TOMMOthepiano Piano afternoons with familiar pop, rock and film favourites

A suitable, playable venue piano with safe access and a seat is preferred. For an agreed digital-piano setup, please provide a dry, level performance area, a nearby mains socket and a safe route for bringing in the instrument. Room sound and any required amplification are agreed in advance.

Please confirm the full venue address, date, playing times and breaks, room and audience size, piano type and condition, permission to use it, access or stairs, loading arrangements and any sound limits. Please also tell us about your requirements for a 17-year-old visiting performer and any guardian arrangements.

I can bring my Kawai ES120 digital piano, seat and mains leads by prior agreement. Any separate PA, lighting or hired equipment must be arranged with the venue and covered by the agreed total before booking. Please flag any PAT-documentation requirement in advance so it can be checked before confirmation.

My service is live solo instrumental piano. Please arrange any playlist or DJ service separately through the venue.

Yes. I have £10m public liability insurance through the Musicians’ Union. A certificate is available privately on request. Please tell us about any venue-specific documentation requirements before confirming a booking.

A particular highlight was playing for the residents at Astley View Care Home. Afterwards, lifestyle manager Mandy Refoy wrote: “The ladies were still talking about you an hour later - we were all very impressed.” I was subsequently invited back for two further paid visits.

My music is particularly suited to care-home afternoons, relaxed receptions and hotel or restaurant background piano, where familiar melodies can create a welcoming atmosphere without overpowering conversation.

I developed through piano practice, recorded public-piano performances and playing for care-home residents. My wider hospitality work has helped me understand good presentation, punctuality and working considerately with the team hosting an event.

My recorded piano examples include music associated with Queen, Coldplay, John Legend, Harry Styles and Hans Zimmer. I focus on recognisable melodies across pop, rock favourites and atmospheric film music; the final selection is agreed for each event.

My standard enquiry is a one-hour piano visit. The programme, playing time, breaks and arrival time are agreed before confirmation. I normally plan an arrival buffer of around 30 minutes; digital-piano setup and any amplification may need more time depending on access and the room.

Indoor performances are preferred. An outdoor request would need a covered, weather-protected position, a dry level surface, safe power and suitable access, all agreed before a booking is confirmed.

You are welcome to discuss favourites and the atmosphere you would like. I will confirm a defined programme that I can fully rehearse for the date. Specific new requests depend on preparation and agreement; I am not offering an unrestricted request or duelling-piano show.

Rebecca Mills wrote: “Max performs with confidence and is always engaging to watch.” Mandy Refoy at Astley View reported that the residents were still talking about the performance an hour later and said they were all very impressed.

Please send the venue postcode, date, preferred start time and whether you have a working piano or keyboard with a sustain pedal. I'll then check the journey and setup and give you one total price. That includes the agreed performance, travel and any equipment or sound arrangements we've agreed, with no extra charges added afterwards. If you'd like particular songs, let me know in advance so I can confirm what I can include.