Wedding Pianist London

Make your London wedding truly unforgettable with the enchanting melodies of our skilled pianist. From the romantic ceremony to the lively drink hour, our pianist will set the perfect ambience for your special day. Michael is a professionally trained musician with years of experience performing at weddings in London. His exceptional skill and knowledge of various musical genres ensure a personalized and flawless performance.

We understand that every wedding has its unique character. Our pianist will work closely with you to curate a customized playlist, incorporating your favourite songs and creating an atmosphere that reflects your love story.

About Michael

Michael is highly accomplished in styles ranging from light classical music, such as Debussy and Chopin, well loved jazz standards and modern chart hits, and can accommodate requests in almost any genre. His care and attention to detail at each event has earned him fivestars in 100% of his reviews.

Repertoire

Pop
A Million Dreams – Greatest Showman
A Thousand Miles – Vanessa Carlton
A Thousand Years – Christina Perri
A Whole New World – Aladdin
Ain’t No Mountain High Enough – Marvin Gaye
Ain’t Nobody – Chaka Khan
Ain’t No Sunshine – Bill Withers
All of Me – John Legend
All You Need is Love – The Beatles
Another Day Of Sun – La La Land
Back To Black – Amy Winehouse
Beautiful – Christina Aguilera
Blackbird – The Beatles
Bridge Over Troubled Water – Paul Simon
Can’t Take Me Eyes Off You – Bob Crewe
Can You Feel The Love Tonight – Elton John
Cheap Thrills – Sia
City Of Stars – La La Land
Colours Of The Wind – Alan Menken
Crazy – Gnarls Barkley
Don’t It Make My Brown Eyes Blue – Richard Leigh
Don’t Stop The Music – Jamie Cullum
Empire State of Mind – Alicia Keys
Everything She Does Is Magic – Sting
Glasgow Love Theme – Craig Armstrong
Greatest Day – Take That
Hello – Adele
Falling Catching – Agnes Obel
Fast Car – Tracy Chapman
Hallelujah – Leonard Cohen
Heartbeats – Jose Gonzalez
Hello – Adele
Hey There Delilah – Plain White T’s
Hoppipolla – Sigur Ros
I Do, I Do, I Do – ABBA
I Dreamed A Dream – Schonberg
I Have Nothing – Whitney Houston
If I Ain’t Got You – Alicia Keys
Isn’t She Lovely – Stevie Wonder
James Bond Theme – Monty Norman
Just The Two Of Us – Bill Withers
Killing Me Softly – Roberta Flack
Layla – Eric Clapton
Let’s Stay Together – Al Green
Lovely Day – Bill Withers
Man In The Mirror – Michael Jackson
Marry You – Bruno Mars
Natural Woman – Aretha Franklin
No-One Know Me Like The Piano – Sampha
New York State Of Mind – Billy Joel
Norwegian Wood – The Beatles
Ordinary People – John Legend
Perfect – Ed Sheeran
Piano Man – Billy Joel
Put Your Records On – Corinne Bailey-Rae
Rather Be – Clean Bandit
Read All About It – Emeli Sande
Rolling in the Deep – Adele
Salted Wound – Sia
Save Room – John Legend
Say Something – Christina Aguilera
Shallow – Lady Gaga
She’s Always A Woman – Billy Joel
Shake it Off – Taylor Swift
Shiver – Coldplay
Signed, Sealed Delivered – Stevie Wonder
Sittin’ On The Dock Of The Bay – Otis Redding
Someone Like You – Adele
Somewhere Only We Know – Lily Allen
Songbird – Eva Cassidy
Sweet Love – Anita Baker
Symphony – Clean Bandit
Take Me To Church – Hozier
Thinking Out Loud – Ed Sheeran
Time After Time – Cyndi Lauper
Tiny Dancer – Elton John
Titanium – David Guetta
To Love You More – Celine Dion
Virtual Insanity – Jamiroquai
Wonderful Tonight – Eric Clapton
Yesterday – The Beatles
You’ve Got A Friend – Carole King
You’ve Got A Friend In Me – Randy Newman
Your Song – Elton John
Jazz
Ain’t Misbehavin’ – Fats Waller
