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About Lara

10+ years experienced singing pianist paired with velvet vocals and a huge songlist to choose from. See if Lara is available for your event.

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Singing pianist

London

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What I love most about my job is making people happy an I love that I get to do this by performing music for wedding, events and a variety of parties where people can enjoy drinks, dance and sing a long with me. Besides being a full time singing pianist at various events hotels and bars I am also a co-owner of Thames Entertainment which I run together with my husband. Together we provide a bespoke variety of live bands for weddings and corporate events. With 10+ years of experience performing around the world for Weddings and Corporate events for high end clients like Rolls Royce, Canon, Blenheim Palace, Crystal Cruises and a regular performer at The Piano works, Peninsula Hotel and The Den. An extra bonus is our beautifully crafted white baby grand easily movable to any location inside or out and looks stunning at all events So if you are looking for a singing pianist who can perform a your favourite song or moment which brings people together and gives them a memory to forever remember please get in contact I would be delighted to help.

Lara

5 out of 5

45 verified reviews

Satisfaction

5.0

Professionalism

5.0

Communication

5.0

Punctuality

5.0

Lara's Reviews

5 out of 5

Wow , what a wonderful day , Lara was amazing , so many of our wedding guests commented on the quality of Lara’s singing and piano playing . Can’t thank Lara enough , so pleased we booked her .

5 out of 5

It is always tricky finding a singer for your wedding, but luckily found Lara on Encore! She was is an incredible singer and just magical on the piano ! She was so helpful and communicative the whole way, THANK YOU

Reply from Lara

5 months ago

Thank you Amy! Such a pleasure being part of your day!

5 out of 5

Lara sang and played the piano beautifully during our ceremony and drinks reception. The guests were so impressed and we all loved listening to such lovely music. Lara learnt two specific songs for us which made our day so perfect.

Reply from Lara

2 years ago

Thank you Janice it was my pleasure

5 out of 5

Lara performed at our wedding drinks reception a couple of weeks ago and we couldn't have been happier. From when we first made the booking Lara was helpful and professional and she has so many songs available that we found it difficult to pick from so many favourites for her to play on the day. Lara sang beautifully and the piano/keyboard looked and sounded brilliant. So many of our guests came up to tell us how great Lara sounded and we were so happy to have her as part of our special day.

Reply from Lara

1 year ago

Thank you so much !

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5 out of 5

Lara, Paul and team recent joined us to entertain our guests at a customer event and what a performance. From the gentle first set accompanying dinner they really made an impression, with the dance floor grooving non-stop once dinner was over. Absolutely fantastic

5 out of 5

I had Lara and Paul at my 50th Garden party/BBQ. They were amazing everyone had a great time and complimented them. They made me feel so relaxed and played such a variety of songs that suited all ages. Can't wait to see them again. Fun Fun Fun

