{"id":100,"date":"2016-08-09T11:02:15","date_gmt":"2016-08-09T10:02:15","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/188.166.168.151\/2016\/08\/09\/encores-guide-to-booking-a-pianist\/"},"modified":"2024-04-18T17:46:16","modified_gmt":"2024-04-18T16:46:16","slug":"how-to-hire-pianist-booking-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/how-to-hire-pianist-booking-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"Pianist Booking Guide &#8211; 2024 Prices, Advice and FAQs"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Are you hoping to hire a wedding pianist or looking for a solo pianist for hire but don&#8217;t know where to start? We\u2019ve compiled answers to the questions we hear most often, guiding you on how much a pianist for a wedding or <a href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/corporate\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"2\" title=\"Hire Musicians for Corporate Events\">corporate<\/a> event might cost, complete with tips and inside knowledge from some of our top <a href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/hire\/pianists\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"12\" title=\"Hire Pianists\">pianists<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a class=\"maxbutton-2 maxbutton maxbutton-hire-musician-long-button\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Browse all musicians\" rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/hire\/pianists\"><span class='mb-text'>Browse all Pianists \u2192<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p>Pianists are the perfect way to add a touch of class to any party, wedding or special occasion. Whether you love classical music, want to hear pop hits, or think jazz will hit the spot, you can <a href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/hire\/pianists\">browse 360 of the most professional, versatile and accomplished pianists<\/a> or discuss it with our team at <a href=\"mailto:bookings@encoremusicians.com\" rel=\"noopener\">bookings@encoremusicians.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Let&#8217;s dive right in!<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><strong>Contents:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><a href=\"#one\">The Basics<\/a>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"#one.1\">What styles of music can the pianist play?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#one.2\">What&#8217;s the difference between different types of pianos?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#one.3\">What do I do if my venue doesn&#8217;t have a piano?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#one.4\">Which parts of the wedding ceremony can a pianist play at?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#one.5\">Can the pianist play at the wedding reception as well as the ceremony?<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#two\">Equipment &amp; Setup<\/a>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"#two.1\">How much space does a pianist need?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#two.2\">What equipment do I need to provide?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#two.3\">How long does the pianist need to set up?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#two.4\">Do I need to provide food?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#two.5\">Can a pianist play outside?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#two.6\">What dress code can I expect?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#two.7\">Do I need a PA system?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#two.8\">How long will the pianist play for?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#two.9\">Do I need to provide parking?<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#three\">Repertoire<\/a>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"#three.1\">What are the most popular piano repertoire requests?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#three.2\">Can the pianist play my favourite song?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#three.3\">Can the pianist take requests?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#three.4\">What is the most popular party\/event repertoire?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#three.5\">Where can I go for ideas if I&#8217;m not sure what music I want?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#three.6\">Can the pianist play with a singer?<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#four\">Booking<\/a>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"#four.1\">How far in advance should I book?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#four.2\">How much is it to hire a pianist?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#four.3\">Do I have to pay travel fees\/porterage?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#four.4\">How do I handle contracts and payment?<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p id=\"anameonethebasicsa\"><a name=\"one\"><\/a><strong><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\">The Basics of Hiring a Pianist<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_57_1 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of 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href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/how-to-hire-pianist-booking-guide\/#Which-parts-of-the-wedding-ceremony-can-a-pianist-play-at\" title=\"Which parts of the wedding ceremony can a pianist play at?\">Which parts of the wedding ceremony can a pianist play at?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/how-to-hire-pianist-booking-guide\/#Can-the-pianist-play-at-the-wedding-reception-as-well-as-the-ceremony\" title=\"Can the pianist play at the wedding reception as well as the ceremony?\">Can the pianist play at the wedding reception as well as the ceremony?