All Of Me – Gerald Marks
At Last – Etta James
Audrey – Bud Powell
Autumn Leaves – Johnny Mercer
Basin Street Blues – Spencer Williams
Beyond The Sea – Albert Lasry
Blue Skies – Irving Berlin
Body and Soul – Johnny Green
Boplicity – Cleo Henry
But Not For Me – George Gershwin
Cheek to Cheek – Irving Berlin
Cry Me A River – Arthur Hamilton
Days of Wine and Roses – Henry Mancini
Don’t Get Around Much Anymore – Duke Ellington
Dos Gardenias – Buena Vista Social Club
Elevation Of Love – E.S.T
Everything – Michael Buble
Fever – Peggy Lee
Fly Me To The Moon – Frank Sinatra
Georgia On My Mind – Hoagy Carmichael
Girl From Ipanema – Jobim
Hit the Road Jack – Ray Charles
Honeysuckle Rose – Fats Waller
How Insensitive – Jobim
I Get A Kick Out Of You – Cole Porter
I Got Rhythm – George Gershwin
I Thought About You – Jimmy Van Heusen
I Wish I Knew How It Would Feel – Billy Taylor
In A Sentimental Mood – Duke Ellington
It Don’t Mean A Thing – Duke Ellington
Just The Way You Are – Billy Joel
Lady Is A Tramp – Hart & Rodgers
Let There Be Love – Nat King Cole
Like Someone In Love – Jimmy Van Heusen
Misty – Ella Fitzgerald
Moanin’ – Bobby Timmons
Mood Indigo – Duke Ellington
Moondance – Van Morrison
My Favourite Things – Richard Rodgers
Nature Boy – Eden Ahbez
New York, New York – Frank Sinatra
On Green Dolphin Street – Ned Washington
The Nearness of You – Norah Jones
The Way You Look Tonight – Jerome Kern
Satin Doll – Duke Ellington
Somewhere Over The Rainbow – Harold Arlen
Skylark – Hoagy Carmichael
Sunny Side Of The Street – Jimmy McHugh
Take Five – Dave Brubeck
Take The A Train – Duke Ellington
The Nearness of You – Norah Jones
The Way You Look Tonight – Jerome Kern
There Will Never Be Another You – Harry Warren
Veinte Años – Buena Vista Social Club
What A Wonderful World – Louis Armstrong
Classical
Adagio for Strings – Barber
Air on the G String – Bach
Allegro Maestoso (from Water Music) – Handel
Ambre – Nils Frahm
Andante (from Piano Concerto in C major) – Mozart
Ave Maria – Schubert
Ave Maria – Gounod
Ave Verum – Mozart
Canon in D – Pachelbel
Cinema Paradiso – Ennio Morricone
Clair de Lune – Debussy
Dance Of The Hours – Ponchielli
Deux Arabesques – Debussy
Grand Valse – Delibes
Gymnopédie – Satie
I Giorni – Einaudi
Intermezzo in A – Brahms
Jesu, Joy of Main’s Desiring – Bach
Kinderscenen – Schumann
La Fille Aux Cheveux de Lin – Debussy
Le Onde – Einaudi
Maestro – The Holiday – Hans Zimmer
Mazurka in F – Chopin
Minuet in G – Beethoven
Moment Musical – Schubert
Nocturne – Franz Liszt
Nocturne No.1 – Chopin
Nutcracker Suite – Tchaikovsky
Odeon – Ernesto Nazareth
Pathetique Sonata 2nd Mvmt – Beethoven
Prelude in C major – Bach
Prelude in Db major ‘Raindrop’ – Chopin
Primavera – Einaudi
Recessional – Purcell
River Flows in You – Yiruma
Salut D’Amour – Elgar
Serenade No.4 – Schubert
Solfeggietto – Bach
To A Wild Rose – Edward MacDowell
Waltz in A – Brahms
Christmas
Blue Christmas
Jingle Bell Rock
Last Christmas
Rockin’ Around The Xmas Tree
Santa Claus Is Coming To Town
Sleigh Ride
WinterWonderland

Wedding Pianist London
London Wedding pianist

Unveiling the Secrets to Being an Exceptional Wedding Pianist

Planning a wedding is a labour of love, and every detail counts when it comes to creating an unforgettable experience. Among the myriad choices couples have to make, selecting the perfect wedding pianist is a decision that greatly influences the overall ambience and leaves a lasting impact on guests. To fully grasp the qualities that define a remarkable wedding pianist, we delve into the secret ingredients that create magical musical moments.