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10 gigs

Experienced: 10 bookings through Encore

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6th Anniversary

This act has been working with Encore for over 6 years

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Lara's Song list

These songs are just examples

I am happy to learn some of your favourite songs

At Last - Etta James

Perfect - Ed Sheeran

Perfect - Fairground Attraction

Dream a little dream - Ella Fitzgerald

Thinking out loud - Ed Sheeran

All you need is love - The Beatles

Bridge over Troubled water - Simon &

Come away with me - Norah Jones

Don't know why - Norah Jones

You’ve got a friend - Carol King

I'm not the only one - Sam Smith

If I ain't got you - Alicia Keys

isn’t she lovely - Stevie Wonder

I Will always love you - Whitney Houston

Everything - Michael Buble

Hallelujah - Leonard Cohen

Imagine - John Lennon

Let is be - The Beatles

My Baby just cares for me - Nina Simone

Feeling Good - Nina Simone

I put a spell on you - Nina Simone

Can't help Falling in love with you - Elvis

Halo - Beyonce

Lovely Day - Bill Withers

Just the two of Us - Bill Withers

Lean on me - Bill Withers

Lets stay together - Al Green

Lovin' you - Minnie Ripperton

My girl - The Temptations

Natural Woman - Aretha Franklin

Say a little prayer- Aretha Franklin

Stand by me - Ben E King

Sunday morning- Maroon 5

Sitting on the dock of the Bay - Otis Redding

Your song - Elton John

Don’t let the sun go down on me - Elton John

Aways remember us this way - Star is born

Shallow - Star is born

My girl - The temptations

Moondance- Van Morrison

I heart it through the grapevine- Marvin Gaye

Tiny Dancer - Elton John

How sweet it is - James Taylor

Buy me a Rose- Kenny Roger

All of me - John Legend

Endless love - Lionel Richi

Wonderfull Tonight - Eric Clapton

Make you feel my love - Adele

Movie Songs

All you need is love - Love actually

A Thousand Years - The Twilight Saga

A Whole new World - Aladin

Can’t you feel the love tonight - Elton John

Circle of life - Lion King

Colours of the Wind - Pocahontas

I’ve had the time of my life - Dirty Dancing

I’ll be there for you - Friends

Let it go - Frozen

Can you feel the love tonight - Elton John

Never Enough - Greatest Showman

Shallow - A Star is Born

Part of your world - The Little Mermaid

The Bare necessities - Jungle book

I wanna be like you - Jungle book

tale as old as time - Beauty and the beast

Pop & Modern

All of me - John Legend

Shallow - A star is born

Always remember us this way - A star is born

A Thousand Miles - Vanessa Carlton

A Thousand years - Christina Perry

American boy - Estelle

Beneath your beautiful - Emeli Sande

Can't stop the feeling - Justin Timberlake

Can't feel my face - The weekend

Everything- Michael Buble

Feel - Robbie Williams

Fireworks - Katy Perry

Million reasons - Lady Gaga

I'm Yours - Jason Mraz

Just the way you are - Bruno Mars

Love yourself - Justin Bieber

Love me like you do - Ellie Golding

Marry you - Bruno Mars

No one - Alicia Keys

Price Tag - Jessie J

Perfect - Ed Sheeran

Roar - Katy Perry

rockabye - Clean banded

Rather be - Clean Bandit

Shape of you - Ed Sheeran

Valerie - Amy Winehouse

The way you make me feel - Micheal Jackson

True Colours - Cyndi Lauper

Wonderwall - Oasis

Don’t look back in anger- Oasis

Halo - Beyonce

Womans worth - Alicia Keys

When love takes over - Kelly Roland

With or without you - U2

Greatest day- Take that

From this moment - Shania Twain

You've got the love - Florence & the

Dancing in the moonlight- Toploader

There is nothing holding me back -Shawn Mendes

Thank you next- Adriana Grande

Mmm bob- Hanson

just the way you are- Bruno Mars

Dancing with a stranger- Sam Smith

A thousand years - Christina Perri

Nothing breaks like a heart - Miley Cyrus

Lazy song - Bruno Mars

girl on fire - Alicia Keys

Classics

Brown eyed girl - Van Morrison

Angels - Robbie Williams

Crazy little thing called love - Queen

Hey Jude - Beatles

Don’t stop believing - Journey

Hotel California - The Eagles

Isn't she lovely - Stevie Wonder

I Want to break free - Queen

Rocket man - Elton John

Dancing queen - Abba

you’re so vain - Carly Simon

Son of a preacher man - Dusty Springfield

Country Roads - John Denver

Piano man - Billy Joel

great balls of fire - Jerry lee lewis

Jailhouse rock - Elvis Presley

Hound dog - Elvis Presley

Funk Soul Motown

Ain't know mountain high enough - Marvin

Superstitious - Stevie Wonder

Signed Sealed Delivered - Stevie Wonder

September- Earth Wind and Fire

Uptown funk - Bruno Mars

Treasure - Bruno Mars

Finesse - Bruno Mars

24 K Magic - Bruno Mars

Love on top - Beyonce

