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About Jon

Highly experienced Pianist Singer! Jon has over 10 years experience performing at every kind of event imaginable. A Fantastic talent!

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Singing pianist

West Molesey

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From a young age, Jon began to merge his fantastic talent, and love for music into the soulful, energetic sound that can now be heard at weddings and private parties across the UK. Jon can play almost any style, and people often comment that his performances sound like genuine recordings! Jon simply aims to deliver fantastic, high quality entertainment.

Jon

5 out of 5

23 verified reviews

Satisfaction

5.0

Professionalism

5.0

Communication

5.0

Punctuality

5.0

Jon's Reviews

5 out of 5

Jon was fantastic and so understanding of our wedding and arrangements! He accommodated everything we wanted, and sounded fantastic on the day and was commented on very positively by guests!

Reply from Jon

3 months ago

Hi Aaron! Thank you for your review. It was a really lovely, personal ceremony that was an honor to be a part of. I hope you guys enjoyed the rest of your day 😊

5 out of 5

Jon played at our wedding on the 9th August 2024. He was extremely professional from start to finish. He rang me prior to the wedding to discuss what I was thinking and to ensure he knew exactly what we wanted before, during and after the ceremony. His knowledge of weddings and advice were really helpful, he gave me lots of tips about walking down the aisle and taking my time which really helped! Jon was amazing at reassuring me he would know where to set up on the day and that he would liaise with the venue if he needed anything so that I didn’t need to think about it. With regards to the music, he was absolutely fantastic. The music he played was beautiful and just added so much to our ceremony and drinks reception. We had so many compliments on the music and we couldn’t have asked for more. This for us was a little extravagance that I decided I wanted and I am so happy I did. I am already looking back at the day and can just hear the piano and the singing and it brings a tear to my eye! Thank you so much Jon, you made our wedding extra special.

Reply from Jon

4 months ago

Dear Amy, thank you so much for your wonderful words :-) It was an absolute pleasure to be part of your special day! :-)

5 out of 5

Jon was fantastic! He’s very Talented and our guests really enjoyed his performance. Pleasant and professional And flexible which we really appreciated.

Reply from Jon

1 year ago

Thanks Fredrik :)

5 out of 5

Jon was fantastic, we got so many compliments on him. He was really amenable to the weather and brought his keyboard so he could set up outside depending where the guests were. Couldn’t recommend more!

Reply from Jon

1 year ago

Hi Steph, thank you for your review :-) I am glad your guests enjoyed the music! I hope you had fun, and didn't melt too much!! Best wishes, Jon :-)

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5 out of 5

Jon played at our wedding and was fantastic from start to finish. He has a huge repertoire and when we gave a list of a few of our favourite songs (and songs we really didn’t want to hear) he built a fab playlist around our choices! The song we chose for our first dance was not on his repertoire but he learnt it and it was a wonderful performance on the night. Our venue was small, so didn’t want a huge band but we did want atmosphere and Jon delivered that in heaps. Everyone was up and dancing, and the music wasn’t so loud that any conversation was impossible! We were so happy we chose Jon for our wedding reception, he is super talented and made our night so special!

5 out of 5

Jon performed at our wedding in December 2019, he was so responsive from the outset and every song he played was absolutely amazing. He played the song we walked down the aisle to and we will never forget it. I can’t recommend him highly enough. Thank you for making our day truly memorable!