Versatility, Experience, and Musicality: The Holy Trinity of a Wedding Pianist

It takes a special kind of musician to serve as the melodic maestro behind a wedding ceremony or reception. A truly exceptional wedding pianist possesses a unique blend of versatility, experience, and musicality. Versatility allows them to effortlessly adapt to various musical styles and genres, seamlessly transitioning between classical pieces and contemporary hits that resonate with both generations. Years of experience provide them with an unmatched ability to read the room, understand the couple’s preferences, and curate a musical journey that speaks to their love story. Ultimately, it is their musicality – the expression, emotion, and connection they bring to their playing – that truly makes them stand out.

Creating Harmonious Synergy with the Couple

A great wedding pianist understands that their role extends beyond playing beautifully. They forge a meaningful connection with the couple, taking the time to understand their vision, preferences, and musical aspirations. By doing so, they create a harmonious synergy that enhances the couple’s special day. This concept goes beyond fulfilling requests; it involves an intuitive understanding of the couple’s personality, allowing the pianist to curate musical selections that reflect their unique love story.

Impeccable Timing and Enhanced Atmosphere

Timing is everything, especially on such a memorable occasion. An exceptional wedding pianist possesses an innate sense of rhythm and tempo, ensuring smooth transitions throughout the ceremony or reception. They know how to discern the perfect moment to crescendo or provide a gentle backdrop of music, adding to the emotional depth of the event.

Moreover, a great wedding pianist provides a beautiful musical backdrop and contributes to the overall ambience of the wedding. From the moment guests arrive until the final note is played, they are responsible for setting the tone and atmosphere, transforming the venue into an enchanting haven that captivates every soul present.

Unforgettable Memories for Both Couple and Guests

A wedding is a truly special moment shared not only by the couple but also by their loved ones. An exceptional wedding pianist has the ability to transport everyone into a realm of pure enchantment. Through their keystrokes, they have the power to create unforgettable memories and emotional connections that reverberate long after the ceremony ends. These cherished memories are preserved in the newlyweds’ hearts and their family and friends.

When the journey of love is celebrated with music, the presence of a remarkable wedding pianist can elevate the entire experience. The combination of versatility, experience, musicality, a personal connection with the couple, impeccable timing, and the ability to create enchanted memories ensures that the wedding pianist becomes an unforgettable part of the love story.

Reviews

“We had requested Michael to be the pianist to play at our son’s wedding as he had such a wide repertoire and it was important for us to have a mixture of different styles – i.e. classical, popular and jazz. Michael is an extremely affable person. He was happy to play all the pieces we requested from his extensive repertoire and all the guests felt really comfortable with him playing them during the wedding breakfast. He added that extra sparkle to the event.”

5/5
Krystyna
Wedding
 

We had a wonderful evening and really enjoyed Michael’s piano playing. He was particularly flexible on timings and played longer than we had previously agreed so as to fit in with the pace of the night. He also played every piece we had asked for (and we were quite specific!)

5/5
Richard M
Wedding

Thank you for being so flexible and quick to respond to our requests for songs and set-up! Having two pianos to transition from the ceremony to the reception space made the afternoon flow seamlessly. We loved your performance in the build-up to the ceremony and it set the tone perfectly. Both we and all the guests really enjoyed your repertoire during the drink reception.

We will definitely be recommending you to any friends that have events or weddings in the future!

5/5
Mr & Mrs Potter
Wedding

“Michael recently played at our wedding church service and was absolutely amazing! He listened to exactly what I wanted and completely
blew us all away!!”

5/5
Wedding

FAQ

Can I have a special request for the wedding ceremony?

Yes! As part of the package, Michael can learn up to 4 special requests. Typically, these will be played for the bridal procession, register signing and recessional.

Wedding ceremony + Drinks reception + Dinner

– Music before the service begins, music during the signing of the register, and music as guests leave.

– 2 x 45-minute performances at the drink’s reception.

– 2 x 45-minute performances as dinner is being served.

Can you move locations during the day?

Yes. Michael’s keyboard setup can be moved anywhere in a venue provided there is a power supply nearby. It takes about 15 minutes to relocate.

Do you supply PLI and PAT certificates?

These documents are often asked for by venues, and Michael has full certification for both and can supply these to you on booking.

How do I book?

Booking is very simple. Send a message through the contact form and we will get back to you within 24 hours.

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Email

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Phone

07758 116749

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