We are Family

Virtual Insanity - Jamiroquai

Locked out of heaven - Bruno Mars

Proud Mary - Tina Turner

I wanna dance with somebody - Whitney

How will I know - Whitney Houston

Forget you - Cee loo Green

Billie Jean - Michael Jackson

Respect - Aretha Franklin

Think - Aretha Franklin

Ain’t nobody - Chaka Khan

Get lucky - Daft Punk

I’m so Exited - Pointer Sisters

I Will survive - Gloria Gaynor

Valerie - Amy Winehouse

You know i’m no good - Amy Winehouse

Blame it on the boogie - Jackson 5

Piece of my heart - Janis Joplin

You can’t hurry love - Phil Collins

Master blaster- isn’t she lovely

Faith - George Michael

Wake me up before - Wham

My love is your love- Whitney Houston

Requests are welcome

Lara'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)	£750
Up to 1 hour	£750
Up to 2 hours	£750
Up to 3 hours	£850

Drinks reception

Two performances of up to 45 mins each during your drinks reception Bespoke Grand Piano Shell to give your Wedding a wow factor + high quality PA. You can choose any song from my repertoire and 2 songs outside of repertoire specially learned for you

£750

Wedding ceremony

This includes music before the service begins, music during the signing of the register, and music as guests leave. Bespoke Grand Piano Shell to give your Ceremony a wow factor + high quality PA. You can choose any song from my repertoire and 2 songs outside of repertoire specially learned for you

£750

Wedding ceremony + Drinks reception

- 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 or During Dinner Includes: - Grand Piano Shell - PA - Music During Breaks - 2 songs specially learned for you outside of repertoire

£850

Wedding Package

- All day wedding package - Your favourite songs performed throughout your wedding day Songs can be chosen from Lara's setlist plus 2 songs outside of setlist Included: Wedding Ceremony Arrival guests, bridal entrance, signing register etc Drink Reception: 2 x 45 minutes Wedding Breakfast : 2 x 45 minutes - Grand Piano Shell - Mic's for speeches - High Quality PA - Lighting - Special Requests - Music during breaks

£950

Duo Performance

I can perform along side a highly experienced singing pianist or guitarist to make myself free to roam and entertain your guests

£950

Customer questions

What do your clients love most about your performances?

Lively and interactive with the guests and taking requests during her performance. Also brings her own hand crafted baby grand piano shell by dutch grand

Which venues have you performed at in the past?

Waldorf hilton hotel London - Parrot Bar Blenheim Palace Relaunch Red Lion Willindon Hospital Club London Checkmate bar London De luca piano bar Cambridge Piano bar kensington

Which artists have you been most influenced by?

Etta James Beyonce Alicia Keys

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

Blenheim Palace

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

We always try our best to be flexible to help ensure your event runs as smoothy as possible. Please let us know when anything in your planning changes.

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

Absolutely music inbetween our breaks and upto 30 minutes after our show is included. If you’r like a longer Dj service via our PA, we provide this for an additional 100 gbp per hour

How much time do you need to set up?

I set up about 1 before the performance time, to make sure that everything looks and sounds beautiful

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

Yes, of course as long as the piano is in working order and in tune.

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

Yes ofcourse, i try to read the room during my performance and play what ever is appropriate for your guests for that time.

Are you able to bring your own piano or keyboard?

Yes included in a beatiful hand crafted white baby grand piano shell

Can you learn song requests before the event?

I would be happy to learn unto 3 additional songs outside of our repertoire without any extra charge

Musicianship

Genres:

Christmas, Easy listening, Light music, Pop, Covers, Soul, Top 40, R&B, Motown, Funk, Disco, Funk rock, 1990s era music, 1980s era music, 1970s era music, 1960s era music, Jazz

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Instruments:

Singing pianist

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Event types:

Wedding, Funeral / Memorial service, Church service, Hotel / Restaurant event, Bar / Club / Venue event, Private event, Corporate event, Charity event, Concert, Cruise, Birthday party, Christmas party

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Other skills:

Actor, Dancer

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