Pianists for hire in Dorset

Hire a pianist in Dorset for your event. Booking a pianist player is the perfect way to add a touch of class to any party, wedding or special occasion. Our piano players can perform anything from classical concert piece to pop covers and jazz cocktail party classics. If your venue has a piano, our versatile musicians will happily to perform on it, but they can also bring their own instrument if needed. Browse our selection of the 360 best pianists local to Dorset here.

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Hire Tom Gwyther Pianist with Encore
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£100 - £188
PianistFordingbridge

Cocktail pianist, ideal for weddings, parties bars and restaurants. Can also sing or perform as piano duo with female vocals.

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Hire Wendy Jane Pianist with Encore
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£250 - £437.50
PianistRingwood

Experienced Celtic harpist with over twenty years of teaching and performing. Able to play in any style to suit your event.

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Hire Matt Wallis Pianist with Encore
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£200 - £380
PianistBournemouth

Keyboard Guitar Vocalist Covers/Tribute/Background

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Hire Dan Baker Pianist with Encore
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£250 - £400
PianistDorset

I am able to provide you with a one-stop-shop for live music for your occasion. From solo to duos with my extensive list of seasoned pros!

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Hire Florence Astley Pianist with Encore
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From£190
PianistDorchester

Florence Astley performs regularly within Dorset, at weddings,at National trust properties and for special occasions in Dorset & Somerset

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Hire Jon Pickard Pianist with Encore
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PianistBruton

The #1 solo acoustic guitarist and pianist. Classical / Spanish / Modern Fingerstyle guitar. Jazz piano with modern tunes. 25+years exp.

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Hire Caroline Wallis-Newport Pianist with Encore
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£200 - £400
PianistYeovil

Sophisticated piano music for your wedding or special event.

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Hire Jonathan Delbridge Pianist with Encore
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£150 - £500
PianistSomerset

Jonathan is well known for his exciting and varied concert programmes on both the piano and organ performing at venues throughout the UK.

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Hire Julie Dunn Pianist with Encore
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£175 - £375
PianistYeovil

Julie is an experienced and dynamic performer who always works with top musicians and loves to engage with her audiences wherever she goes.

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Hire Shaun Clifford Pianist with Encore
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£300 - £400
PianistBournemouth

Beautiful ’live lounge’ style music…the perfect accompaniment for wedding ceremonies, during meal service or any intimate occasion.

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Hire Adam Lloyd Pianist with Encore
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From£180
PianistCorfe Mullen

Adam is a young, talented and experienced pianist, keyboardist and composer available to work anywhere in England

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Hire Luke Webster  Pianist with Encore
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£125 - £250
PianistYeovil

Singer songwriter, solo shows + full band, originals + covers, gigged in Vietnam last 5 years, recently moved back to check out the UK scene

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Hire Michael Raggatt Pianist with Encore
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£400 - £650
PianistLondon

Michael is Encore's highest rated pianist who is an exceptional performer and can curate a playlist perfect your event.

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Hire Piano Hedgehog Pianist with Encore
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£350 - £600
PianistPershore

Encore's most booked & highest rated pianist, 2023. Flawless, professional musicianship. Piano Hedgehog's reviews/videos tell the story!

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Hire Bryan Edery Pianist with Encore
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£375 - £525
PianistLondon

Beautiful, contemporary and "jazz standards" piano playing for Weddings, Parties and Events.

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Hire Ben Waddilove Pianist with Encore
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£160 - £400
PianistChipping Norton

Accomplished solo pianist, recently appeared at Ronnie Scotts. Crafts artistic innovation and improvisation to connect directly with guests.

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Hire Samuel Joyce Pianist with Encore
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PianistBristol

Jazz, Swing and Stride Pianist based in Bristol and the South West.

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Hire Dave Marr Pianist with Encore
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£287.50 - £375
PianistSaint Helens

Wedding Pianist in the North West. Very experienced pianist and professional musician. I genuinely love playing the piano. Who wouldn't? 😀

Latest reviews of our Pianists in Dorset

Tom Gwyther
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"Tom was fantastic and his piano playing was a wonderful addition to our wedding drinks reception. Would highly recommend!"

Victoria hired Tom Gwyther for a Wedding (available in Dorset)

Verified Review, 28 September 2024
Matt Black
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"After seeing Matt perform previously at festivals we just knew we wanted him to perform at our wedding. Best decision! Our guests raved about how great the music was and how hilarious Matt was. An absolute brilliant show and can't thank him enough! "

Kim hired Matt Black for a Wedding (available in Dorset)

Verified Review, 12 August 2023
Tom Gwyther
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"Wonderful music played. Very professional. Great communication thank you!"

Sandra hired Tom Gwyther for a Wedding (available in Dorset)

Verified Review, 12 August 2023

FAQs about hiring Pianists in Dorset

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How to hire a pianist?

Encore is the simplest way to book a pianist. On our website, you can browse through our collection of 360 professional pianists, read customer reviews, and watch videos of the pianists performing to get a sense of their style. You can submit a request on our website once you've narrowed down your options and receive quotes within a few hours. You can also speak with one of our specialists directly, answer a few questions, and receive personalised recommendations suited to your event.

Do pianists take requests?

Yes, many pianists are happy to take song requests. Encore's pianists often offer a wide repertoire of songs, from popular music to jazz standards, that they can play but they are also usually able to learn new songs relatively quickly. Whether or not a pianist is willing to take a request will depend on a number of factors, such as the complexity of the song and how much time they have to prepare. However, most pianists are happy to accommodate requests when they can, and they will often appreciate the opportunity to play a song that the client will enjoy. Please bear in mind if the song is not part of their repertoire, this may result in an extra fee to cover the time spent practising the song for the performance. enco

My venue doesn't have a piano - what should I do?

Most pianists will have a keyboard and speakers that they can bring to your event - some may even be able to provide a piano shell to mimic the look of a piano (however this will likely cost extra). Nowadays keyboards can sound just as good as the real thing, so don't let not having a piano stop you!

I want my pianist to sing as well. Is this possible?

Yes! Many pianists will sing and play piano - they can also do a mixture of accompanied and unaccompanied music to provide some variation to their performance! They'll most likely mention this information on their profile, as well as have links to videos showcasing their skills.

What kind of music can a pianist play?

Most professional pianists will be extremely competent in a wide range of styles/genres. It's basically up to you what you'd like them to play. Give them an idea of the types of music/songs you'd like to hear, and they'll put together a set of music you'll be sure to love!

Hiring a Pianist in Dorset

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Popular genres:
Pop, Rock, Jazz
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2 hours
Busiest times:
June, August, December

How much does it cost to hire a Pianist in Dorset?

The typical price for a Pianist is:
£Budget£270
££Pro£370
£££High-end£470+

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