David Simon

I am a professional musician, songwriter/producer and multi-instrumentalist based in and around London. I have been playing piano for thirty years and singing for twenty, and I have a wide appreciation of music in every form. I love playing at weddings and events and always do my best to give the client the best music experience possible for their booking needs, including learning requests and being flexible on the day. I pride myself in being polite and professional and aim to plan out details with the client in advance. Music has been a passion for me from an early age. Having taken up piano as a child, I began performing at events from around age 15, and soon became a regular performer in my home town. I like to think my love of music and performing comes across whenever I sit at the piano and start playing and singing. After gaining a degree in Popular Music Studies from Goldsmiths College in London, I currently work as a songwriter, performer, vocal arranger and session musician. I also play guitar, bass and drums. I also work as an Artist In Residence Music Specialist in secondary education, working with young musicians on Music Technology, rock band workshops, choirs and songwriting. I have gained vast performing experience, both as a soloist and within various groups and ensembles. My original music has gained incredibly positive reviews from critics, who have widely praised my "uniquely pure vocal tone and ability to work in different styles". In the past I have held residencies at several restaurants, including celebrity chef Michael Caines' Old Brewery Tavern in Canterbury, live music hotspot Brasserie Toulouse Lautrec in London, and the multi award-winning Boatyard restaurant in Leigh-on-Sea, Essex. Other performance highlights include performing at Royal Festival Hall and the BT Tower. I am a signed and published songwriter, working primarily on Kpop and Jpop, and I've had releases with various groups and artists in several countries, including top 10 songs and albums in Korea, Japan, Thailand and Belgium. Over a number of years, I have built a repertoire of swing, jazz, soul and pop classics, as well as more modern material. I also enjoy putting a few musical twists on some of my more unexpected song choices! I have played at a large number of weddings and events, expanding my repertoire with almost every booking, and I have provided music for meals, drinks and receptions, as well as during ceremonies and for first dances. I have always put my heart and soul into my music work, aiming to deliver a great service and a memorable performance for all my clients.