Hire Gareth Alber | Pianist in Coulsdon

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From£187.50

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"Blood In The Water" (Legally Blonde) - Epsom Players 2023

Everything I Do (I Do It For You) by Bryan Adams

"Perfect" by Ed Sheeran

About Gareth

Pianist available for rehearsals, performances, concerts, weddings, proposals, private events and recording work.

Pianist

Coulsdon

Public liability insurance of £10 million

I have played the piano since I was 11 years old and am always happy when behind a keyboard or piano. I have many years' experience as an accompanist for vocalists in rehearsals and performances in and around London and overseas - the most memorable being accompanying a former Broadway leading lady at a concert in Paris. I am happy to travel as required and have my own gear, along with PLI cover.

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5 out of 5

Gareth has been my accompanist for self-tapes that are visible on my Spotlight performer's page, and providing recorded accompaniments for use in cabarets and solo sets in public performances. Personable, easy to work with, and produces excellent results, would definitely recommend.

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Gareth's Song list

CHRISTMAS

When Christmas Comes To Town

When A Child Is Born

All I Want For Christmas Is You

Fairytale of New York

White Christmas

When Christmas Comes To Town

Where Are You Christmas

Oh Holy Night

Sparkle and Shine

WEDDING/PROPOSAL

Everything I Do I Do It For You (Bryan Adams)

Perfect (Ed Sheeran)

Glasgow Love Theme (Love Actually)

Make You Feel My Love (Adele)

Because You Loved Me (Celine Dion)

All You Need is Love (The Beatles)

Secret Love (Doris Day)

Are You Ready for Love (Elton John)

MISCELLANEOUS

Hallelujah (Leonard Cohen)

I Will Survive (Gloria Gaynor)

C'est La Vie (B*Witched)

Jar of Hearts (Christina Perri)

One Moment in Time (Whitney Houston)

There You'll Be (Faith Hill)

When You Believe (Mariah Carey/Whitney Houston)

The Winner Takes It All (ABBA)

You Haven't Seen The Last of Me (Cher)

Your Song (Elton John)

Gareth's Prices

Last updated: 2024

Note: prices may vary based on travel distance. For an exact quote, click “Check availability”.

Duration	Price
Short performance (up to 15 min)	£93.75
Up to 1 hour	£187.50
Up to 2 hours	£225
Up to 3 hours	£281.25

Customer questions

What do your clients love most about your performances?

Clients have said that they love the bespoke nature of my sets - I have a number of "standards" that I use and will have other suggestions that I can make once I have met with a client, but am always open to listening to, and respecting preferences to ensure the experience is everything the client wants.

Which venues have you performed at in the past?

I have performed at theatre venues in London such as the Bridewell Theatre (Fleet Street), Epsom Playhouse, Cannizaro Park (Wimbledon), Chequer Mead Theatre (East Grinstead), Tramshed Theatre (Woolwich), Trafalgar Tavern (London Docklands).

Which artists have you been most influenced by?

I am influenced by artists such as Elton John, Scott Alan, and rock pianists like Freddie Mercury and Rick Wakeman

What is the most high profile gig you've performed?

I was asked to accompany a former Broadway leading lady - Leila Florentino (Kim in "Miss Saigon" in 1991) at a recital in Paris in 2013.

What if my timings change after I've booked you?

I always understand that things can come up, and changes may need to be made. In the event that this happens, I always do my best to be flexible to meet the needs of your event. Let me know if things need to change.

How much time do you need to set up?

I usually need about 30 minutes - 1 hour to set up and sound check (if playing an instrument already on site, this will be no more than about 30 minutes)

If I have a piano at my venue, are you happy to perform on that?

Absolutely - if the piano is in working order and in tune, I am happy to use the instrument on site.

Can I pick the songs you play from the set list?

If you see some songs on the suggested list, feel free to let me know - these are my "standards" that I have played at many events in the past.

Are you able to bring your own piano or keyboard?

Yes, absolutely. I have my own electric keyboard and amplifier that I bring to gigs.

Can you learn song requests before the event?

If you have any specific requests, please let me know at least two weeks before the event. There will be an additional feel of £30 for this, to take into account rehearsal times.

Musicianship

Genres:

Musical theatre, Christmas, Traditional church music, Early music, Contemporary classical, Film / TV music, Opera, Fanfare, 1920s era music, 1930s era music, 1940s era music, 1980s era music, 1990s era music, Gospel, Easy listening, Light music, Originals, Pop, Acoustic, Covers, Karaoke, Vintage, Tribute, Rock, Classic rock, Pop rock, Rock 'n' Roll

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Instruments:

Piano, Keyboard

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Event types:

Theatre / Show, Wedding, Virtual event, Wedding proposal, Funeral / Memorial service, Church service, Concert, Recording session, Cruise, Christmas party

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Other skills:

Arranger, Composer, Orchestrator, Accompanist, Fluent sight-reader, Repetiteur, Theory teaching, Singing teaching

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