Henderson Nguyen, better known as The Theorist, is a composer, pianist, producer, and arranger whose classically infused piano covers have earned him over 1 million YouTube subscribers and nearly a quarter-million monthly Spotify listeners. Born and raised in Mississauga, Ontario, he is now based in Ancaster.

Drawing on influences from Frédéric Chopin to James Blake and Jamie xx, Henderson rebuilds popular songs at the piano with classical technique and contemporary feeling. His arrangements are requested by fans around the world and studied by pianists everywhere.

His music has been featured in the FX series Atlanta, created by Donald Glover, and he has composed for short films and commercials. His work has been recognized by Kendrick Lamar, Khalid, Jessie Ware, BANKS, and Billie Eilish. He has collaborated with Grammy Award-winning producers Doc McKinney and Illangelo, and artists including PARTYNEXTDOOR and JMSN, across many genres.

He has performed in Moscow, Nice, London, and Los Angeles, and brings his music to concerts, weddings, and corporate events across North America and Europe.

He publishes official sheet music in exclusive partnership with Musicnotes, and shares piano tutorials and MIDI resources through his Patreon.

Through talent, hard work, and dedication, Henderson has established himself as one of the most recognizable pianists online. If you’d like to work together, reach out at [email protected].