Henry Nam | Modern Fingerstyle Guitar

Whether you need an elegant, unobtrusive soundtrack to enhance the ambiance of your cocktail hour or a dynamic feature performance to dazzle your guests, I tailor the music to create the exact experience you envision.

For Background Ambiance (Acoustic Guitar & Piano): I don't just play standard setlists from start to finish. I actively read the room. As an expert improviser, I shift the musical flavors to match the evolving mood of your event—seamlessly transitioning from beautiful fingerstyle and classy jazz to spicy Latin and rhythmic blues. Every event gets a completely unique, living soundtrack.

For Featured Entertainment: If you want a show, your audience will experience an enthralling display of musical acrobatics on the guitar, combined with humorous, endearing storytelling that engages everyone in the room.

"Nam’s masterly and characterful approach to percussive fingerstyle on acoustic guitar is awe-inspiring. It is something you have to see with your eyes to believe with your ears... a performance I will never forget." — Sara Lambeth (Da Belly Magazine)

Hi, I'm Henry. If you're looking for unique, highly-skilled live music that impresses your guests without overpowering their conversations, you are in the right place.

I have been performing and delighting audiences professionally for over two decades. I’ve had the honor of playing at prestigious venues like the Kennedy Center, the Philadelphia Museum of Art, the National Portrait Gallery, TEDx, and the Kimmel Center, as well as serving as the keyboardist and musical director for the Spinners. Now, I bring that same level of professionalism to intimate weddings, corporate functions, and private events across the DC Metro area.

Having grown up across the globe—from a US military base in South Korea to San Francisco, Germany, and Philadelphia—I was exposed to a massive variety of cultures and sounds. This international upbringing shaped my belief that music is a universal language, and it allows me to connect with incredibly diverse audiences and adapt my playing style to fit any crowd.

"Henry Nam's music takes the full exploration of the guitar to the max. He has a great sense of warm chords and ties them in beautifully with his techniques and arrangements." — Trevor Gordon Hall (CandyRat Records)

My ultimate goal is to make your event completely stress-free while providing a world-class musical backdrop. Let's build your perfect soundtrack!

SOUND:
Can provide full sound for events up to 750 people and as little as one. I also have a battery-powered rig (150-person capacity) that allows for performances in locations without easy access to power.

INSTRUMENTATION (SOLO):
Primarily guitar and/or keyboards (Yes! I can do both if you want variety for your event) both instrumentally and with vocals depending on the event.

TECHNICAL NEEDS:
I'm very adaptable in terms of technical needs. However, my ideal performance will have easy access to power, a flat surface at least 5' x 5' to perform on, decent lighting, and shelter from the elements where applicable.