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/how-to-hire-pianist-booking-guide\/#How-much-space-does-a-pianist-need\" title=\"How much space does a pianist need?\">How much space does a pianist need?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/how-to-hire-pianist-booking-guide\/#What-equipment-do-I-need-to-provide\" title=\"What equipment do I need to provide?\">What equipment do I need to provide?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/how-to-hire-pianist-booking-guide\/#How-long-does-the-pianist-need-to-set-up\" title=\"How long does the pianist need to set up?\">How long does the pianist need to set up?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/how-to-hire-pianist-booking-guide\/#Do-I-need-to-provide-food\" title=\"Do I need to provide food?\">Do I need to provide food?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/how-to-hire-pianist-booking-guide\/#Can-a-pianist-play-outside\" title=\"Can a pianist play outside?\">Can a pianist play outside?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/how-to-hire-pianist-booking-guide\/#What-dress-code-can-I-expect\" title=\"What dress code can I expect?\">What dress code can I expect?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/how-to-hire-pianist-booking-guide\/#Do-I-need-a-PA-system\" title=\"Do I need a PA system?\">Do I need a PA system?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/how-to-hire-pianist-booking-guide\/#How-long-will-the-pianist-play-for\" title=\"How long will the pianist play for?\">How long will the pianist play for?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/how-to-hire-pianist-booking-guide\/#Do-I-need-to-provide-parking\" title=\"Do I need to provide parking?\">Do I need to provide parking?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/how-to-hire-pianist-booking-guide\/#What-are-the-most-popular-piano-repertoire-requests\" title=\"What are the most popular piano repertoire requests?\">What are the most popular piano repertoire requests?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/how-to-hire-pianist-booking-guide\/#Can-the-pianist-play-my-favourite-song\" title=\"Can the pianist play my favourite song?\">Can the pianist play my favourite song?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/how-to-hire-pianist-booking-guide\/#Can-the-pianist-take-requests\" title=\"Can the pianist take requests?\">Can the pianist take requests?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/how-to-hire-pianist-booking-guide\/#What-is-the-most-popular-partyevent-repertoire\" title=\"What is the most popular party\/event repertoire?\">What is the most popular party\/event repertoire?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/how-to-hire-pianist-booking-guide\/#Where-can-I-go-for-ideas-if-Im-not-sure-what-music-I-want\" title=\"Where can I go for ideas if I&#8217;m not sure what music I want?\">Where can I go for ideas if I&#8217;m not sure what music I want?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/how-to-hire-pianist-booking-guide\/#Can-the-pianist-play-with-a-singer\" title=\"Can the pianist play with a singer?\">Can the pianist play with a singer?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/how-to-hire-pianist-booking-guide\/#How-far-in-advance-should-I-book\" title=\"How far in advance should I book?\">How far in advance should I book?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/how-to-hire-pianist-booking-guide\/#How-much-is-it-to-hire-a-pianist\" title=\"How much is it to hire a pianist?\">How much is it to hire a pianist?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/how-to-hire-pianist-booking-guide\/#Do-I-have-to-pay-travel-feesporterage\" title=\"Do I have to pay travel fees\/porterage?\">Do I have to pay travel fees\/porterage?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/how-to-hire-pianist-booking-guide\/#How-do-I-handle-contracts-and-payment\" title=\"How do I handle contracts and payment?\">How do I handle contracts and payment?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 id=\"whatstylesofmusiccanthepianistplay\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What-styles-of-music-can-the-pianist-play\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><a id=\"one.1\"><\/a>What styles of music can the pianist play?<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>While specific pianists may specialise in particular areas of repertoire, almost any style of music &#8211; including pop, jazz, folk, classical &#8211; works on the piano. Many pianists are happy to play a wide range of repertoire during the same event, and some are even singing pianists.<\/p>\n<p>Singing pianists are extremely versatile, offering you a package of vocalist and instrumentalist all in one! A singing pianist might also specialise in a certain genre so make sure to browse our list of <a href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/hire\/singing-pianists\">128 of the best singing pianists in the UK<\/a> to find your favourite.<\/p>\n<p>If you are looking specifically for a jazz pianist for hire to perform jazz standards at your event, make sure to ask them if they are comfortable playing this style and browse their videos and repertoire lists to help you choose the perfect pianist for your event.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"whatsthedifferencebetweendifferenttypesofpianos\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Whats-the-difference-between-different-types-of-pianos\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><a id=\"one.2\"><\/a>What&#8217;s the difference between different types of pianos?<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Pianos can be electric or acoustic. Acoustic pianos can be either grand pianos (ranging in size from five to nine feet long) or upright, which is about two feet long (but with the same size keyboard). Like a harp, a grand piano is as much a visual as a musical element, adding an elegant look to your event. However, piano movers are very expensive, so make sure your venue already has a grand piano in good condition which has been tuned within the past week.