Nelson Varon

Oral History Information

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Job Title
Arranger, Founder
Company Name
Nelson Varon Music Centers
Tags
Organs, Arrangers, Music Retail, Pianos, Music Publishing, Music Lesson Programs, Home Organ Boom, NAMM Board of Directors-Interviewed, Deceased

Nelson Varon was the founder of the Nelson Varon Piano and Organ Studios and enjoyed a long career in the music products industry. During his years in the retail business, which focused on organ and keyboard instruments, Nelson continued to perform for local community groups and churches. Over the years, he arranged several books of organ music, including the 2005 publication The Joy of Organ Music. Before opening his own store, Nelson was the manager of the organ department for Macy’s in New York from 1961 until 1963. His love for music was always a central part of his life.

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