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"As an adult beginner, I was nervous about starting piano lessons, but Craig is an incredibly patient and encouraging teacher. I’ve made real progress and actually look forward to every lesson."

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"Daniel was recommended to us by good friends. The musical accompaniment of our wedding ceremony and reception was highly successful. His music gave us goosebumps and brought tears to our eyes."

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"Daniel is extremely professional! Everything was perfect! He is truly an exceptional talent... it was a lot of fun to listen to him. What's more, he knows how to entertain people very well. We will definitely book him again."

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"An unforgettable moment in the priory of Rauzet on a beautiful day in September. Thanks a lot !"

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"Kevin is wonderful! I booked Kevin as the pianist for our wedding ceremony and I couldn’t be more pleased! He was communicative, timely, and played beautifully! I would highly recommend anyone in need of a pianist to book Kevin - you won’t be disappointed."

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"I can't recommend rough justice highly enough. When booking my wedding entertainment, Noel was professional and friendly and the quote was very reasonable. On our wedding day, many guests said how much they enjoyed the live band, which started with soft music to more lively, singing great modern tunes. Really pleased, would book again!"

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"Always on Point!!! And Professional, Good all the way around!!!"

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"At a recent birthday celebration, Tom added a touch of elegance and charm to the event. He effortlessly entertained the guests with a mix of lively tunes and soothing melodies. Tom’s versatility was commendable as he seamlessly switched genres, catering to the diverse preferences of the attendees. His ability to read the room and gauge the energy level ensured that the music perfectly complemented the party atmosphere. Tom's talent was evident, and his performance undoubtedly elevated the overall experience, leaving everyone thoroughly entertained and impressed. "

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"Kevin was wonderful. He kept beautiful music playing as we dined. He was friendly and kind. I highly recommend him."

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"I have a background making music with computers but had not learned to play an instrument. I was a bit unsure what to expect, but so far Gabriel has been great. I'm impatient and he has been able to make me slow down to make me understand the value of technique first, to avoid injuries and to foster good habits from the very beginning. I'm still 5 lessons in, but I can already see I've improved. His schedule is very flexible which is great since I work full time and he's been able to accommodate last minute changes several times which you would not get with a traditional academy. All in all great experience and would recommend to beginners."

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"Lucie was a wonderful piece to our evening and fit perfectly for what we were looking for. We were amazed by her ability to not only play fluently but also captivate and interact with the crowd. Thank you!"

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"Jennifer was absolutely phenomenal and helped make our wedding dreams come true. I will be eternally grateful for her openness and flexibility with our unique song requests. She performed flawlessly and was able to read the ceremony incredibly well and time all the music perfectly. There's no way anyone choosing to hire her for their event will be disappointed."

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"As a music journalist, I am someone well used to hearing performances covering the whole spectrum of ability, from very talented, to no talent whatsoever; mainly on the working circuit, encountering much from the bottom end of the scale, the flaws of which seemingly pass by, or go over the heads of the audience, mediocre musical acts often gaining acceptance despite (or because of) their lack of any talent whatsoever. So, when on a random whim, I booked MAYHEM into The Old Crown, Hayes, I was pleasantly surprised to come across that jewel one constantly seeks: a light hidden in the bushel, an act of great quality. Don’t get me wrong, on the surface, MAYHEM are basically just another covers band, with certainly not much more to offer in terms of choice of material than others treading the same circuit. The difference though, is in the depth of thought in the vocal arrangements, and the attention to detail in the performance of the songs. Someone in the band has true musical knowledge. The way the vocals are arranged and used is no accident, and the music has a depth and surety that is pure class. Carol’s voice is unique, and at many points conveys rare emotion for those who can hear. The two voices are a happy accident of coincidence; Carol’s rather treble voice, Billy’s gruff baritone, both interesting voices taken in isolation, but together producing a sound that is perhaps greater than the sum of its parts. The quality of both singers shows itself also in the faultlessly correct intonation, the thrilling blend and invention of the harmonies, the search for expression in the vocals, the subtle use of the arrangements to produce expression. Most of these subtleties are of course lost on the general public, but the band still have enough battle-hardened experience and know-how to ride out any waves of indifference, and overcome the hardest heart with a friendly approach to their clientele, patiently trying out various styles and eras, constantly striving to reach their listeners, despite a kind of yearning in the music for serious recognition. Personally, I found it somewhat sad that a talented band like this has to resort to some popular (and bland) material, but one must bow to reality, and work is work. Still, the musicians didn’t just accept the status quo of this material; they always had a few surprises in store in the way they approached any song, however scraped from the bottom of the barrel. Carol’s voice sounded at its best on songs like “SUMMER OF ’69” and “I DON’T WANT TO TALK ABOUT IT”, but she shone through on harder songs too, like “LIVING ON A PRAYER” and “DON’T BRING ME DOWN”. Billy didn’t sing quite as many lead lines, but when he did, it was with a power and confidence that knew just how best to carry the melody, and the strength of harmony singing was in a different league from the average one would expect to hear in a situation like this. On “Living La Vida Loca” the dual vocals were outstanding, perhaps the most equal blend of the day, with other such highlights for me being “Don’t Stop me Now” and “I Wanna Know what Love is”. The locals however enjoyed some of the lighter material more, such as “Rockabilly Rebel”, square dancing their way through the afternoon with great whoops and hollers, playing their part in a very pleasant day in a very pleasant pub. There was a humorous moment when the lads at the bar joined in with “You’ve Lost That Lovin’ Feelin’” all pointing and dancing in the manner of Tom Cruise in “Top Gun”! A vivid sight to behold, for sure! The day ended with a raucous rendition of “Rockin’ All Over The World”, the two singers showing that they could rock it with the best of them when the chips are down. Can’t wait to see this band again. (10 / 10) Andrew Staines "

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"Jon did an amazing job performing at our wedding. His voice is just incredible and many of my friends and family commented on how much they enjoyed his performance. Prior to the wedding date itself, Jon was so prompt in answering all my queries and very helpful in our selection of songs to match our theme. I would highly recommend him. Thanks so much Jon!! It was a pleasure having you at our wedding"

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"Max is a brilliant musician and pianist. Really friendly and easy to deal with, and can play a big variety of music. Also punctual and responsive to all correspondence. Would highly recommend!"

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