that my father, the late Eduardo Nagar Sr., took the reins in the 1960s, transforming the family business into a thriving piano manufacturing enterprise with the help of skilled craftsmen.

My father’s journey is one of unwavering devotion to music. Despite being on the path to a law degree at San Beda College, he followed his true calling and pursued a major in violin at the University of Santo Tomas Conservatory of Music.

However, it was the piano that truly captured his heart. After mastering the instrument, he began to arrange and simplify songs, leading to the creation of the renowned EDNA Booklets. With the support of my mother, Josefina Sygney Nagar, these booklets became widely available in bookstores and our music stores in Platerias Quiapo, Fairview, and even in our Nagar Music Store in California.

Remarkably, these booklets are still sought after by piano teachers and players around the world. I am deeply grateful to my father for being my mentor, for instilling in us, his children, the love of music, and for teaching us the art of playing the piano. His tireless work in refining his craft and establishing his name in the industry has left a lasting legacy, one that my siblings and I are proud to carry forward.

I will always cherish his belief that music is a universal language, that while talent may be innate, anyone with passion and patience can learn and master it. It is with great pride and honor that I continue the legacy of Nagar Pianos, remembering my father’s words and carrying forward the values he instilled in us.

Enjoy these cherished photos of Nagar Pianos, a symbol of our family’s enduring love for music and craftsmanship.