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About Gregor

Gregor is classically trained and also plays rock, pop, ceilidh & jazz. He can sight-read, improvise and read chord charts fluently.

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Pianist

Glasgow

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I studied Classical Piano and Trumpet at the Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama. After graduating with a BA(Musical Studies) degree, I studied jazz piano for two years at St Andrew’s University and went on to become an employee of ‘Carnaval Cruise Lines’ as a show-band musician and cocktail pianist. So far, I have enjoyed a varied musical career: performing as an accompanist with numerous professional companies, ensembles & soloists; performing new initiatives such as the British Sinfonietta Orchestra’s ‘Computer Games Live’ series; giving solo recitals; playing throughout Scotland as a wedding ceremonial and cocktail pianist. As well as being a member of the Scottish Tango Ensemble, I am also a founding member of the Shimmy Grand Ceilidh Band, pianist and accordionist with Pacific Wedding Band and also a Sergeant in the Highland Band of the Royal Regiment of Scotland. I also enjoy teaching piano and have been employed by Fife Council, Stevenson College in Edinburgh and currently with Falkirk Council.

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5 out of 5

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Gregor's Reviews

5 out of 5

Could not be better

5 out of 5

We cannot recommend Gregor enough. For our wedding we specifically wanted three songs one of which did not have sheet music available but was a particular favourite of my new husband, Gregor learnt this from listening to the song, he played a great version of it and it was instantly recognisable and enjoyed by family. We also received lots of positive comments from many of the guests who enjoyed Gregors playing. We would also say he was very professional on the day and very responsive to any requests or suggestions we had prior to it.

5 out of 5

Gregor performed a wonderful selection of pieces whilst our guests arrived at our castle wedding. He created a perfect atmosphere from the outset and numerous guests (many of them musicians) commented on the high standard of his musicianship. We would have no hesitation in highly recommending him for your special day.