<\/p>\n<p>If the venue offers a digital piano, give the make and model number to your pianist and make sure they are happy to play it.<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"embed-youtube\" style=\"text-align:center; display: block;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"youtube-player\" width=\"770\" height=\"434\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/2zli1TdsQyw?version=3&#038;rel=1&#038;showsearch=0&#038;showinfo=1&#038;iv_load_policy=1&#038;fs=1&#038;hl=en-GB&#038;autohide=2&#038;wmode=transparent\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" style=\"border:0;\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-presentation\"><\/iframe><\/span><\/p>\n<p><center><em>Encore pianist, <a href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/Michael-Raggatt\">Michael Raggatt<\/a><\/em><\/center><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"myvenuedoesnthaveapianowhatcanido\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What-do-I-do-if-my-venue-doesnt-have-a-piano\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><a id=\"one.3\"><\/a>What do I do if my venue doesn&#8217;t have a piano?<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Many pianists offer a portable piano or keyboard that they will bring to an event. Some even have shells to mimic the appearance of a concert grand. Many pianists in fact prefer to bring their own keyboards as the quality of pianos at venues can be variable. <a href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/hire\/pianists\">Contact one of our brilliant pianists to see what they offer.<\/a><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_202\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-202\" style=\"width: 960px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/Archie-Combe\"><img data-attachment-id=\"202\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/how-to-hire-pianist-booking-guide\/archie-combe-2\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/archie-combe-2.jpg?fit=960%2C640&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"960,640\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Archie Combe, Encore Pianist\" data-image-description=\"&lt;p&gt;Archie Combe, Encore Singing Pianist&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/archie-combe-2.jpg?fit=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/archie-combe-2.jpg?fit=770%2C513&amp;ssl=1\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-202 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/archie-combe-2.jpg?resize=770%2C513&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Archie Combe, Encore Pianist\" width=\"770\" height=\"513\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/archie-combe-2.jpg?w=960&amp;ssl=1 960w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/archie-combe-2.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/archie-combe-2.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-202\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">&#8220;I love playing the piano for events because I like how the music creates a memorable atmosphere for the special day.&#8221; -Encore pianist,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/Archie-Combe\">Archie Combe<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><center><br \/>\n<small><\/small><\/center><\/p>\n<h2><div class=\"enquiry-widget\">\r\n\t\t<div class=\"enquiry-widget__title\">Need to hire a pianist?<\/div>\r\n\t\t<div class=\"enquiry-widget__description\">Get instant quotes from our selection of the UK's top pianists.<\/div>\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\t<div class=\"enquiry-widget__list\">\r\n\t\t\t<div class=\"enquiry-widget__item\">\r\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"enquiry-widget__item__icon\">\u2b50<\/span>Over 13,000+ 5 Reviews\r\n\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\r\n\t\t\t<div class=\"enquiry-widget__item\">\r\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"enquiry-widget__item__icon\">\ud83e\udd1d<\/span>Trusted by event planners\r\n\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\r\n\t\t\t<div class=\"enquiry-widget__item\">\r\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"enquiry-widget__item__icon\">\u23f0<\/span>Quotes within 30 minutes\r\n\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\r\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com?enquiry=Pianist\"target=\"_blank\" \r\n\t\t\t\tclass=\"enquiry-widget__button maxbutton-3 maxbutton maxbutton-search-musicians\">\r\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"mb-text\">Get free quotes<\/span>\r\n\t\t\t<\/a>\r\n\t\t<\/div>\r\n\r\n\t\t<div class=\"enquiry-widget__footer\">\r\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/uk.trustpilot.com\/review\/encoremusicians.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer\">\r\n\t\t\t\t<span style=\"font-size:14px\">Rated Excellent<\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t<img src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/encoremusicians.com\/img\/trustpilot\/trustpilot-stars.png?w=770&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Encore's Trustpilot rating - Excellent\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\"\/>\r\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"enquiry-widget__footer__reviews\">See our <strong>212<\/strong> reviews on Trustpilot\r\n\t\t\t<\/a>\r\n\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t<\/div><\/h2>\n<h2 id=\"whichpartsoftheweddingceremonycanthepianoplayat\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Which-parts-of-the-wedding-ceremony-can-a-pianist-play-at\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Which parts of the wedding ceremony can a pianist play at?