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Jon's Song list

RECENT HITS

1000 Years – Christina Perri

Ain't Nobody 'Loves Me Better' – Chaka Khan

All of Me – John Legend

All About the Bass - Meghan Trainor

Angels – Robbie Williams

Are You With Me – Lost Frequencies

Castle On The Hill – Ed Sheeran

Chasing Cars – Snow Patrol

Cheap Chrills - Sia

Dancing in the Moonlight – Toploader

Forget You - Cee-lo

Get Lucky - Daft Punk

Happy – Pharell

Home – Michael Bublé

How Long Will I Love You - Ellie Goulding

How Would You Feel – Ed Sheeran

Just The Way You Are – Bruno Mars

Love Me Like You Do – Ellie Goulding

Love Yourself – Justin Beiber

Make You Feel My Love – Edel

Mambo No. 5 - Lou Bega

Marry You – Bruno Mars

Perfect Strangers – Jonas Blue

Perfect - Ed Sheeran

Pillowtalk – Zayn

Sunday Morning – Maroon 5

Tenerife Sea – Ed Sheeran

The Greatest Day of Our Lives – Take That

The One – Kodaline

Thinking Out Loud – Ed Sheeran

Treasure – Bruno Mars

Valerie – Amy Winehouse

Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow – Amy Winehouse

RAT-PACK/JAZZ/OLDIES

All Of Me – Buble

At Last – Etta James

Brown Eyed Girl – Van Morrison

Come Away With Me – Norah Jones

Come Fly With Me – Sinatra

Crazy – Willy Nelson/Leann Rimes

Crazy Little Thing Called Love – Michael Bublé

Dream A Little Dream – Ella Fitzgerald

Everything – Buble

Feelin' Good – Buble

Fly Me To The Moon – Sinatra

Hallelujah I Love Her So – Ray Charles

Have I Told You Lately – Van Morrison

Heaven – Eva Cassidy Version

I Got A Woman – Ray Charles

I Won't Give Up – Jason Mraz

I've Got You Under My Skin – Sinatra

Just The Way You Are – Billy Joel

Just The Way You Look Tonight – Sinatra

L.O.V.E – Nat King Cole

Lady in Red – Chris de Burgh

Mac The Knife – Sinatra

Moon Dance – Van Morrison

Piano Man - Billy Joel

Somewhere Over The Rainbow – Eva Cassidy

Summertime – Ella Fitzgerald

Sway – Buble

The Look Of Love – Diana Krall

The Nearness Of You – Norah Jones

Unforgettable – Nat King Cole

What a Difference a Day Makes – Jamie Cullum

When I Fall in Love – Nat King Cole

HITS FROM THE 60's/70's/80's

Ain't No Sunshine - Bill Withers

Build Me Up Buttercup – The Foundations

Don't Stop Me Now - Queen

Easy Like Sunday Morning – Lionel Richie

Every Little Thing She Does is Magic

For Once In My Life – Stevie Wonder

Heaven – Brain Adams

Hound Dog – Elvis

Human Nature (Michael Jackson)

I don't Wanna Miss a Thing – Aerosmith

I Want You Back – The Jackson 5

I Will Survive – Gloria Gaynor

I Wish – Stevie Wonder

Isn't She Lovely – Stevie Wonder

Jailhouse Rock – Elvis

Johnny B. Goode - Chuck Berry

Just The Two Of Us – Bill Withers

Living On A Prayer - Bon Jovi

My Girl - The Temptations

Rock With You – Michael Jackson

Rockin Robin – The Jackson 5

Saving All My Love – Whitney Houston

She – Elvis Costello

Stand By Me – Ben E. King

The Way You Make Me Feel – Michael Jackson

Time After Time – Cindi Lauper

When a Man Loves a Woman – Percy Sledge

With a Little Help From My Friends – The Beatles

You Are The Sunshine Of My Life – Stevie Wonder

Your Song – Elton John

CHRISTMAS TUNES

Jingle Bell Rock

Jingle Bells

White Christmas

Merry christmas everybody

Let It Snow Let It Snow

Good King Wenceslas

Ding dong Merrily

I'll Be Home For Christmas

Oh Holy Night

Rocking Around The Christmas Tree

Silent Night

Santa Baby

Sleigh Ride

The Christmas Song

All I Want For Christmas

Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas

In The Bleak Mid Winter

So This Is Christmas

I Wish It Could Be Christmas Every Day

Away In A Manger

12 Days Of Christmas

It Came Upon A Midnight Clear

Wonderful Christmas Time

Deck The Halls

Cool Yule

Its Beginning To Look A Lot Like Xmas

Jon'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)	£200
Up to 1 hour	£460
Up to 2 hours	£525
Up to 3 hours	£780

Wedding ceremony

This includes music before the service begins, music during the signing of the register, and music as guests leave.

£400

Ceremony and Drinks

Cermony - 30 up to mins instrumental as guests arrive. - Bride entry - Two songs for signing the register - Couple exit Drinks - 2 x 45 minute sets during drinks reception or wedding breakfast

£600

Extra Musician

Why not add a drummer to make the party swing? Or a sax to add that extra vibe?

£650

Wedding ceremony + Drinks reception + Dinner

- Music before the service begins, music during the signing of the register, and music as guests leave. - 2 x 45 min performances at the drinks reception. - 2 x 45 min performances as dinner is being served.

£1000

Customer questions

What do your clients love most about your performances?

People love that Jon can go from singing a beautiful, perfectly performed ballad, to getting the crowd up and dancing with some energetic classics.

Which venues have you performed at in the past?

The Dorchester, Watford Football Stadium, St Georges Park, Hampton Court, Chiswick House.

Which artists have you been most influenced by?

Ed Sheeran, Michael Buble, Van Morrison, Ray Charles, Elton John, Freddie Mercury, Michael Jackson, Stevie Wonder.

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

Warner Bros

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

This is usually no problem, as long as type of performance doesn't change, or the new time conflicts with another event. For eg. if your welcome drinks are now a hour later, this is usually no problem.

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

Yes

How much time do you need to set up?

45 minutes

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

Yes

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

If my clients would like to pick songs from my repertoire, I usually advise that they pick a selection, and then give me some flexibilty on the night. This means that I have the freedom to 'play to the crowd'. This is especially important with piano and vocals, as some of my repertoire may be slower/faster versions of the original.

Are you able to bring your own piano or keyboard?

Yes I have a Roland FP-90

Can you learn song requests before the event?

I can learn up to two songs for free, and then anything after this is charged on a case by case basis. Three weeks is advised for perfecting a new song.

Musicianship

Genres:

Pop, Christmas, Contemporary Christian, 1950s era music, 1960s era music, 1970s era music, 1980s era music, 1990s era music, Jazz, Swing, Easy listening, Originals, Acoustic, Vintage, Top 40, Soul, Motown, R&B, Covers, Funk, Ambient pop

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Instruments:

Singing pianist, Piano, Singer

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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, Recording session, New Year's Eve, Christmas party, Birthday party, Cruise

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Other skills:

Arranger, Audio engineer, Composer, Lyricist, Songwriter, Sound technician, Producer, Instrumental teaching, Composition teaching

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