Isaac Namias

Founder and Operator

After graduating from Indiana University, where I studied Jazz Pedagogy at the Jacob School of Music under the late iconic David Baker, I moved to New York to pursue my passion: playing and studying piano in the mecca of music.

Soon after, I began apprenticing with master craftsman Brian Whiton at Big Wrench Piano Care. I worked closely with him and other technicians to learn how to rebuild and tune pianos. I then had the opportunity to work for the legendary Steinway & Sons company, where I learned more about piano rebuilding from a tradition of multigenerational artisans, and did piano sales and consulting.

As a pianist, piano teacher, and piano tuner, I wanted to create an outlet in Brooklyn for those who are seeking risk-free, reliable, and beautiful pianos.

Prosper Pianos is the culmination of a lifelong dream and love affair with music. The company is named after my father, Prosper Namias, who changed the course of my life when he bought the family a piano. I’m now proud to be a part of that process for others.

Piano Tuning Clients

Over the course of my career, I’ve had the privilege of working with some of the most influential pianists and artists in New York City:

- Shai Maestro
- Aaron Parks
- David Virelles
- Sulivan Fortner
- Jason Moran
- Lee Konitz & Dan Tepfer
- Herbie Hancock
- Cécile McLorin Salvant
- Arturo O'Farrill
- Jon Batiste
- Esperanza Spalding
- Jennifer Connelly and Paul Bettany
- Sarah Jessica Parker
- Stephen Colbert

Venues/Institutions:

- The Metropolitan Museum of Art
- HBO
- Netflix
- Fox and Friends
- The Museum of Natural History
- Rockefeller Skating Rink
- Restraurant Daniel
- City Winery
- Brooklyn Conservatory of Music
- Sid Gold's
- Wild Birds
- Bar Lunatico
- Brooklyn Botanical Gardens
- Ballet Academy East