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Gregor's Song list

• SAMPLE SET LIST

Ain’t Misbehavin’ – Fats Waller

A River Flows in You – Yiruma

A Song for Guy – Elton John

A Thousand Years – Christina Perri

A Whiter Shade of Pale – Procol Harem

All of Me – John Legend

All You Need is Love – The Beatles

Angels – Robbie Williams

Ave Maria – Beyoncé

Blurred Lines – Robin Thicke/Pharrell Williams

Break Free – Arian Grande

Brown Eyed Girl – Van Morrison

Can’t Help Falling in Love – Elvis Pressley

Can’t Take My Eyes off You – Andy Williams

Can You Feel the Love Tonight – Elton John

Clocks – Coldplay

Come What May – Moulin Rouge

Don’t Let the Sun Go Down on Me – Elton John

Easy – Lionel Richie

Evergreen – Will Young

Everlong – Foo Fighters

Everything I Do – Brian Adams

Feather Theme – Forrest Gump

Feels Like Home – Randy Newman

Fields of Gold – Sting

Forever Love – Gary Barlow

For the Love of a Princess – Braveheart

Glasgow Love Theme – Love Actually

Have I Told You Lately – Van Morrison

Halo – Beyoncé

Handbags and the Gladrags – Rod Stewart/Stereophonics

Happy – Pharrell Williams

Here Comes the Sun – The Beatles

High and Dry – Radiohead/Jamie Cullum

Honour Him/Now We are Free – Gladiator

How Long Will I Love You – Ellie Goulding

I Due Fiumi – Ludovico Einaudi

I Giorni – Ludovico Einaudi

In an Altra Vita – Ludovico Einaudi

I Just Can’t Stop Loving You – Michael Jackson

I’m Yours – The Script

Isn’t She Lovely – Stevie Wonder

It Had to be You – Harry Connick Jnr

I Want Love – Elton John

I Wish I Knew How it Would Feel to be Free – Billy Taylor

I Won’t Last a Day Without You – The Carpenters

Just the Way You Are – Billy Joel

Kissing You – Romeo & Juliet

La La La – Naughty Boys

Let’s Do It – Cole Porter

My Baby Just Cares for Me – Nina Simone

My Cherie Amour – Stevie Wonder

My Life – Billy Joel

My Way – Frank Sinatra

Reach – S Club 7

Run – Leona Lewis

Sail On – Lionel Richie

Saving All My Love for You – Whitney Houston

She’s the One – Robbie Williams

Something So Right – Pail Simon

Somewhere Only We Know – Keane

Sunshine on Leith – Proclaimers

Sweet Caroline – Neil Diamond

Sweet Child of Mine – Guns n Roses

Tears in Heaven – Eric Clapton

These are the Days – Jamie Cullum

Think of Me – Andrew Lloyd Weber

This Year’s Love – David Gray

Trouble – Coldplay

We’ve Only Just Begun – The Carpenters

Wonderwall – Oasis

You are Not Alone – Michael Jackson

Your Song – Elton John

• Organ

Air from Water Music – Handel

Air on a G String – Bach

Arioso – Bach

Arrival of the Queen of Sheba – Handel

Ave Maria – Bach/Gounod

Ave Maria – Schubert

Canon – Pachelbel

Gabriel’s Oboe – Morricone

Largo from Xerxes- Handel

Wedding March – Mendelssohn

• Trumpet and Organ

Grand March from Aida – Verdi

Let the Bright Seraphim – Handel

Prince of Denmark’s March – Clarke

Rondeau – Mouret

Trumpet Prelude – Charpentier

Trumpet Voluntary – Purcell

• Scottish

Ae Fond Kiss – Robert Burns

Highland Cathedral – Korb

Oh My Love is Like a Red, Red Rose – Robert Burns

Caledonia – Dougie Maclean

Gregor's Prices

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

Performance duration	Price
Short performance (up to 15 min)	£187.50
Up to 1 hour	£250
Up to 2 hours	£312.50
Up to 3 hours	£375

Customer questions

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

I always try my best to be flexible so that your event runs as smoothly as possible.

Can you provide an iPod/DJ service before and between your sets?

I can certainly play background music from a playlist before or between sets but I tend to play for the duration. For wedding ceremonies, drinks receptions and meals, I play as soon as guests start to arrive and continue until the end of my set.

How much time do you need to set up?

I take approximately 20 minutes to set up but I always aim to arrive 60 minutes before so that I can liaise with venue staff and allow for any traffic problems. I can also set up a piano shell which turns my digital piano into what looks like a baby grand. This costs a little extra and takes an additional 20 minutes to set up.

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

I am happy to play on the venue's piano (or organ/pipe organ for wedding ceremonies) provided the venue is happy for me to use this. I always take my digital piano with me in case there are any unforeseen problems with the venue's instrument.

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

You can pick songs from my set list and you can make requests before the day, even if these are not on my setlist. All I require is a little time to listen and prepare these. I tend to judge the age and dynamic of the room and play something for everyone.

Are you able to bring your own piano or keyboard?

Yes. I always bring my own digital piano and PA equipment. I can also bring a piano shell which turns my digital piano into what looks like a baby grand. This costs a little extra and takes an additional 20 minutes to set up.

Can you learn song requests before the event?

Yes, absolutely. I want to make your day as special and individual as possible.

Musicianship

Genres:

Christmas, Contemporary Christian, Military, Traditional church music, Classical, Baroque, Classical crossover, Contemporary classical, Early music, Fanfare, Film / TV music, Medieval music, Musical theatre, Opera, Renaissance, Ambient, 1920s era music, 1930s era music, 1940s era music, 1950s era music, 1960s era music, 1970s era music, 1980s era music, 1990s era music, Folk, Bluegrass, Ceillidh, Country, Folk rock, Traditional English folk, Traditional Scottish folk, Jazz, Blues, Cabaret, Jazz fusion, Latin jazz, Ragtime, Swing, Easy listening, Light music, Pop, Acoustic, Ambient pop, Americana, Covers, Disco, Funk, Funk rock, Hip Hop, Karaoke, Motown, R&B, Soul, Top 40, Tribute, Vintage, Rock, Alternative rock, Britpop, Classic rock, Glam rock, Hard rock, Hardcore, Indie, Pop rock, Post rock, Progressive rock, Punk rock, Rock 'n' Roll, World music, Bossa nova, French music, Latin, Polka, Scottish music, Tango

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Instruments:

Piano

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Event types:

Wedding, Wedding proposal, Funeral / Memorial service, Church service, Hotel / Restaurant event, Bar / Club / Venue event, Private event, Corporate event, Charity event, Concert, Recording session, Theatre / Show, Cruise, Burns night, Birthday party, Christmas party, New Year's Eve

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Other skills:

Arranger, Orchestrator, Transcription, Fluent improviser, Fluent sight-reader, Repetiteur, Instrumental teaching, Theory teaching, Composition teaching, Examiner, Accompanist

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