<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/occasions\/wedding\/pianists\">Pianists for wedding ceremonies<\/a> will usually play at the following parts of the ceremony: seating of the guests, bridal procession, signing of the registry, and the walkout. You can also find church pianists for hire but first check with your church to see if the church organist might be able to handle your requirements.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"canthepianistplayatthereceptionaswellastheceremony\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can-the-pianist-play-at-the-wedding-reception-as-well-as-the-ceremony\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Can the pianist play at the wedding reception as well as the ceremony?<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Absolutely! <a href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/occasions\/wedding\/pianists\">Pianists for wedding receptions<\/a> usually follow on directly from the ceremony. However, if the reception is in a different venue from the ceremony and the pianist is bringing an instrument, make sure they have enough time to move the piano.<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"embed-youtube\" style=\"text-align:center; display: block;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"youtube-player\" width=\"770\" height=\"434\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/KrPJIeBuj0Y?version=3&#038;rel=1&#038;showsearch=0&#038;showinfo=1&#038;iv_load_policy=1&#038;fs=1&#038;hl=en-GB&#038;autohide=2&#038;wmode=transparent\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" style=\"border:0;\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-presentation\"><\/iframe><\/span><\/p>\n<p><center><em>Encore pianist,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/Andrey-Novikov\">Andrey Novikov<\/a> plays with his band,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/Jazz-Lane\">Jazz Lane<\/a><\/em><\/center><\/p>\n<p id=\"anametwoequipmentsetupa\"><a name=\"two\"><\/a><strong><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\">Equipment &amp; Setup<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"howmuchspacedoesapianistneed\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How-much-space-does-a-pianist-need\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><a id=\"two.1\"><\/a>How much space does a pianist need?<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Depends on the size of the piano! Grand pianos range from five to nine feet, plus another three feet for the pianist to sit and be able to move their arms. Upright and electric pianos need about five feet of length. All pianos are approximately five feet wide across the keyboard.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"whatequipmentdoineedtoprovide\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What-equipment-do-I-need-to-provide\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><a id=\"two.2\"><\/a>What equipment do I need to provide?<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>In addition to the piano, the pianist will also need an adjustable bench or stool. This will usually be provided with the venue&#8217;s piano, but do check.<\/p>\n<p>Pianists who are bringing an electric instrument will generally need two chairs without arms and two electrical sockets.<\/p>\n<p>The pianist will also need sufficient lighting to see the music and keyboard.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"howlongdoesthepianistneedtosetup\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How-long-does-the-pianist-need-to-set-up\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><a id=\"two.3\"><\/a>How long does the pianist need to set up?<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Your pianist will need 15 &#8211; 30 minutes to set up, depending on what kind of amplification is required.<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"embed-youtube\" style=\"text-align:center; display: block;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"youtube-player\" width=\"770\" height=\"434\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/pa6mtjEFBkQ?version=3&#038;rel=1&#038;showsearch=0&#038;showinfo=1&#038;iv_load_policy=1&#038;fs=1&#038;hl=en-GB&#038;autohide=2&#038;wmode=transparent\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" style=\"border:0;\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-presentation\"><\/iframe><\/span><\/p>\n<p><center><em>Encore pianist, <a href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/Ross-Gilmartin\">Ross Gilmartin<\/a> demonstrates his piano skills<\/em><\/center><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"doineedtoprovidefood\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do-I-need-to-provide-food\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><a id=\"two.4\"><\/a>Do I need to provide food?<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Musicians will appreciate bottled water and tea\/coffee\/biscuits upon arrival. Meals are always welcome, though generally not required unless your event is over a mealtime.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"canapianoplayoutside\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can-a-pianist-play-outside\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><a id=\"two.5\"><\/a>Can a pianist play outside?<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If the piano is an acoustic one which belongs to the venue, discuss with them if it can be moved outdoors. Even upright pianos, which are easier to move, are sensitive to changes in weather and humidity and will likely need retuning.<\/p>\n<p>Pianists are generally happy to play electric instruments outside as long as the weather is warm enough (difficult to play in gloves!), adequate rain shelter (such as a gazebo) is provided, and they are not in direct sunlight. Many pianists can supply their own extension leads as well.