About these Pianists & Keyboardists

Finding the right entertainment for your event can be difficult when there are so many different kinds of musicians and bands to choose from. For those organising weddings or corporate events, a professional pianist may be just what you're looking for!

By booking a live musician to perform at your event, you will be enhancing the atmosphere and you’re guests are sure to be tapping their feet and enjoying themselves. Live music can also work as a great icebreaker between guests who have yet to meet. In that capacity, a professional pianist could be the perfect addition to your special day.

"Lee was fantastic on our wedding day. We are so happy with how he performed and constantly had a smile on his face. We had a lot of our guests coming up to us saying how brilliant he was. The music choices were so good and fit our wedding perfectly. I will certainly re-book Lee again if we have another event in the future. Big thank you to Lee for being part of our special day."

Mr and Mrs Rodway's review of Lee - Cocktail Pianist

Ideal for:

Creating a stylish and sophisticated atmosphere, pianists are ideal for those who are looking for a musician to supply background music whilst their guests chat or enjoy a meal. When considering their repertoire for an event, many pianists choose to play jazz standards as this fits well with most audiences and is particularly popular at corporate dinners. However, most professional pianists also have a good knowledge of hits ranging from the past 50 years of popular music and will take requests to learn specific songs if given enough notice.

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When booking Pianists & Keyboardists:

When booking a live musician, it’s important you make sure they have public liability insurance and that their equipment has recently been PAT tested. These are both extremely important and protect both the musician and the audience if any accidents were to occur. Before booking your pianist, you should also listen to live recordings and read through testimonials from previous clients so you can determine whether they would be suitable for your event.

Upon booking your pianist, you will be made aware of their technical rider, a list of requirements they need so they can perform. This often includes suitable parking, refreshments, a changing room, and at least one power socket near the performance area. It’s also important to discuss how and when you’ll be paying your pianist as confusion could potentially ruin your occasion.

Prices for Pianists & Keyboardists:

Most piano players will alter their quotes depending on how long you wish them to be performing at your event. For example, four sets of 45 minutes spread throughout the day will certainly cost more than one set of an hour. Most Pianists & Keyboardists will charge a minimum of £150. If you're looking to cut down on travel costs, then use the "advanced search" feature to hire a pianist for events near you.

About Pianists & Keyboardists repertoire:

Each piano player will specialise in a different set of material, and so it is important that you review the repertoire section of their Last Minute Musicians directory profile carefully, as well as their promotional material - videos and audio clips.

Pop piano players will usually play a mixture of various popular hits, from the 60s to present day. They will cover the popular piano solo hits of bands like Keane and The Beatles, as well as solo artists like Elton John and Alicia Keys. Jazz pianists (sometimes also referred to as cocktail pianists) will perform a mix of jazz standards like "All Of Me" and "Fly Me To The Moon" and other pop/jazz performers such as Norah Jones, Jamie Cullum and Gregory Porter.

Both of those style of players may also draw upon the soul or Motown hits of artists like Otis Redding, Marvin Gaye and Aretha Franklin.

The Pianists & Keyboardists featured on this page are all members of the Last Minute Musicians entertainment directory. Use the refine section at the top of this page to find local piano players close to you. Simply choose a county or enter a post code into the "available in" box to refine the listings to your local area. Click the "visit listing" button to see the full profiles of the individual wedding pianists. With over 3300 active listings you are sure to find the perfect entertainer, musician, band or entertainment service to make your event just perfect. Each act features reviews and recommended prices/rates. Don`t forget you can use our online chat (below) to get instant help with your booking.