Lively pianist Performing, accompanying, improvising

Based in South Africa

Pretoria, Gauteng
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Location
Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa
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Travel
up to 25 miles
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Price Guide

Available to book from POA. For an accurate quote please make an enquiry.

About / Biography

I can perform, accompany and/or improvise in somewhat classical music style on the piano or play flute in small ensemble groups for events, concerts or merely just for background music. I have accompanied instrumentalists as well as played at embassy hosted events, serving as background music.

I am classically trained but love to play around and improvise on the piano in my free time.

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Location

Based in South Africa

Pretoria, Gauteng
Travels up to 25 miles
green circle = areas covered (up to 25 miles)
pink circle = free travel (up to 20 miles)
Travel areas on the map are approximate (distances may vary) free quote

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Africa- Toto

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Nocturne op.55- Chopin

Technical Info

What are your basic technical requirements?

Preferably have a piano or digital keyboard available at the venue or one that can be provided.

Can pay for transport.


What information do you require about a venue?

Space availability and any sound amplifiers or limits. Eg. Large venue with speakers or echoing acoustics or small restaurant with little to no acoustics echoing.


Do you provide sound and lighting equipment?

No, I do not have any equipment available.


Can you provide a Spotify/DJ service before and between your sets?

Yes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best gig you've ever done and the best venue you've ever worked at?

At a church concert, in a large chapel. It was a lovely experience to play any hymn I wanted and due to the venue being a chapel, the acoustics were amazing and it amplified the piano quite well with the natural acoustics.


What's your favourite type of event?

Restaurant background music. I loved not being the centre of attention but still providing the customers with an enjoyable restiarant experience, giving them lovely music to pair up with the amazing food.


What's your previous experience and how did you start gigging?

I got invited to play and accompany a violinist at an embassy hosted dinée for their end of year celebration. My friend had connections and was in charge of planning the music for that occasion and requested that I be the pianist of that event.


Which artists have you been most influenced by, who is your favourite artist and what is the greatest song of all time?

The Beatles, their music had enough emotional depth for a good performance but serves enough musical freedom that I can improvise over the timeless melodies.


Other instruments

I am part of a small ensemble, playing the flute. If one needs a flautist in an ensemble or to add extra timbres to a band, the flute is always a delight addition to spice things up.

Performance Info

What are your typical setup and performance times?

1 hour set up before and to test the quality of the piano as well as how the acoustics sound in that particular venue. Performance times usually depend on how long the client wants with 20 minutes short breaks to hydrate or get refreshment if the event allows.


Are you happy to perform outside?

Happy to perform as long as there is a power supply cable nearby and good sound system so that the music is audible enough.


Do the clients have a say in what you play or is it a set repertoire list only?

Clients may have a say in what should be performed as long as there is an suffient notice before the event so that the musician can practice and be more prepared.


How do previous clients most commonly describe your performances?

Previous client had positive feedback and was impressed with the flexibility and improvisation skills which the musician executed when an unexpected situation occurred.

Recent Clients

Lively pianist has performed for these clients:

Desmond Archibald

Venues

Lively pianist has performed at these venues:

Ambassador's house

More Info

Event types

Wedding

Party

Private Event

Corporate Event

Concert

Religious Event

Genres

Classical

Film / TV

Church Music

Gospel

Background Music

Pop

Covers

Features

Instrumental

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