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/occasions\/wedding\/pianists\">Wedding pianists<\/a> may be more accustomed to performing outside. It is worth checking with the individual pianist as to whether they are comfortable performing outside or not.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"whatdresscodecaniexpect\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What-dress-code-can-I-expect\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><a id=\"two.6\"><\/a>What dress code can I expect?<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Pianists can tailor their outfit to your event &#8211; white tie, tuxedo, floor-length gowns, cocktail dresses, smart casual or just all black are all possible.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"doineedapasystem\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do-I-need-a-PA-system\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><a id=\"two.7\"><\/a>Do I need a PA system?<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Acoustic pianos cannot be connected to a PA system. However, if the pianist is bringing an electric instrument, they may be able to bring their own PA system or else they can hook their keyboard up to the venue&#8217;s system.<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"embed-youtube\" style=\"text-align:center; display: block;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"youtube-player\" width=\"770\" height=\"434\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/v2e8ueJ2Cqo?version=3&#038;rel=1&#038;showsearch=0&#038;showinfo=1&#038;iv_load_policy=1&#038;fs=1&#038;hl=en-GB&#038;autohide=2&#038;wmode=transparent\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" style=\"border:0;\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-presentation\"><\/iframe><\/span><\/p>\n<p><center><em>Encore singing-pianist,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/Cat-Delphi\">Cat Delphi<\/a><\/em><\/center><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"howlongwillthepianistplayfor\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How-long-will-the-pianist-play-for\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><a id=\"two.8\"><\/a>How long will the pianist play for?<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Sets are usually 45-60 minutes long with a 15-minute break between sets.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"doineedtoprovideparking\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do-I-need-to-provide-parking\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><a id=\"two.9\"><\/a>Do I need to provide parking?<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If the pianist is bringing an instrument, then they will require parking, ideally as close as possible to the entrance. If there is no parking immediately by the door, then they should be able to unload by the door and then move the car. The client should reimburse the pianist for any parking costs incurred.<\/p>\n<p id=\"anamethreerepertoirea\"><a name=\"three\"><\/a><strong><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\">Repertoire<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"whatarethemostpopularrepertoirerequests\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What-are-the-most-popular-piano-repertoire-requests\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><a id=\"three.1\"><\/a>What are the most popular piano repertoire requests?<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Our <a href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/occasions\/wedding\/pianists\">top wedding piano players<\/a> tell us the following pieces are guaranteed to be a hit:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Someday My Prince Will Come by Frank Churchill<\/li>\n<li>Love Theme from Romeo and Juliet by Henry Mancini<\/li>\n<li>Clair de Lune by Claude Debussy<\/li>\n<li>Over the Rainbow<\/li>\n<li>Beyond The Sea<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 id=\"canthepianistplaymyfavouritesong\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can-the-pianist-play-my-favourite-song\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><a id=\"three.2\"><\/a>Can the pianist play my favourite song?<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Absolutely! Pianists love adding new pieces to their repertoire, and if they can\u2019t find an arrangement, they will often tailor one themselves for your event. This may add an additional fee to your booking but is well worth the extra expense to hear your favourite song played in a new and exciting way.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"canthepianisttakerequests\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can-the-pianist-take-requests\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><a id=\"three.3\"><\/a>Can the pianist take requests?<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Many pianists have spent years memorising hundreds of songs, and\/or can pick up tunes very quickly by ear.<\/p>\n<p>A request you&#8217;d want to make sure you get right is your wedding recessional piano music, as this is the first piece of music you will hear as the newly announced married couple!<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_201\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-201\" style=\"width: 400px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/Andrey-Novikov\"><img data-attachment-id=\"201\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/how-to-hire-pianist-booking-guide\/andrey-novikov\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/andrey-novikov.jpg?fit=400%2C400&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"400,400\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Andrey Novikov, Pianist\" data-image-description=\"&lt;p&gt;Andrey Novikov, Pianist&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/andrey-novikov.jpg?fit=300%2C300&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/andrey-novikov.jpg?fit=400%2C400&amp;ssl=1\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-201 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/andrey-novikov.jpg?resize=400%2C400&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Andrey Novikov, Encore Pianist\" width=\"400\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/andrey-novikov.jpg?w=400&amp;ssl=1 400w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/andrey-novikov.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/andrey-novikov.jpg?resize=300%2C300&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/andrey-novikov.jpg?resize=100%2C100&amp;ssl=1 100w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/andrey-novikov.jpg?resize=200%2C200&amp;ssl=1 200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-201\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">&#8220;I was once booked to play a jazz set for a wedding reception and learned before the performance that the bride loved the band Depeche Mode. So I improvised on Enjoy the Silence as a surprise for them &#8211; which they loved!&#8221; -Encore pianist,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/Andrey-Novikov\">Andrey Novikov<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><center><br \/>\n<small><\/small><\/center>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"whatisthemostpopularpartyeventrepertoire\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What-is-the-most-popular-partyevent-repertoire\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><a id=\"three.4\"><\/a>What is the most popular party\/event repertoire?<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Depends on the style of your event! It can be classical, pop, or a combination. All of the pieces listed above will work well as background music for a party.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"imnotsurewhattypeofmusiciwantwherecanigoforideas\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where-can-I-go-for-ideas-if-Im-not-sure-what-music-I-want\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><a id=\"three.5\"><\/a>Where can I go for ideas if I&#8217;m not sure what music I want?<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The best ideas may come when browsing through our selection of pianists and listening to different pianists&#8217; audio\/video clips to get ideas of which styles you like most. To save you from typing, &#8220;pianist for hire near me&#8221; into your favourite search engine, you can even filter by location to find pianists that are local to you.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"canthepianistplaywithasinger\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can-the-pianist-play-with-a-singer\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><a id=\"three.6\"><\/a>Can the pianist play with a singer?<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Absolutely! A singer is a perfect addition to a piano, allowing you to have the full song experience. Don&#8217;t forget, some pianists can sing as well as play &#8211; we have a <a href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/hire\/singing-pianists\">wonderful list of wedding singer pianists<\/a> which would give you this option.<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"embed-youtube\" style=\"text-align:center; display: block;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"youtube-player\" width=\"770\" height=\"434\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/5vCRHuW-Whw?version=3&#038;rel=1&#038;showsearch=0&#038;showinfo=1&#038;iv_load_policy=1&#038;fs=1&#038;hl=en-GB&#038;autohide=2&#038;wmode=transparent\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" style=\"border:0;\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-presentation\"><\/iframe><\/span><\/p>\n<p><center><em>Encore pianist, <a href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/LORA-MUSIC\">LORA MUSIC<\/a><\/em><\/center><\/p>\n<p id=\"anamefourbookinga\"><a name=\"four\"><\/a><strong><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\">Booking<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"howfarinadvanceshouldibook\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How-far-in-advance-should-I-book\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><a id=\"four.1\"><\/a>How far in advance should I book?<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>We advise booking as soon as possible, especially if you have special musical requests, but we handle last-minute bookings all the time at Encore and can easily find a pianist at short notice.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"whatsthetypicalpriceforapianist\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How-much-is-it-to-hire-a-pianist\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><a id=\"four.2\"><\/a>How much is it to hire a pianist?<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Each pianist will set their own rates but expect a fee of \u00a3220 &#8211; \u00a3400 for two 60-minute sets plus travel and amplification expenses if applicable.<\/p>\n<p>How much a pianist costs for a wedding will usually depend on if the wedding pianist costs are a set fee &#8216;per event&#8217; or if they charge hourly.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"doihavetopaytravelfeesporterage\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do-I-have-to-pay-travel-feesporterage\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><a id=\"four.3\"><\/a>Do I have to pay travel fees\/porterage?<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>You may have to factor in travel costs if the pianist is not local. Most musicians have a set radius from their home (generally 15-20 miles) and charge extra for any travel outside that area. We have pianists all over the country, so we can usually find someone close to your location.<\/p>\n<p>The standard rate is 50p\/mile so if the pianist needs to travel 50 miles each way, that&#8217;s an additional \u00a350 for 100 miles of travel. 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